World renowned documentary producer Louis Theroux has candidly opened up to his fans about his ongoing struggle with alopecia, as he issued an update on the condition online. The 53 year old journalist took to Instagram on Tuesday (August 22) where he went on to reveal a new set of bald patches had begun to appear on the top of his head. Alongside a selfie, Louis wrote: “Alopecia update (try to remain calm!): new bald patches are appearing in my “top hair” (the hair on top of my head).” However, rather than be dismayed by the development, the star did cheekily admit there was a silver lining, as he told his followers: “ BUT I can now grow a weird straggly and rather sparse white beard.