Melanie Sykes has shared a poignant update on her ongoing battle with alopecia, revealing she is 'learning to live' with the condition. The 55-year-old presenter, who first opened up about her hair loss in April 2025, took to Instagram to reflect on her journey.
In a candid social media post, Sykes wrote: 'My crown is pretty much what's left of my hair now and how healthy it is. I do get cold however hence my beanie and various headwear but I'm learning to live with loss and counting my blessings instead.' She acknowledged that practising gratitude is not always easy but described it as 'the key to happiness'.
The former 'Today with Des and Mel' star had previously revealed in December that she was 'two-thirds bald' and in 'so much pain' due to an autoimmune condition. In a video shared with fans, she detailed her struggles with inflammation and hair loss, while also discussing her spiritual journey through meditation.
Sykes, who rose to fame in the 1990s on 'The Big Breakfast', has been open about her health challenges, including completing a meditation teacher training course despite feeling unwell. She encouraged her followers to meditate, calling it 'the key to joy'.
Autoimmune conditions, which affect one in 10 people, encompass over 80 diseases including type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, though their exact causes remain largely unknown.
