Friday 20 May 2022 03:43 AM Neighbours star Alan Fletcher addresses health concerns after he appeared on ... trends now Alan Fletcher has addressed fans' concerns about his health after he recently debuted a bald head. The 65-year-old veteran Neighbours actor reassured fans he's okay in a video posted to the show's Twitter account. He explained that he'd been diagnosed with alopecia areata - an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Losing it: Alan Fletcher has addressed fans' concerns about his health after he recently debuted a bald head Alan revealed his newly bald look in recent Neighbours episodes, prompting fans to voice their concerns. 'A lot of fans have expressed a little concern about my health on the internet, and there have been some media inquiries as well, so I just want to put something to rest,' he said in the video. 'I am absolutely fine. I'm fit and well working on Neighbours and having a great time. But, I can report to you, I do have a disorder called alopecia areata.' Changed man: He explained that he'd been diagnosed with alopecia areata - an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss Alan explained that the disorder 'causes patchy hair loss', and he eventually just decided to shave it all off. 'I started to lose hair into my beard and then on my scalp in patches. So eventually I shaved my beard off, and then my hair became so patchy on my head, I had to get rid of most of that as well,' he explained. He said that while the episodes with him bald had already begun screening in the UK, they'd be shown here from June 2. Doing okay: The 65-year-old veteran Neighbours actor reassured fans he's okay in a video posted to the show's Twitter account After wearing a baseball cap for most of the video, a jovial Alan dramatically ripped his hat off and unveiled his new look. 'I know a lot of you are going to be pretty shocked, but I have no problem with it. In fact, it's kind of fun,' he continued. Despite this, he acknowledged that alopecia areata 'can be quite serious for people, particularly from an emotional point of view'. Close shave: Alan explained that the disorder 'causes patchy hair loss', and he eventually just decided to shave it all off. Pictured back left with his Neighbours co-stars 'Sudden hair loss is really troubling for a lot of people, and particularly for young people, who can be terribly bullied,' he continued. Alan ended the video by reassuring fans that he's 'absolutely fit and well', while also thanking them for their concern. Neighbours announced that production would be ceasing on the long-running soap in a tweet back in March. 'I started to lose hair into my beard and then on my scalp in patches. So eventually I shaved my beard off, and then my hair became so patchy on my head, I had to get rid of most of that as well,' he explained. Pictured with co-star Jackie Woodburne 'We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June,' they wrote. 'Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show. 'To our amazing, loyal fans, we know this is a huge disappointment, as it is to all of us on the team. We thank you for all your messages and support and promise to end the show on an incredible high. From here on, we are celebrating Neighbours.' 'I know a lot of you are going to be pretty shocked, but I have no problem with it. In fact, it's kind of fun,' he continued All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility