Alopecia areata is a condition that causes round patches of hair loss, and can lead to total hair loss.
Alopecia totalis; Alopecia universalis
The cause of alopecia areata is unknown. About a fifth of people with this condition have a family history of
Alopecia areata is thought to be an
Alopecia areata is seen in men,...
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Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.Alternative NamesLoss of hair; Alopecia; Baldness; Telogen effluviumConsiderationsHair loss... Read more »