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Health Encyclopedia: Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is hair loss of unknown cause, characterized by round patches of complete baldness.
Alternative Names
Alopecia totalis; Alopecia universalis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The specific cause of alopecia areata is unknown. A family history of
Alopecia may also occur as alopecia totalis with complete l...
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Alopecia areata
Alopecia totalis; Alopecia universalis Prevention Read more »Alopecia areata
... Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Full recovery of hair is common. However, alopecia areata occurring at a young age, prolonged alopecia, or the presence of eczema (atopic... Read more »Alopecia areata
... Alopecia totalis; Alopecia universalis Symptoms The primary symptom of alopecia areata is roundish patches of hair loss on the head, with smooth, hairless scalp in the... Read more »Female pattern baldness
...things as styling treatments and twisting or pulling of hair) Patchy areas of total hair loss (alopecia areata -- an immune disorder causing temporary hair loss) Medications Certain... Read more »Stress: Complications
...acne, rosacea, and eczema. Unexplained itching may also be caused by stress.Unexplained Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata). Alopecia areata is hair loss that occurs in localized (individual) patches. The... Read more »
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