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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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