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alopecia areata - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Alopecia areata: A patchy baldness which typically begins with patchy hair loss on the scalp and sometimes progresses to complete baldness and even loss of body hair. The hair loss tends to be rather rapid and asymmetrical and is different than male pattern baldness. ...
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About alopecia areata (Source: eMedicineHealth)
What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles , which is where hair growth begins. The damage to the follicle is usually not permanent. Experts do not know why the immune system attacks the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20, but children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and men are affected equally. What happens in alopecia areata? Alopecia areata usually begins w ...
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  • Alopecia Areata - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is alopecia areata ? Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair...What is alopecia areata ? Alopecia areata is a type of hair...other people...

  • Alopecia Areata : Psoralen With Ultraviolet A Light (PUVA) Therapy - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    ...the skin is exposed to UVA. Treatments are done regularly for 4 to 6 months. PUVA is used when alopecia areata affects most of the...regularly for 4 to 6 months. PUVA is used when alopecia areata ...

  • Alopecia Areata ( WebMD )
    Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, which is where hair...will have more episodes of hair loss . Read more about alopecia ...

  • Alopecia Areata ( WebMD )
    Alopecia areata , nails. Pitting in organized transverse rows giving the nail a "hammered brass"...Copyright 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved. Article: Alopecia Areata - Topic...

  • Hair Loss - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Is hair loss normal? Get the facts...Is hair loss normal? Everyone loses some hair every...of losing my hair? What is alopecia areata ? Who is affected by hair loss ? Being...When should I call my doctor?



  • Contact Immunotherapy for Hair Loss - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Alopecia areata is hair loss caused when the immune system attacks hair follicles,where hair growth begins. Contact immunotherapy... Alopecia areata is hair loss caused when the immune system attacks...


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