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Alopecia (baldness)

alopecia areata alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis

Alopecia is defined as a hair loss disease that effects men women and children. The onset of hair loss is often sudden random and frequently recurrent. While alopecia itself is not damaging to the person's health coping with hair loss can prove challenging.

Alopecia areata is a highly unpredictable autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body.

Alopecia Totalis commences as an Alopecia Areata patch which is rapidly joined by others which coalesce creating baldness of the entire scalp. The disease may resolve spontaneously or following treatment or may show resistance to cure. Recurrences are possible. Fingernails may demonstrate pitting and/or ridges.

The most advanced form in a series of conditions all related to the same disease Alopecia Universalis is characterized by total a loss of body hair.

Alopecia UK discussion forum provides a place for people to share experiences of alopecia

The mission of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) is to support research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata to support those with the disease and to educate the public about alopecia areata.

Alopecia (baldness)

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Alopecia (baldness)