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Alopecia areata: an introduction
Definition Alopecia areata is hair loss of unknown cause, characterized by round patches of complete baldness. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The specific cause of alopecia areata is unknown. A family...read more
Alopecia Areata: Everything you need to know
What is it ? Alopecia Areata is a condition that can cause a sudden patchy loss of hair. It is a fairly common condition. As many as 1 in 1,000 people may suffer from it at one time or othe...read more
Alopecia areata: not fully understood!
Alopecia areata (AA) is the patchy loss of hair on the scalp or body. It can occur at any age and affects 1% of the population, most commonly children. The reasons for its development are not fully understood...read more
Female pattern alopecia, the most common type of hair loss
The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia. Alopecia means baldness, but just as in men, it does not have to be complete h...read more
