
What is alopecia areata?
"Alopecia" means hair loss. "Areata" means occurring in patches.
Alopecia areata is the sudden loss of patches of hair without any of the obvious causes.
What causes alopecia areata?
Doctors think alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder. In an autoimmune disorder your immune system mistakenly attacks part of your body. In alopecia areata, your immune system attacks your hair follicles so hair doesn't grow.
What are the symptoms of alopecia areata?
How do doctors treat alopecia areata?
Drugs Mentioned In This Article
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minoxidil |
ROGAINE |