Alopecia Areata

Description

A common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. It can affect anyone regardless of age and gender, though most cases occur before the age of 30. In this condition, the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair to fall out in small, round patches.

Common Symptoms

• Patchy hair loss, often in small, coin-sized circles on the scalp or other parts of the body
• Hair loss can be sudden, developing in just a few days
• In rare cases, can progress to complete loss of scalp hair (alopecia totalis) or all body hair (alopecia universalis)

Common Causes

• An autoimmune condition where white blood cells attack the cells in hair follicles, causing them to shrink and dramatically slow down hair production.

Treatment Information