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Alopecia Areata
Alternate Names : Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Universalis
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But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them. | • | No Place Safe From Allergies - Sep 05, 2008, 16:00
Most can be controlled, but you need to know what triggers them, experts say. | • | Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85 - Sep 05, 2008, 14:00
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45. | • | Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest - Sep 05, 2008, 16:00
Researchers explain how theoretical 'anti-cloak' could bring objects out of hiding. | • | Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More - Sep 05, 2008, 16:00
Uninsured patients tend to stay on these more expensive brand name drugs, study found. |
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Alopecia Totalis - Front View of the Head
Today's Top News Stories | • | FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues - Sep 05, 2008, 14:00
But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them. | • | No Place Safe From Allergies - Sep 05, 2008, 16:00
Most can be controlled, but you need to know what triggers them, experts say. | • | Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85 - Sep 05, 2008, 14:00
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45. | • | Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest - Sep 05, 2008, 16:00
Researchers explain how theoretical 'anti-cloak' could bring objects out of hiding. | • | Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More - Sep 05, 2008, 16:00
Uninsured patients tend to stay on these more expensive brand name drugs, study found. |
Hair loss is referred to as alopecia. Patchy hair loss on the scalp is called alopecia areata. Complete scalp hair loss is alopecia totalis. Hair loss from the entire body, including the eyebrows, eyelashes, and body hair, is alopecia universalis.
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- Alopecia Areata with Pustules
- Alopecia Totalis - Back View of the Head
- Alopecia Totalis - Front View of the Head
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• Definition
• Alopecia Areata Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Alopecia Areata Symptoms & Signs
• Alopecia Areata Diagnosis & Tests
• Alopecia Areata Treatment
• Alopecia Areata Prognosis
• Alopecia Areata Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
Other Topics
• Hair Loss
• Patches
• Subcutaneous
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