Alopecia areata (Alopecia totalis, Alopecia universalis)

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Alopecia areata

Alternate Names : Alopecia totalis, Alopecia universalis

Definition

Alopecia areata is a condition that causes round patches of hair loss.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

The cause of alopecia areata is unknown. About a fifth of people with this condition have a family history of alopecia. Alopecia areata may sometimes occur with autoimmune diseases.

Forms of alopecia include:

Alopecia totalis -- complete loss of scalp hair
Alopecia universalis -- total loss of all body hair

Pictures & Images

Alopecia areata with pustules

Alopecia totalis - back view of the head

Alopecia totalis - front view of the head

Alopecia, under treatment

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Alopecia areata with pustules
Alopecia totalis - back view of the head
Alopecia totalis - front view of the head
Alopecia, under treatment

Review Date : 10/3/2008
Reviewed By : Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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