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  1. Alopecia

    Also known as: hair loss
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    Loss of hair from the scalp or any part of the body. The condition, usually, occurs when the immune system destroys the hair follicles that results in hair loss.
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
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    Family history may increase likelihood for some types
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    What does alopecia mean?
    StatPearls [Internet]. Last Update: April 16, 2023. Alopecia is the absence or loss of hair in an area where it is expected to be present. Alopecia can be localized or diffuse, temporary or permanent, and affect both sexes and all age groups.

    Alopecia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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    What is alopecia areata?
    Alopecia areata is a common hair loss condition that develops when your immune system attacks your hair follicles. It affects nearly 7 million people in the United States, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). Alopecia areata may begin in childhood or adulthood and can affect people of any ethnicity, sex, or age.

    Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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    How is alopecia areata treated?
    As alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, several treatments involve the use of immunosuppressant drugs. Other forms of treatment involve stimulating hair growth. This works best for those with less severe hair loss. “Most of the treatments involve keeping the immune system from attacking the hair follicles,” Geddes-Bruce says.

    5 Best Alopecia Treatments - Healthline

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    What is Diffuse alopecia areata?
    Diffuse alopecia areata results in sudden and unexpected thinning of hair all over your scalp, not just in one area or patch. It may look like female or male pattern hair loss. It’s also called alopecia areata incognita Ophiasis alopecia causes a band of hair loss along the sides and lower back of your scalp.

    Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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  3. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss

    Hair loss - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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  4. MIT News
    https://news.mit.edu/2024/new-treatment-could-reverse-hair-loss-cau…

    New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by an autoimmune …

  5. Läkemedelsboken
    https://lakemedelsboken.se/.../hudsjukdomar/haravfall/alopecia-areata

    Alopecia areata | Hudsjukdomar | Läkemedelsboken

  6. Alopecia: Types, Causes, and Effects
    Alopecia is a term for hair loss that can affect any part of the body, but usually the scalp.
    Bald patch of right scalp, possibly due to exacerbation of alopecia... | Download Scientific Diagram
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    Baldness (Alopecia) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
    Alopecia Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthline
    Alopecia - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com
    Alopecia Areata - Hair loss Causes & Living With It | NIAMS
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  7. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-areata

    Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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  8. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68367795

    First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS - BBC News

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  10. National Center for Biotechnology Information
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538178

    Alopecia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...

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    Ahmad M. Al Aboud, Patrick M. Zito
    Published:2023/04/16
  11. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-treatment

    5 Best Alopecia Treatments - Healthline

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    Alopecia Areata Treatments
  12. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/hair-loss-5222579

    Hair Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health

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    Hair Loss and Baldness