Alopecia areata ophiasis (hair loss in the occipital scalp region) is described to be particularly resistant to therapy, although it seldom spreads to other areas. Alopecia areata is easily ...

Alopecia areata, ringworm, and chemotherapy are among the most common causes of a bald spot or patch in the beard. Treatment can vary depending on the underlying cause of a bald patch in the beard.

Alopecia areata is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing non-scarring hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles. Breakdown of immune privilege in hair follicles leads to ...

Rather than large bald spots associated with alopecia areata, you’re more likely to see progressively thinner hair as a result of TE. Invasive surgery can put your body and your mind under a lot ...

If your hair loss is not associated with malnutrition or age, it may be related to two other autoimmune diseases associated with hair loss—alopecia areata and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Alopecia usually ...

Background: Concerns about alopecia areata (AA) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients have emerged among dermatologists. However, most of the extant kinds of literature have limited ...

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