Alopecia Areata
(Diseases)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Alopecia Areata.
What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia Areata is a non-contagious autoimmune disease that causes hair loss in one or several areas of the scalp. It does not leave scars or marks It may develop during childhood or later in life.
There are several types of Alopecia Areata, including:
- • Alopecia Areata (patchy): Hair falls out in small round or oval patches on the scalp.
- • Alopecia Totalis: Complete loss of all hair on the scalp.
- • Alopecia Universalis: Complete loss of hair across the entire body.
- What are the symptoms of Alopecia Areata?
