Question 1

does alopecia areata have anything to do with itch all over the body?

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Itching: Not usually. Perhaps you also have eczema or xerosis (dry skin).

Question 2

how to cure alopecia areata?

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Not often: It is a frequent alopecia, treatable but often recurs in other spots.

Question 3

can alopecia areata be cured?

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Usually treated: Most with aopecoa aerate will respond to treatment. Depending on severity limited alopecia aerate will relsove but may occur later. Extensive alopecia aerate is more difficult to treat, oral simvistatin works well for many who used it.

Question 4

what sort of problem is alopecia areata?

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Patchy hair loss: Alopecia areata is patchy hair loss.

Question 5

how to treat alopecia areata?

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Alopecia areata: Tough call! It is difficult for many doctors to do but you should seek one out from your Primary doctor.
There are treatments but not too many are excellent. Keep looking up possible doctors for you.

Question 6

does severe stress cause alopecia areata?

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Not specifically: While stress may result in greater appearance of gray hair which are more fragile and probe to breakage, it is not a common cause of localized hair loss.

Question 7

can psoriasis and alopecia areata occur together?

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Of course: While this is not common, they are both autoimmune disorders. Anyone with one of these has a greater than average risk of having the other.

Question 8

how do i know if i have alopecia areata or telogen?

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See a dermatologist: Usually an office visit can define a. Areata  vs telogen. Usually areata presents with 1 or more bald areas with specific type loose hair at the edge. Often there are nail changes. There may be relatives with areata, maybe prior attacks. Telogen will be diffuse, often with a history of weight loss or serious illness or surgery a few months before.

Question 9

does alopecia areata have anything to do with genes?

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Yes: Researchers at columbia university medical center have identified 8 genes associated with alopecia areata.

Question 10

is it possible that alopecia areata ophiasis be reversed?

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Poor prognosis: The snake-like band-like AAO mostly in temporal or occipital regions, and more difficult to treat. Prognosis is poor and may spread. Reversal is difficult if any in most patients.

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