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Is there another cause for alopecia than genetic? i've had it for 8 years and am only 20, no one in family has it. get shots in scalp every month
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The type: The type you have is probably autoimmune and this can be genetic. This is alopecia areata. Please go to national alopecia areata foundation website for more information.
Answered 3/21/2014
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