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Any ideas as to what would cause sudden loss of all hair (entire body) in an otherwise healthy 22 yo male?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Alopecia universalis: Is a genetically-predisposed autoimmune disorder in which hair loss is triggered by viral illness, trauma, or ? Stress. Hair re-growth is possible; albeit sporadic & unpredictable. Other autoimmune disorders may exist in the patient or family. Mutations in a gene on the short arm of chr. 8 cause congenital A.U. The national arthritis & musculoskeletal disorders website has more information.

Answered 10/9/2017

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