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.
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