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My beard is missing a patchs, it is almost hairless upward and one side is more hairy. never exposed to trauma or injuries. is there any solution ?

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Maybe alopecia areat: You could possibly have alopecia areata. This is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system reacts to and rejects hair follicles, causing them to fall out. There are treatments available, so you should see your doctor to establish a diagnosis, and be treated if possible.

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Answered 7/29/2013

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