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I have alopecia areata, an auto immune disease, does this mean its harder for me to get well from sickness?

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Dr. Barry Resnik answered

AA and sickness: No. Even though it technically is an autoimmune disease, it usually does not open you up to other health issues.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 7/17/2013

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A member asked:

I have alopecia areata, an auto immune disease, does this mean its harder for me to get well from sickness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barry Resnik answered

Dr Dohan agreed

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