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Age of 6 or 7 i developed alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia. how come i developed androgenic alopecia at young age? i thought men get that

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Autoimmune disease: Alopecia in young persons is almost always autoimmune. These conditions are more common in females.

Answered 12/23/2015

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