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Is there a difference between alopecia areata barbae vs. beards that were just always patchy to begin with?
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YES: So called "patchy" beards have hair growth everywhere but LESS growth in "patches"...ALOPECIA = NO HAIR AT ALL ..that is BALD SPOTS! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 5/3/2017
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