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Patchy hair loss (alopecia areata)
A disease that causes hair to fall out in small patches. It develops when the immune system attacks the hair follicles.
Is a type of:Hair diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | |||||
Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Head
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