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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own hair roots. This causes areas of hair loss which are usually patchy and round in shape.
Hair loss
Scalp itch or discomfort, followed by hair falling out
Change in nail shape
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose alopecia areata
Have you felt that you are losing more hair recently?
Did you have an itchy scalp before the hair started to fall?
Has your nail shape changed?
In some cases, hair may regrow without treatment. Otherwise, steroid creams or injection to the bald area may be useful. There are medications to help with severe cases.
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References
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12016-021-08883-0
Sterkens A, Lambert J, Bervoets A. Alopecia areata: a review on diagnosis, immunological etiopathogenesis and treatment options. Clin Exp Med. 2021 May;21(2):215-230. doi: 10.1007/s10238-020-00673-w. Epub 2021 Jan 1. PMID: 33386567.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10238-020-00673-w
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