Alopecia areata ( AA ) is a medical condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body, usually from the scalp . Because it causes bald spots on the scalp, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness . In 1–2% of cases, the condition can spread to the entire scalp ( Alopecia totalis ) or to the entire epidermis ( Alopecia universalis ). Conditions resembling AA, and having a similar cause, occur also in other species.
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I have a bald spot in the center of my head and in that center is a small button that itches. The hair grows in the area around the button but seems to break off easily. Is there anything that will remove that button and cause my hair to regrow?
for how long alopecia areata lasts?
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i was 21 when i first found 2 bald patches on my scalp
i concerned a doctor and he gave me a cream called "HH sone" to apply locally at night. after around 1 month of usage my hairs start...
i have alopecia areata. my hairs fall out very quickly from roots. can i do something to strengthen my hairs
Scalp Skin Biopsy Report : Section shows skin. The epidermis is unremarkable. The dermis show a loss of hair follicles with occassional fibrous cords instead. There is increase in elastic fibres along with fibrosis...
I am a 24 year male. My hair is thinning gradually and i have lost hair on both sides and i have a bald spot in the middle. I started losing hair since i was like 19 or 20 and i have lost hair gradually ever since. My...
Im 19 years old male, i noticed about 2 weeks ago, im missing hair on my right arm, it almost looks like its been shaved? it also looks a bit thinner. Around a week later i noticed it on my other arm near my elbow,...
my daughter is 12 year old, she is suffering from ALOPECIA AREATA since 8 months. I have consulted a doctor for its the treatment , and he has prescribed me Ranbaxy HISTAC 150 and STAMIN FORTE. Are these medicines...
hi i am suffering from androgenetic alopecia .Doc has prescribed me to take finax (finasteride tab) 1mg twice daily , CURLZ vit once after dinner n TUGAIN foam to apply on scalp twice daily.IS there any side effects...
Taking dutamax and minoxidil for androgenic alopecia. Any alternate medicine or treatment available?
I am 30yrs old and suffering from Androgenic Alopecia, i am on Dutamax .25mg and Minoxidil 10%, however i need to know is there any other medication or treatment available or not?
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hello doctors, i m 20 male. my mother pulled my hair , its painful like 6 out of 10 (10 is most painful) when she pulled my hair, there were no hair pulled out, but its painful, can this be lead to a bald spot? thanks
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Bald spot scar on the back of the head , was born with it....had it all my life Hello, I was born with a scar on the back of my head...I was told when I was a baby it looked as if my head was split....It s 3Dish, meaning, you can feel it and it pops up... It is also a bald spot as well, hair grows around it, but not on it....Is there a name for...
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I had a big pimple on my head about a month ago. It caused lots of pain even to brush my hair . A few days ago a friend of mine noticed that I had a little bald spot on my head and it happens to be right where I had that pimple. I want to know what is going on and will my hair grow back again? I feel stressed and scared about loosing more hair....
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hi doctor i have a tiny small completely bald spot on hair noticed it about two months ago. It does have a tiny mark in it bit like a birth mark. Its not itchy. Looks more like a scar . What could it be? none of the hair around it are weak when i gently pull them
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I have alopecia universals for 12 years, now I,am 28 year old. But in those years i have baby growing hair . what vitamins that may help me to continue to grow my baby hair?
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hello doctors, 4 hours ago, when i m playing basketball, my opponent accidentally elbowed me on scalp (head) now it is red... it has lump/bump on my scalp, and it is red. it is painful when touched. i have put ice on it a while ago.. there is no headache or nausea .. my question is, is this can lead to bald spot? thanks
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Hi..!! I m 24 and am working. I m suffering from Alopecia Barbae for almost a year now and for the past 9 months have been treated by the Skin Institute in GK-1. The patch on my beard seems to be growing day by day..!! What do I do .. ??
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i was hit on scalp , this can lead to bald spot?? hello doctors, i was hit a sharp object in the scalp, but there is no blood , can it be cause of bald spot? or scar? thanks.. plss answer me thanks
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hello doctors, i was hit a sharp object in the scalp , but there is no blood , can it be cause of bald spot? or scar? thanks
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hi doctor? i am 27years old and i have developped alopecia . what can i do.
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