Alopecia Areata
Cross-source consensus on Alopecia Areata from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- Alopecia areata is not a single condition but a family of related subtypes driven by T-cell dysfunction attacking the body's own hair follicle molecules. — The 11 Types of Alopecia (AND HOW TO FIX IT)
- T-cell dysfunction causes the immune system to attack the body's own hair follicle molecules. — The 11 Types of Alopecia (AND HOW TO FIX IT)
- Alopecia areata universalis is the most extreme variant, causing total hair loss across the entire body including pubic and axillary hair. — The 11 Types of Alopecia (AND HOW TO FIX IT)
- Alopecia areata ophiasis, which causes band-like hair loss along the sides and lower skull, is notably resistant to conventional medications. — The 11 Types of Alopecia (AND HOW TO FIX IT)
- Alopecia barbae is an autoimmune condition specifically targeting the mustache and beard area, which can occur alongside other areata variants. — The 11 Types of Alopecia (AND HOW TO FIX IT)