Alopecia Areata Totalis

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Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreDec 16, 2021

The topic Alopecia Areata Totalis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Alopecia Areata.

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Alopecia Areata (AA) is loss of hair in patches, often in round or oval patterns, from any hair-bearing area of the body. Several different conditions may cause the occurrence of hair loss
There are two other subtypes of Alopecia Areata based on their distribution and extent:
- Alopecia Areata Totalis: It is a severe form of Alopecia Areata, which affects the entire scalp. All scalp hair is lost in this type of AA
- Alopecia Areata Universalis: It is the most severe and rarest form of Alopecia Areata, where all hair from all hair-bearing regions of the body, including the scalp, is lost. This may occur independently or following a localized loss of hair
Alopecia Areata is a medically benign disease, but it may pose great emotional and psychological stress to the affected individual and their family members
Currently, there are no methods to prevent Alopecia Areata. The condition is treated using medications. Nevertheless, in most individuals, the prognosis is good. They grow back the lost hair within a year or so

Please find comprehensive information on Alopecia Areata regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Lester Fahrner, MD

Chief Medical Officer, DoveMed Team

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