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April 17, 2009

What exactly is alopecia areata?

Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition in which hair is lost from 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).

Dave
HRIS
Jacksonville, FL
www.hair4me.com