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    GlossaryAlopecia Areata (AAI)

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss on scalp and body

    Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to patchy hair loss on the scalp and other areas of the body. This condition can affect individuals of all ages and often results in round, smooth bald patches, though the extent and pattern of hair loss can vary widely.

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      Alopecia Areata Incognita

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      14 citations , November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
      Circumscribed Alopecia Areata Incognita

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      8 citations , June 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      A rare form of alopecia causes hair thinning without bald spots and may be more common than thought, responding well to steroid treatment.
      Alopecia Areata Incognita

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      September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      Alopecia areata incognita causes sudden hair thinning, responds well to steroids, and is more common in those with genetic hair loss conditions.

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