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    GlossaryAlopecia Universalis

    complete loss of all body and scalp hair

    Alopecia Universalis (AU) is a severe form of alopecia areata characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp and body, including eyebrows and eyelashes. It is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to total hair loss.

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