• Jada Pinkett Smith's condition is called alopecia areata, a disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks hair follicles, often on the scalp or face, but sometimes on other parts of the body. (apnews.com)
  • Alopecia Areata is thought to be an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out, usually in usually in round or oval patches on the scalp or other places on the body that grow hair, such as the beard, eyebrows or eyelashes. (alopecia.org.uk)
  • It is a common condition in which there is a partial to complete hair loss on the scalp. (excellenceesthetics.com)
  • So says Thea Chassin, founder of Bald Girls Do Lunch, a non-profit organization created for women suffering from Alopecia areata, an autoimmune skin disease which stops the normal growth of hair on the scalp, brows, lashes and body. (hairloss.com)
  • When we think of skin conditions, we tend to think about things like sun damage, dermatitis or birth marks, but many of us don't always consider the many different issues that affect the scalp and hair. (mayoralderm.com)
  • They may know their scalp, roots, and follicles have long-term alopecia risks, but they don't take it seriously. (hairboutique.com)
  • This alopecia is worsened by repeatedly securing a tight base at the same exact spot on the scalp. (hairboutique.com)
  • Hair loss caused by a thyroid condition usually appears as a uniform thinning across your scalp. (healthline.com)
  • Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the hair follicles resulting in nonscarring hair loss, affecting scalp and body hair. (bmj.com)
  • In other cases there can be extensive patchy hair loss and in rare cases there is total body hair loss (alopecia areata universalis), or total scalp hair loss (alopecia totalis). (bmj.com)
  • Alopecia areata is an autoimmune dermatologic condition that results in patchy non-scarring hair loss, usually affecting the scalp. (nasdaq.com)
  • Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. (chaosafrica.com)
  • Alopecia areata begins with one or more small bald patches, typically on a person's scalp. (chaosafrica.com)
  • Androgenetic alopecia happens when scalp follicles are hypersensitive to dihydrotestosterone, which is critical for most hair growth but detrimental to head hair growth. (chaosafrica.com)
  • is a bit of a head-scratcher for you, keep reading for more info on various scalp conditions and how you can treat them. (cleure.com)
  • To breakdown the specifications of this condition even further, when babies get seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp it is referred to as cradle cap. (cleure.com)
  • Luo and Liu reported a 2‐year‐old boy with a 3‐month history of "moth‐eaten" scalp alopecia. (aad.org)
  • While alopecia most often appears as a limited number of patches on the scalp, the condition has the potential to develop over a considerably broader region of the head. (ciboclinic.com)
  • Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss caused by an autoimmune condition that manifests as small, circular patches of baldness on the scalp or elsewhere on the body. (ciboclinic.com)
  • Scarring alopecia can be brought on by a number of different things, such as autoimmune illnesses, infections, or even trauma to the scalp. (ciboclinic.com)
  • Alopecia areata is an unpredictable condition that can lead to patchy baldness or complete hair loss, says dermatologist Carolyn Goh, MD , founder of the UCLA Hair and Scalp Disorder Clinic . (uclahealth.org)
  • Alopecia totalis refers to the loss of all hair on the scalp. (uclahealth.org)
  • Telogen effluvium (TE) is a scalp condition most commonly triggered by a sudden change in the number of growing hairs. (greatist.com)
  • Alopecia areata hair loss is generally patchy and can happen anywhere on your scalp. (greatist.com)
  • Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Androgenetic alopecia in women rarely leads to total baldness. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Additionally, prostate cancer , disorders of insulin resistance (such as diabetes and obesity), and high blood pressure ( hypertension ) have been related to androgenetic alopecia. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Androgenetic alopecia affects an estimated 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A variety of genetic and environmental factors likely play a role in causing androgenetic alopecia. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Researchers suspect that variants (also called mutations) in several genes play a role in androgenetic alopecia. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It remains unclear, however, how these genetic changes increase the risk of hair loss in men and women with androgenetic alopecia. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Researchers continue to investigate the connection between androgenetic alopecia and other medical conditions, such as coronary heart disease and prostate cancer in men and polycystic ovary syndrome in women. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The inheritance pattern of androgenetic alopecia is unclear, because many genetic and environmental factors are likely to be involved. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Androgenetic alopecia is a genetic form of hair loss referred to as male-pattern baldness or female-pattern baldness . (healthline.com)
  • The most common is androgenetic alopecia, which is related to aging. (merckmanuals.com)
  • While androgenetic alopecia affects more people with age, it can begin at any time, including during adolescence and puberty. (merckmanuals.com)
  • But alopecia areata is different from male or female pattern hair loss, which is called androgenetic alopecia, the most common form of hair loss, said Dr. Brett King, an associate professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine. (chaosafrica.com)
  • Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a non-scarring and progressive form of hair loss occurring in both men and women. (frontiersin.org)
  • Alopecia is a generic term for a comprehensive form of hair loss in both men and women, including androgenetic alopecia (AGA), alopecia areata (AA), and cicatricial alopecia ( Tosti and Duque-Estrada, 2009 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • This is a case series of adult, male and female subjects with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • Subjects diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia (AGA - male pattern baldness) and who were not currently using minoxidil or finasteride, were offered the opportunity to receive a topical hemp-oil extract that is high in varins (tetrahydrocannabivarin, (THCV) cannabidivarin (CBDV)) as well as cannabidiol (CBD). (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • Current opinion views androgens as the pathogenic driver in the miniaturization of hair follicles of androgenetic alopecia by interfering with the dermal papilla. (nature.com)
  • Comparative full transcriptome profile analysis of the hair bulb region of normal and miniaturized hair follicles from vertex and occipital region in males with and without androgenetic alopecia revealed that next to the androgen receptor as well the retinoid receptor and particularly the PPAR pathway is involved in progressive hair miniaturization. (nature.com)
  • Male patterned hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss, prominent in males and characterized by progressive miniaturization of hair follicles 1 . (nature.com)
  • As Tognetti et al state: "SA may clinically mimic a wide range of hair disorders, including alopecia areata (AA), trichotillomania, lichen planus pilaris, tinea capitis, telogen effluvium, and androgenetic alopecia. (aad.org)
  • Androgenetic alopecia is a kind of hair loss that affects both men and women. (ciboclinic.com)
  • Androgenetic alopecia typically begins with a receding hairline and crown thinning in men, but it frequently causes general hair thinning in women. (ciboclinic.com)
  • Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male or female pattern baldness, is a prevalent form of hair loss that is frequently inherited. (ciboclinic.com)
  • For example, androgenetic alopecia eventually results in loss of ostia and thus may appear like a scarring alopecia. (medscape.com)
  • Additionally, fibrosing alopecia in pattern distribution has some histologic/clinical overlap with androgenetic alopecia . (medscape.com)
  • Fibrosing alopecia in pattern distribution may also be an overlap of lichen planopilaris with androgenetic alopecia. (medscape.com)
  • Adults newly diagnosed with alopecia areata (5435 in UK primary care) have a higher background prevalence of depression and anxiety than population controls, and are also at 30-38% higher risk of being subsequently diagnosed with new-onset depression and anxiety. (ox.ac.uk)
  • A specific form of hair loss known as central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, which is the most common cause of scarring alopecia in black women, was believed to be a result of hair care practices, but we now know there is a significant genetic component at play. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Scarring alopecia, often referred to as cicatricial alopecia, is an extremely uncommon form of alopecia that occurs as a consequence of inflammation or injury to the hair follicles. (ciboclinic.com)
  • The initial determination of alopecia type usually begins with the establishment of alopecia as either a scarring (cicatricial) alopecia or nonscarring alopecia. (medscape.com)
  • I applaud Costa et al for having diagnosed syphilis in the two cases they presented - I probably would have misdiagnosed diffuse alopecia areata. (aad.org)
  • All the patients had moderate to severe alopecia areata and had lost more than 30 percent of their hair. (drweil.com)
  • Sixty-six patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata took 5 milligrams of tofacintinib twice a day for 3 months, and hair regrowth occurred in more than half of them. (drweil.com)
  • Julian Mackay-Wiggan et al, "Oral ruxolitinib induces hair regrowth in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata. (drweil.com)
  • A space for young people with alopecia (age 13-17) to learn more about what goes into writing a play, what makes a great story and where to find inspiration. (alopecia.org.uk)
  • Psychological comorbidity is common in people with alopecia areata, but limited information is available on the co-occurrence and impact of depression and anxiety in this group. (ox.ac.uk)
  • There is a range of treatments for Alopecia Areata, but some of these treatments will not be effective for everyone and some people with alopecia might not even respond to any treatment. (businessgracy.com)
  • The dismissive and mocking cruelty toward people with alopecia areata must change to active love, compassion, and support. (nursingcenter.com)
  • Dr. Brett King: There's a genetic basis for the disease, meaning that people with alopecia areata often have a genetic predisposition to manifesting hair loss. (chaosafrica.com)
  • King: Most often, people with alopecia areata have a spot or a few spots of hair loss. (chaosafrica.com)
  • Uncommonly - maybe in 10% to 25% of people with alopecia areata - those spots will, over the course of weeks or months or years, progress to severe hair loss or no hair. (chaosafrica.com)
  • People with alopecia have to pay special attention to the hair wash. (imedix.com)
  • Find doctor-approved information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common diseases and conditions. (familydoctor.org)
  • While losing hair this way is most common for those who experience Alopecia Areata, there are other symptoms as well. (mayoralderm.com)
  • A parasite-induced dermatological disease named sarcoptic mange occurs in dogs infected with mites (Sarcoptes scabiei var canis) and alopecia is often among the main symptoms experienced by the affected individuals, alongside other lesions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Therese Hansson, 26, from Malmo, Sweden, first started losing her hair when she was just 14-years-old but unaware of the symptoms of alopecia, she was mostly concerned about having cancer, the Daily Mail reports. (independent.co.uk)
  • Treatment varies depending on the location of the symptoms and severity of the condition. (cleure.com)
  • Alopecia is classified into numerous categories, each with its own set of causes and symptoms. (ciboclinic.com)
  • Hair loss can be divided into two distinct symptoms: alopecia and barbering. (petmd.com)
  • It is also known as polyposis hyperpigmentation alopecia nail dystrophy syndrome, it is a syndrome characterized by gastrointestinal polyposis and ectodermal changes, the main manifestations are gastrointestinal symptoms, skin pigmentation, alopecia, and hypothyroidism. (bvsalud.org)
  • Addison's disease is a condition that affects your body's adrenal glands. (familydoctor.org)
  • Alopecia can be difficult to deal with as it not only affects your physical appearance, but brings along a lot of emotional and psychological distress because of low confidence and low self - esteem. (excellenceesthetics.com)
  • Although researchers have investigated the outcomes of JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, questions remain as to whether the drugs are superior to placebo and whether the route of administration affects outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • While oral JAK inhibitors are superior to topical JAK inhibitors, said Donovan, topical JAK inhibitors may have a role in the management of some aspects of alopecia areata, such as alopecia areata that affects the eyebrows and eyelashes, as well as pediatric alopecia areata. (medscape.com)
  • Alopecia areata affects about 2 percent of the population at some point in their life. (healthline.com)
  • Also, alopecia areata not only affects people of any particular age group and can arise in childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood. (businessgracy.com)
  • According to a research that was published not too long ago, alopecia affects around 147 million people all over the world. (ciboclinic.com)
  • I saw a dermatologist, Anisha Joshi , who told me not to worry and alopecia affects many people. (nepalitimes.com)
  • Alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss, affects about 2% of the global population, including entertainer Jada Pinkett Smith. (uclahealth.org)
  • Because alopecia areata affects the immune system, there are several possible triggers for the condition, including stress, illness, or environmental factors. (greatist.com)
  • For example, in non-human primates, more severe or extensive alopecia has been observed in pregnant rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). (wikipedia.org)
  • Over the past eight years since discovering a class of medicines called Jak inhibitors could treat this disease, King has "probably seen 700 or more (patients) with severe alopecia areata," he said. (chaosafrica.com)
  • Note: On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Olumiant to treat adults with severe alopecia areata. (uclahealth.org)
  • In more severe cases, alopecia can also impact the hair on the rest of your body. (greatist.com)
  • Fibrosing alopecia is considered to be a clinical variant of lichen planopilaris . (hairboutique.com)
  • Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): This is a potential clinical variant of lichen planopilaris, with similar histologic features. (medscape.com)
  • Started as the lichen planopilaris variant, frontal fibrosing alopecia. (medscape.com)
  • Fibrosing alopecia in pattern distribution (FAPD): This also is a potential clinical variant of lichen planopilaris, with similar histologic features. (medscape.com)
  • Graham-Little syndrome: This entity is also a possible overlapping condition, with features of lichen planopilaris and other alopecia types. (medscape.com)
  • Nearly three-quarters of adults with alopecia areata (AA) were not receiving treatment 1 year after diagnosis, according to a retrospective cohort study using data from more than 45,000 individuals. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Most Adults With Alopecia Areata Untreated 1 Year After Diagnosis - Medscape - Sep 20, 2023. (medscape.com)
  • After alopecia areata diagnosis, people with the condition are more likely to be issued time off work certificates (56% higher) and to be recorded as unemployed (82% higher risk) than population controls. (ox.ac.uk)
  • After her diagnosis, only Hansson's closest friends and family knew about her condition as she tried to keep it a secret and admits that's she became "good at hiding it. (independent.co.uk)
  • Last year at the Oscars, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, a beautiful, brave, and strong woman, sat with her family while her alopecia diagnosis was the subject of a joke by presenter Chris Rock. (nursingcenter.com)
  • Once the patient is determined to have scarring alopecia, establishing and clarifying the diagnostic options and terminology is important to assist in confirming the diagnosis, initiating treatment, and suggesting a prognosis. (medscape.com)
  • Frontal fibrosing alopecia has been associated with the postmenopausal state (ie, postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia), although not all patients with this diagnosis are postmenopausal. (medscape.com)
  • See 15 Fingernail Abnormalities: Nail the Diagnosis, a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify conditions associated with various nail abnormalities. (medscape.com)
  • Prompt and accurate diagnostic modality remains the keystone in the identification and management of such condition which was a limitation in this case as the patient was lost to follow up before a definitive diagnosis was made. (bvsalud.org)
  • This oil is not touted as a cure -all remedy for baldness , seborrhea, poor hair growth , poor hair quality, dandruff, hair loss , psoriasis or any other medical condition that you may be suffering from, but our clients are very satisfied with the results. (essentialoils.co.za)
  • A 12-year-old girl from Indiana, Rio Allred, died by suicide last year because, according to her mother, she had been tormented and bullied at school about the baldness resulting from her alopecia areata. (nursingcenter.com)
  • In others, it does not, says Dr. Goh, who has experienced baldness from alopecia areata for more than 30 years. (uclahealth.org)
  • Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that causes bald spots or complete baldness. (uclahealth.org)
  • Gradual development of this condition eventually leads to baldness. (imedix.com)
  • Complete baldness or hair absence in a certain area are caused by total alopecia. (imedix.com)
  • Actress Jada Pinkett Smith disclosed four years ago that she has alopecia and it's the reason she has shaved her head or worn turbans in public. (apnews.com)
  • Pinkett Smith has alopecia, a condition that caused her to lose her hair. (wgrz.com)
  • Jada Pinkett Smith lives with a medical condition called alopecia, or hair loss, and now keeps her head shaved. (nhpr.org)
  • Jada Pinkett Smith has for years been public about the fact that she is living with alopecia, and has been candid about it: "Me and this alopecia, we are going to be friends," as she said in an Instagram video last December. (nhpr.org)
  • Pinkett Smith has shared publicly that she has alopecia areata, addressing her and other patients' experiences during her June 1 episode of "Red Table Talk," her Facebook Watch show. (chaosafrica.com)
  • Pinkett Smith has publicly discussed her struggles with the condition since 2018 and began shaving her head in 2021 as a way to deal with the bald patches it causes. (uclahealth.org)
  • The Oscars 2022 might be infamous for the unscripted slap incident but most importantly, the event shone a light on Jada Pinkett Smith's condition - Alopecia Areata. (businessgracy.com)
  • People are talking about the condition after an Oscars ceremony joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. (huffpost.com)
  • When Chris Rock made fun of Will Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, the slap across Rock's face took centre stage during the Oscars, alopecia was finally discussed in mainstream media. (nepalitimes.com)
  • The patients' mean baseline Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scores ranged from 59.5 to 87.9. (medscape.com)
  • For example, the severity of alopecia in individuals tends to be greater in primates inhabiting smaller or exclusively interior environments. (wikipedia.org)
  • CNN spoke with King about alopecia areata and its causes, spectrum of severity, effects on daily life, and available treatments. (chaosafrica.com)
  • This condition also can cause hair loss elsewhere on the body, including eyebrows, eyelashes, other parts of the face, back, extremities and genitals. (drweil.com)
  • This condition can also affect other areas of the body where hair is present, such as the eyebrows or beard. (proprofs.com)
  • After the viral incident of 'King Richard' actor Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock for his joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair, a curiosity surrounding alopecia, a hair loss condition, has peaked. (whur.com)
  • Primary Scarring Alopecias (also known as cicatricial alopecias or scarring hair loss) are a group of conditions that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. (alopecia.org.uk)
  • Total and conditional knock out of PPARγ in hair follicle bulge stem cells showed similar result where scarring alopecia was observed in mice with the loss of pilosebaceous units and inflammatory cells infiltration 18 , 19 . (nature.com)
  • Perhaps it's time again to routinely check syphilis serologies in patients presenting with non-scarring alopecia. (aad.org)
  • Scarring alopecias have loss of follicular ostia, or atrophy. (medscape.com)
  • This article focuses on the alopecia types that are believed to be due to an inflammatory response with rapid secondary scarring if not controlled. (medscape.com)
  • [ 8 ] Even amongst the scarring alopecia presentation, it is sometimes debated as to the role of immune alteration versus pure external factors that cause the scarring alopecia. (medscape.com)
  • End-stage scarring alopecia (ESSA) with prior history of itching and burning, along with a receding hairline. (medscape.com)
  • [ 10 ] Despite the many attempts to clarify and unify the terminology of central CCCA patterns of scarring alopecia, CCCA is not clearly a diagnostic entity in and of itself. (medscape.com)
  • Though there is no cure for this condition, there are plenty of effective treatments available to control and regulate it, and to accelerate regrowth of hair. (excellenceesthetics.com)
  • Although the safety and tolerability of JAK inhibitors were acceptable, longer randomized controlled trials are needed to further assess the effectiveness and safety of these treatments for alopecia areata," write study author Ming Liu, PhD, of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues. (medscape.com)
  • And while this type of condition cannot be cured, there are treatments out there that can help. (mayoralderm.com)
  • Hair growth treatments like Rogaine can also be used on many patients and have provided solid results for many with Alopecia Areata. (mayoralderm.com)
  • Non-invasive medical treatments may be successful such as topical or oral alopecia remedies. (hairboutique.com)
  • Although there are no proven, specific physiotherapy treatments for Alopecia Areata, various studies have shown that physiotherapy is actually helpful in healthy hair growth. (businessgracy.com)
  • There are no treatments approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for alopecia. (uclahealth.org)
  • Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head. (familydoctor.org)
  • Can you tell me anything about the new drug treatment for alopecia areata? (drweil.com)
  • Two recent studies suggest that a drug treatment for alopecia areata holds promise for hair regrowth. (drweil.com)
  • The results highlight the need to determine why so many alopecia patients with AA were no longer on treatment after 1 year, although treatment trends may change with the emergence of new therapies, such as JAK inhibitors and others, according to the authors. (medscape.com)
  • Download these slides to learn about updates in the treatment landscape for alopecia areata with the recent FDA approval of JAK inhibitors and a robust development pipeline. (clinicaloptions.com)
  • Treatment is not mandatory, because the condition is benign, and spontaneous remissions and recurrences are common. (medscape.com)
  • Systemic corticosteroids (ie, prednisone) are not an agent of choice for alopecia areata because of the adverse effects associated with both short- and long-term treatment. (medscape.com)
  • In a recent review of the topic, Donovan emphasized that JAK inhibitors are now a first-line treatment option for patients with advanced alopecia areata. (medscape.com)
  • After the trial it was concluded that the blend in question rosemary, thyme, lavender, cedarwood, jojoba and grape seed - showed that aromatherapy to be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata . (essentialoils.co.za)
  • Successful treatment for alopecia areata. (essentialoils.co.za)
  • Treatment of alopecia areata: An Australian expert consensus statement. (bmj.com)
  • A hair count of the greatest area of alopecia was carried out before treatment was started and again after six months of treatment. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • The team utilizes the latest laser technologies, including Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) and Nd:YAG laser treatment of port wine birthmarks and other skin conditions. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Try looking up a doctor, a clinic location, or information about a condition/treatment. (uclahealth.org)
  • Dr. R said that without treatment, the alopecia areata might spread. (chieffamilyofficer.com)
  • Treatment for alopecia includes vitamin and multivitamin therapy, intake of fitin, biotin, immunocorrecting medicines (for example, decaris or tactivin). (imedix.com)
  • Vaccination is not recommended during the 6 weeks preceding myeloablative conditioning, and until hematological recovery following elivaldogene autotemcel treatment. (medscape.com)
  • It is unlike other types of genetic or viral-triggered alopecia. (hairboutique.com)
  • Potential causes of hair loss in teenagers include genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, and underlying medical conditions. (healthline.com)
  • Some genetic deviations related to alopecia areata have been identified in individuals with other autoimmune disorders, which implies that this disease might share some genetic risk factors. (businessgracy.com)
  • The condition has a genetic basis and can affect people of any age, though typical onset is during young adulthood. (uclahealth.org)
  • The condition can also cause dents and ridges in fingernails and toenails, but affected people are otherwise healthy. (apnews.com)
  • Those who have allergies, have had this condition since they were young or have issues with fingernails or toenails like abnormal shape or thickness, can find that they might have more hair loss with Alopecia Areata than those who do not possess these traits. (mayoralderm.com)
  • For those who aren't familiar with Alopecia Areata, it is a hair loss condition that happens when the immune system attacks the hair follicles where hair growth starts. (mayoralderm.com)
  • In the case of alopecia areata, your immune system attacks your hair follicles. (healthline.com)
  • Lupus is an autoimmune condition caused by your immune system targeting your tissues and organs. (healthline.com)
  • This is why alopecia areata is one of a large group of immune system diseases classified as autoimmune disorders. (businessgracy.com)
  • Psoriasis is a skin condition that results from an overactive immune system producing skin cells too rapidly. (cleure.com)
  • This condition arises when the immune system mistakenly assaults healthy hair follicles, which results in the hair follicles becoming smaller and the production of hair being more sluggish. (ciboclinic.com)
  • The exact cause of Alopecia Areata is unknown, but it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles. (proprofs.com)
  • Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder where your immune system basically wages war on your hair follicles. (greatist.com)
  • Ferret adrenal disease is extremely common and is the most common cause of alopecia in ferrets, typically affecting middle-aged specimens between three and seven years old. (wikipedia.org)
  • In rabbits, dermatophytosis is a prime cause of alopecia in young, newly weaned specimens. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dermatophytosis as a cause of alopecia is common in cats, too, and in long-haired varieties, dermatophytic pseudomycetomas may be to blame. (wikipedia.org)
  • Stress - Stress is a very common cause of alopecia in rabbits. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • He said that genetics are the likely cause, but I got the impression that no one knows the cause of alopecia areata for sure. (chieffamilyofficer.com)
  • AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a life-threatening condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (familydoctor.org)
  • Alopecia in animals is a condition where locations on the body surface that are typically covered in hair, contain areas where hair is absent, and is a condition that can affect other animals besides humans. (wikipedia.org)
  • The condition typically starts in childhood, with one or more small, round and smooth bald patches. (chaosafrica.com)
  • While typically occurring in children, the condition can occur at any age. (chieffamilyofficer.com)
  • Acne is a common skin condition. (familydoctor.org)
  • Canine pinnal alopecia is most common in dachshunds, but others, such as Chihuahuas, Boston terriers, whippets and Italian greyhounds, may also be vulnerable. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alopecia resulting from hyperadrenocorticism is common in dogs and presents most often in the trunk region of the animal's body. (wikipedia.org)
  • Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common cause of nonscarring hair loss that can have a profound psychological impact. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Alopecia areata is a common cause of nonscarring hair loss. (ox.ac.uk)
  • It sparked awareness among millions of people all around the world about this common autoimmune condition that results in unpredictable hair loss. (businessgracy.com)
  • Much of the coverage around Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia highlighted some common misconceptions around hair loss. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Wounds and scars - Alopecia is common (and sometimes permanent) around infected skin, deep wounds and scars. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • Information on common inflammatory skin condition in cats known as eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC). (cathealth.com)
  • Male pattern balding, also called androgenic alopecia, is one of the most common reasons that men lose hair as they get older. (healthline.com)
  • This guide will discuss the most common cat skin conditions. (petmd.com)
  • For example, most insurance companies do not pay for cranial prosthetics (wigs) for alopecia areata patients but will reimburse for cranial prosthetics for other disease-related hair loss such as that caused by chemotherapy. (nursingcenter.com)
  • Part of Bald Girls Do Lunch's mission is to enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of women with Alopecia, a goal that is essential for all women with hair loss issues. (hairloss.com)
  • No one wants to go around with bald spots or hair loss because it makes them feel insecure, but with this type of condition, rest assure that there are ways to go about treating it, and getting your hair back so you're feeling like your old self again. (mayoralderm.com)
  • Individuals who have this condition tend to lose hair in clumps, causing round bald spots. (businessgracy.com)
  • A few days ago, I saw my dermatologist, Dr. R. He diagnosed the bald spot as alopecia areata. (chieffamilyofficer.com)
  • I had (of course) Googled "random bald spot" immediately upon my discovery of the bald spot and concluded that it probably was alopecia areata. (chieffamilyofficer.com)
  • As a rule, alopecia begins with gradual appearance of small bald patches in the parietal or frontal parts of the head. (imedix.com)