
Alopecia Areata–Hair Loss Symptoms, Types, & Causes | NIAMS
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, mostly in small, round patches. Learn more about the causes & risk factors.
Alopecia Areata: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, mostly in small, round patches. Learn more about the causes & risk factors.
Alopecia Areata: Research & Resources
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, mostly in small, round patches. Learn more about the causes & risk factors.
Alopecia areata | Temas de salud | NIAMS
¿Qué es la alopecia areata? Es una enfermedad que ataca los folículos pilosos (las estructuras de la piel que producen el pelo). En la mayoría de los casos, el pelo se cae en mechones …
Autoimmune Diseases - Overview and Types | NIAMS
Mar 22, 2023 · Types of Autoimmune Diseases There are several types of autoimmune diseases. These include the following. Alopecia areata happens when the immune system attacks hair …
Researchers identify cellular pathway that regulates inflammatory …
Dec 13, 2021 · The ILCs triggered inflammation that destroyed hair follicles, leading to hair loss. The inflammatory destruction of hair follicles seen in ADAM10-deficient mice mimics a type of …
Lupus Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Lupus is a disease where the body's defense system attacks healthy cells and tissues, causing damage to many parts of the body. Learn more about this disease.
Skin Diseases, Conditions, & Disorders | NIAMS
Jun 5, 2025 · Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for skin conditions caused by allergies, irritants, genetic makeup, certain diseases, immune system problems and more.
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What is alopecia areata? It is a condition that attacks your hair follicles (they make hair). In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches.
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What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a disease that causes hair loss. In alopecia areata, the immune system attacks the structures in skin that form hair (hair follicles). Alopecia areata …