
Alopecia Areata: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
If you choose to seek treatment, your doctor will consider your age and the extent of hair loss when making a treatment plan. Medications called Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are approved …
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 | Temas de salud | NIAMS
Diagnóstico de la alopecia areata Por lo general, los médicos diagnostican la alopecia areata haciendo lo siguiente: Examinan las zonas de caída del pelo y observan las uñas. Examinan …
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.
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 …
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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.
Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
What is acne? It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell.
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