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  1. 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 …

  2. 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.

  3. 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. All Diseases and Conditions | NIAMS

    Jun 5, 2025 · NIAMS research focuses on arthritis & musculoskeletal & skin diseases. Learn about symptoms , causes, & treatment for more than 50 diseases and conditions.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Health Topics | NIAMS

    Jun 6, 2025 · Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for a range of health conditions related to arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases.