Alopecia Areata (non-scarring hair loss)

A sudden loss of hair can be incredibly distressing for anyone. Alopecia areata is a non-scarring form of hair loss that is mostly regarded as an acquired autoimmune skin disease. What is is exactly, and why does it happen? Learn more about the condition here and what can and can't be done to treat it.

• Alopecia areata
• Alopecia totalis
• Alopecia universalis
• Hair loss
• Balding
• Patchy hair

Alopecia areata patterns

Significant hair loss can occur in patterns. Here we list the common clinical classifications of alopecia areata ...

• Alopecia areata
• Alopecia totalis
• Alopecia universalis
• Alopecia areata ophiasis
• Reticular alopecia areata
• Alopecia areata sisaipho (ophiasis inversus)
• Hair thinning
• Hair loss
• Patchy hair
• Balding