ABSTRACT
Alopecia areata is a common non-scarring alopecia characterized by acute patchy hair loss without scalp inflammation.
The disease may occur at any age, and frequently affects children. A family history is present in about 30% of patients.
Alopecia areata is a common non-scarring alopecia characterized by acute patchy hair loss without scalp inflammation.
The disease may occur at any age, and frequently affects children. A family history is present in about 30% of patients.