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The alopecia areata<\/strong> is a disease of the hair follicles that causes hair loss in men, women, and children. Its origin<\/strong> is unknown, although numerous studies indicate causes<\/strong> that favor its appearance. In this article, we will delve into what it is<\/strong>, the causes that provoke it<\/strong>, the types<\/strong> that exist, and the various current treatments<\/strong> applied by dermatologists.<\/p>\n\n

What is alopecia areata<\/h2>\n

Alopecia areata is a hair ailment<\/strong>, inflammatory and chronic, that affects the hair follicle. It causes hair loss on the head and body. As such, there are different types of alopecia areata located in the various parts where hair grows.<\/p>\n

As a chronic hair condition<\/strong>, over time, the person who suffers from it may experience different episodes of hair loss. If the first episode is diagnosed, symptoms may reappear at another time, even after years.<\/p>\n

* 60% of those who suffer from it are under 20 years old.
\n* 20% are over 40 years old.
\n* 12% will notice symptoms after the age of 50.<\/div>\n

Types of alopecia areata<\/h2>\n

\"alopecia<\/h2>\n

As we have mentioned, this type of ailment does not only affect the scalp. Alopecia areata or AA<\/em> can affect all areas where hair follicles exist, which is the place of hair growth. Thus, cases of AA in beard<\/strong>, eyebrows<\/strong>, eyelashes<\/strong>, pubis<\/strong>, and intimate areas<\/strong> can be found. Any place on the human body where hair or fur exists can be affected by the disease.<\/p>\n

According to the pattern of hair loss, different clinical variants are classified:<\/span><\/p>\n

Single or unifocal plaque:<\/strong> shows a single alopecic plaque in an oval or round shape. In the surrounding area, there are hairs with a normal and healthy appearance, that is, the edge of the plaque ends abruptly.<\/p>\n

Multiple or multifocal plaques:<\/strong> the symptoms are identical to the unifocal except that more than one affected area appears. It can occur both on the scalp and on body areas.<\/p>\n

Ophiasis:<\/strong> hair loss is shown in the entire temporal and occipital area, becoming a large surface that reaches the entire scalp.<\/p>\n

The most common or so-called classic types are:<\/span>
\nAreata totalis (AT):<\/strong> there is a total loss of hair.<\/p>\n

Alopecia areata universalis (AU):<\/strong> total hair loss on the body. It affects all areas where hair follicles exist without exception: eyelashes, eyebrows, pubis, armpits, beard, legs, chest, arms, etc.<\/p>\n

Types of atypical areata:<\/span>
\nThese are the clinical cases categorized according to the pattern of hair loss.<\/p>\n

Sisaipho (inverse ophiasis):<\/strong> it is the opposite of ophiasis. Hair loss occurs in the lower margins, that is, in the birthline that borders the entire scalp.<\/p>\n

Reticular:<\/strong> it is multiple. The symptoms are the appearance of several alopecic plaques separated by small lines of healthy hair. The visual aspect is that of hairless bites.<\/p>\n

Diffuse alopecia areata:<\/strong> the pattern is diffuse and not localized. It is generally detected in children and adolescents. In adults, it is usually found as an initial phase of universal or total alopecia.<\/p>\n

Acute diffuse:<\/strong> a diffuse pattern that advances very quickly to the entirety. It was first described by Dr. Sato-Kawamura.<\/p>\n

AA enroached:<\/strong> intact locks remain within the alopecic plaques.<\/p>\n

AA Maga\/FAGA:<\/strong> takes a pattern similar to male and\/or female androgenic alopecia. Often it is difficult to differentiate them at first.<\/p>\n

AA perinevoid:<\/strong> hair loss occurs around a melanocytic nevus. These are spots or freckles with a dark tone that everyone has on their skin. In the case of perinevoid AA, hair loss occurs surrounding the nevus.<\/p>\n

AA Marie Antoinette or Thomas More:<\/strong> so called depending on whether the patient is a man or a woman. The symptoms are the loss of pigmented hair, with color, while white hair remains intact and without signs of falling out.<\/p>\n

Differences with other alopecias<\/h3>\n

Alopecia areata is not a scarring alopecia, and thanks to the fact that the hair follicle is not damaged, it does not scar, making hair recovery possible.<\/p>\n

Making a diagnosis that differentiates it from androgenic alopecia is difficult. Cases of diffuse alopecia areata show very similar symptoms to telogen effluvium, making the distinction somewhat tricky, especially in the initial phases of both. For this, it is often necessary to perform serology, trichogram, and\/or scalp biopsy that will define the state of the scalp cells.<\/p>\n

Causes of alopecia areata<\/h2>\n

As we mentioned, it has unknown causes<\/strong> although there are many studies<\/em> that agree in pointing out as the most probable cause a imbalance of the organism<\/em><\/span> or an aggression to the scalp<\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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The etiology indicates the causes of alopecia areata<\/strong>:<\/p>\n