About Alopecia

Alopecia areata is a general term used for hair loss; this can be a small bald patch on the head or the loss of all hair over the entire body. This part of the site provides information on the physical aspects of alopecia and includes sections on:

General Information (definition, epidemiology, causes)
Types of alopecia
Frequently Asked Questions About Alopecia
Treatments

Download our About Alopecia leaflet (Adobe PDF, two pages).

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