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Skin (integumentary system) conditions

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment approaches and prevention for common conditions. Browse A–Z, by body system, or search.

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Allopecia areata Immune system

Alopecia areata

Non-infectious · Acute or chronic

An autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing round patches of hair loss.

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