My best friend's five year girl has been diagnosed with this hair disease called Alopecia Areata. All the hair from the little girl's head had to be shaved and chances are that her hair will never grow again. It started like ringworms and then spreads all over her head.
We've already done some research on the internet. I'm just wondering if anyone from this forum has heard or have personal experience with this disease.
Thanks
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Alopecia areata (AA) is a non-scarring, inflammatory, hair loss disease that can affect men, women and children. The factors that activate the onset of alopecia areata and the mechanisms of its development are not fully understood. Circumstantial evidence suggests alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where cells of an individual's own immune system prevent hair follicles from producing hair fiber. Although alopecia areata is not life threatening, the pressures of an image orientated society can make hair loss psychologically devastating for those affected, their families, and friends.
We've already done some research on the internet. I'm just wondering if anyone from this forum has heard or have personal experience with this disease.
Thanks
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Alopecia areata (AA) is a non-scarring, inflammatory, hair loss disease that can affect men, women and children. The factors that activate the onset of alopecia areata and the mechanisms of its development are not fully understood. Circumstantial evidence suggests alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where cells of an individual's own immune system prevent hair follicles from producing hair fiber. Although alopecia areata is not life threatening, the pressures of an image orientated society can make hair loss psychologically devastating for those affected, their families, and friends.