Alopecia areata--Part I: Background .

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Alopecia areata is a trichosis characterized by loss of hair, with the abrupt onset of round or oval, nonscarring, flat, single or multiple areas of alopecia lesions, which can coalesce. Several hypotheses have been raised to explain its etiology, with autoimmunity being accepted until today, along with genetic factors.

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