Alopecia totalis
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alopecia to·ta·lis
(tō-tā'lĭs)
n.
n.
Complete loss of scalp hair occurring either all at one time or within a short period of time.
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Alopecia totalis
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 A woman with alopecia totalis. |
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| ICD-10 | L63.0 |
Alopecia totalis is the loss of all head hair. Its causes are unclear, but it is currently believed to be an autoimmune disorder. Stress is sometimes thought to be a contributor in alopecia areata. However, many people leading relatively stress-free lives experience the syndrome.
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Treatment
Methotrexate and corticosteroids are proposed treatments.[1]
References
- ^ Joly P (2006). "The use of methotrexate alone or in combination with low doses of oral corticosteroids in the treatment of alopecia totalis or universalis". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 55 (4): 632–6. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2005.09.010. PMID 17010743.
See also
External links
- AlopeciaWorld.NET- A unique, exciting, interactive and positively life-changing social networking site for alopecians, their loved ones and friends.
- Children's Alopecia Project
- Alopecia Online - http://www.alopeciaonline.org.uk/
- Alopecia Totalis and Universalis Support Community
- Help 4 Alopecia
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