answersLogoWhite

0

Alopecia is hair loss most commonly on the scalp which is part of the integumentary system.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the others names for alopecia areata?

Alopecia areata refers to the autoimmune skin condition that results in the loss of hair on the scalp and on the body. Alopecia totalis is a progression of Alopecia areatathat results in total hair loss of the scalp. Alopecia universalis is a progression of Alopecia areata that results in total hair loss of the body.


The total loss of hair on all parts of the body is known as universalis?

Alopecia universalis


What are the symptoms of alopecia?

The major symptom of alopecia is hair loss. It's not just balding. The hair falls out in clumps. The body's immune system beings to attacked the hair follicles. The follicles die and the hair falls out of the follicle.


What is it called when you loose all body hair?

alopecia


Can't grow hair anywhere on your body what is the reason?

Alopecia


What is the scientific name for hair loss?

The general name is alopecia. It comes in several degrees:Androgenic alopecia or "male pattern baldness" (the most common form)Male and female pattern alopecia (androgenic alopecia, or androgenetic alopecia or alopecia androgenetica),Alopecia areata (the loss of some of the hair from the head)Alopecia totalis (the loss of all head hair)alopecia universalis (the loss of all hair from the head and the body)


You Have Alopecia and have lost most of the hair on your body you now have a lot of peach fuzz growing on your head is this a sign of the Alopecia reversing?

Sometimes you can get alopecia and then it can just go so maybe it is a sign that your hair is coming back.


Does Bimatoprost Ophthalmic drops work for people with alopecia?

Assuming you mean alopecia areata, it does not work as a cure. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the hair follicles. Bimatoprost would not stop this from occurring.


What tests are needed to diagnose alopecia?

Alopecia is the loss of hair from the head and the body. Alopecia hair loss can be caused by hair pulling, pony tails, hair product chemicals, or a medical cause like an iron deficency.


Does everyone with alopecia areata lose all their hair?

Not really, It depends on which alopecia you are suffering from. Alopecia Areata Totallis would describe to the loss of hair throughout the scalp meanwhile Alopecia Areata Universalis refers to loss of hair throughout the body. Source http://www.alopecia-areata-cure.com.


Can people die from alopecia areata?

no it is harmless to the rest of your body besides you hair


What is alapeshia?

I think you mean "alopecia". It means when you lose hair from your head or body.