This image displays a close-up of the scalp with a round area of non-scarring hair loss typical of alopecia areata. This image displays a circular area of hair loss, with no redness or scarring of the scalp, typical of alopecia areata. This image displays patches of hair loss in the beard area typical of alopecia areata as well as areas that were affected previously, with the hair regrowing in white (without pigment). This image displays a patient with alopecia areata that has had some spontaneous regrowth, covering many of the areas of hair loss. This image displays a normal, healthy scalp with alopecia areata. This image displays broken hairs in hair follicles with an otherwise smooth scalp caused by alopecia areata. This image displays nail pits and ridges typical of alopecia areata. This image displays hair regrowing as is typical with alopecia areata. Alopecia Areata can effect the eyebrows as well as any other hair growth areas. The beard area can be involved in alopecia areata, even when the scalp is not. Areas of hair loss are typically round and quite noticeable when the beard grows. A round area of non-scarring hair loss due to alopecia areata.
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This image displays a close-up of the scalp with a round area of non-scarring hair loss typical of alopecia areata.
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Signs and Symptoms
Hair loss most commonly occurs on the scalp, but it can also target the eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, and other body sites. Symptoms may include the following:
  • Round, patchy areas of non-scarring hair loss, ranging from mild to severe
    • Mild: 1–5 scattered areas of hair loss on the scalp and beard
    • Moderate: More than 5 scattered areas of hair loss on the scalp and beard
    • Severe: loss of all of the hair on the scalp and body
  • Scalp burning (without redness), accompanying lesions
  • Pitting and ridging of the fingernails 
Hairs that do grow back often lack color, or may be either temporarily or permanently white. This hypopigmentation is not seen in other forms of alopecia.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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