Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss or baldness known to affect about 15 in 10,000 people. It can occur at any age and can be caused by several different causes.
What causes alopecia areata?
Alopecia areata is known to be an autoimmune disease. It occurs when the immune system attacks healthy cells in your own body. It is still not known why this occurs, but it is believed that something triggers the immune system to react against one or more body’s own tissues. Possible triggers are infection, viruses, medicine or other environmental factors. Inherit is also another factor that makes some individuals more prone to autoimmune diseases.
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