Alopecia areata | Temas de salud | NIAMS ¿Qué es la alopecia areata? Es una enfermedad que ataca los folículos pilosos (las estructuras de la piel que producen el pelo) En la mayoría de los casos, el pelo se cae en mechones pequeños y redondos
Alopecia areata | Temas de salud | NIAMS Diagnóstico de la alopecia areata Por lo general, los médicos diagnostican la alopecia areata haciendo lo siguiente: Examinan las zonas de caída del pelo y observan las uñas Examinan el pelo y los orificios de los folículos pilosos usando una lupa de mano Preguntan sobre sus antecedentes médicos y los de su familia Otras afecciones de salud pueden hacer que el pelo se caiga en forma
Alopecia Areata: Research Resources Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, mostly in small, round patches Learn more about the causes risk factors
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Autoimmune Diseases - Overview and Types | NIAMS Types of Autoimmune Diseases There are several types of autoimmune diseases These include the following Alopecia areata happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss Pemphigus causes blistering of the skin and the inside of the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals Psoriasis happens when skin cells multiply too quickly, causing scaly and inflamed skin
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Site Search | NIAMS What is alopecia areata? It is a condition that attacks your hair follicles (they make hair) In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches