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Question: I have 3 patches on my head that are circles, they have just appeared this week. Is this alopecia areata?

Answer: In all probability the answer is YES. But to make sure one hundred percent you should speak directly or if possible see one of our trichologists to confirm the diagnosis.

Alopecia Areata is an extremely common condition and will affect 1% to 2% of the population at some point in their lives. Most sufferers are children and young adults (below 40 years old), though it can affect people of all ages. The hair loss is sudden and manifests itself in small, smooth-skinned patches that are likely to gradually widen with time. It can also affect the sufferer’s nails, giving them a pitted, ridged or brittle appearance. The exact cause is still unknown, although current theories include an auto-immune disease, stress or suggest a genetic basis.

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