r/alopecia_areata

Welcome to r/alopecia_areata, a safe and supportive space for anyone affected by alopecia areata and autoimmune-related hair loss. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. It is often identified by: • Small, round patches of sudden hair loss (usually on the scalp or beard) In some cases, complete loss of scalp hair (alopecia totalis) or all body hair (alopecia universalis) We are here to help!