Baldness or hair loss is usually something only adults need to worry about. But in a few cases, teens lose their hair, too — and it may be a sign that something's going on. ... Alopecia areata. This skin disease causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body. It affects 1.7% of the population,
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Finally, when I was almost 12, I was diagnosed with alopecia areata. Doctors believe alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the hair follicles are damaged by a person's own immune system. ... KidsHealth> Teens> Diseases & Conditions> Skin, Hair & Nails> Alopecia: Kayla's Story...
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Alopecia Kids: Sydney [ Kids/Teens ] - Provides a message board, jokes, puzzles, and contact information. ... MedlinePlus: Alopecia Tutorial [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains alopecia in simple terms, anatomy, types, causes, and treatment.
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Comment by Jake and my mom Nicole on August 23, 2009 at 9:44pm Hi everybody ! I am looking for pre-teens with alopecia..... my son is 12 and we do not know anybody in our area who has alopecia. He is the only one at his school (with over 350 kids) who has alopecia.
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This group is for pre teens who have alopecia and would just like to talk! ... You need to be a member of Pre- Teens with alopecia to add comments!
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Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata): Teen information and pictures - Overview. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition resulting in hair loss. The immune system of the body mistakenly stops hair ... Alopecia areata is a condition in which the body attacks its own hair cells, causing hair loss. The hair loss can be total...
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One type of hair loss that can occur in teens is Alopecia areata, the same type of balding that is prominent in adults. Teenagers may notice one or two inch, circular bald spots suddenly. Again, it is rare that teenagers experience this type of balding;
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In alopecia areata, the affected hair follicles become very small, drastically down production, and grow no hair visible above the surface for months or years. ... AA Facts | Inspirations | Teen Talk | Wear With All | Pen Pal | Message Board; NAAF Home | Kids Konnect | Kids | Teens | Parents | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy...
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Kayla has had alopecia since she was 10 years old. But she hasn't let her lack of hair translate into a lack ... There is a pretty cool website for teen girls at SmartGirl.org where teens can post questions about issues that they are facing, and the other girls on the site can post suggestions on how to handle them.
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A non profit organization dedicated to providing information about alopecia areata. With support groups in the USA and contacts with similar support groups worldwide. ... Want to educate your community about alopecia areata? Ready to help NAAF make a difference? Learn More...
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