ALOPECIA AREATA

WHAT IS IT?

• Autoimmune disorder causing the
• body attack the hair follicle
• by mistake. Usually appears in
• small round patches.

WHAT CAUSES IT?

• White blood cells attack the
• rapidly reproducing cells in the
• follicle causing hair growth to slow
• down drastically.

WHO CAN GET IT?

• It affects 2%of Americans
• and affects men and women of all races
• and ages. Studies have shown that
• most people who get it have had a
• family member with the disorder.

HOW IS IT TREATED?

• There is currently no cure
• but there are some options
• Such as minoxidil that can help
• hair grow back.