Common Name(s):
Alopecia
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Alopecia Areata (CLINICAL), Autoimmune Hair Loss (CLINICAL)
Description
A swarm of misguided T-cells surrounds and attacks the actively growing hair follicles, forcing them into a premature resting state. It affects individuals of all ages and genders, frequently causing profound psychological distress due to the rapid alteration of personal appearance. The follicles remain structurally alive, meaning the hair can eventually regrow if the localized inflammation subsides.