What is alopecia universalis?
Alopecia universalis is an autoimmune condition of total loss of hair over the entire scalp and body, including eyebrows and eyelashes. The immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles and as a result no hair can grow.
How do members experience alopecia universalis?
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Hair loss
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for alopecia universalis*
Who has alopecia universalis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | |
| Female | 34 |