Your nails can reveal hidden health clues, from vitamin deficiencies indicated by dark lines or white spots, to potential ...

The causes of alopecia areata are not yet fully understood. Initial episodes may be linked to viral infections such as Epstein-Barr, hepatitis B and C and swine flu.

Alopecia areata affects millions of Americans regardless of age, race, or gender, manifesting as patchy hair loss across the scalp and sometimes other body areas. This autoimmune condition occurs ...

Everyone’s alopecia areata is different. Even though everyone who has it experiences hair loss, it may have many variations, including where, when, and how often you lose your hair. Alopecia ...

In contrast to the findings for early-onset and severe alopecia areata, the study noted that the odds for prolonged alopecia areata significantly went up with comorbid vitiligo (OR = 1.578; 95% CI ...

Nail pitting: In addition to hair loss, alopecia areata can also impact nails. Changes such as thin, split nails, loss of shine, and rough texture can sometimes be the first signs of the condition.

What To Know About Alopecia Areata Dealing with a skin condition like alopecia areata can be frustrating. But before getting into what to avoid when you have alopecia areata, it will help to know ...

What to Avoid When You Have Alopecia Areata While there’s no cure for alopecia areata, there are ways you might be able to manage your condition. Still, it should be noted that alopecia areata ...

Ashley Tisdale opens up to PEOPLE in an exclusive interview about how she changed her haircare routine after she was diagnosed with alopecia areata in her mid-20s.

Alopecia areata and asthma are strongly linked, particularly through the inflammatory protein IL-33, suggesting a shared biological pathway and potential for targeted treatments like dupilumab.

Nail changes About 10% to 20% of people who have alopecia areata see changes to their nails. Tiny dents are the most common. You may also see red nails (A), ridges that run the length of the nails, ...