An 18-years-old young girl, Miss. D.R.S. (PIN: 14717) visited Life Force on 19th August 2010 with the complaint of alopecia areata. She had one circular patch, of about half an inch in diameter, on the back side of the scalp. This patch was present on her scalp since the last six months. She was .....Read more

Alopecia areata (AA) is an auto-immune disorder characterized by the appearance of bald patches in the hair-bearing areas of the body. The scalp is the most common site of involvement. Alopecia Areata can affect any age group. The usual pattern of hair loss is oval or round.