
Opinion|Videos|April 4, 2025
Recognizing and Understanding the Emotional Impact of Alopecia Areata
Author(s)Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPH, Brett King, MD, PhD
A panelist discusses how alopecia areata is clinically characterized by sudden, patchy hair loss with exclamation point hairs at the periphery and is typically diagnosed through clinical examination, dermoscopy, and sometimes scalp biopsy, noting that patients with a personal or family history of autoimmune disorders, certain genetic markers, or significant stress exposure may be at higher risk for developing this condition.
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Episodes in this series

- What are the clinical characteristics of alopecia areata, and how is alopecia areata typically diagnosed?
- Are there specific patients who might be at higher risk for developing alopecia areata?
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