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    GlossaryAlopecia Areata Barbae

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss in beard area

    Alopecia Areata Barbae, also known as Beard Alopecia Areata, is a condition characterized by sudden, patchy hair loss in the beard area. It is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. This condition can cause small, round, smooth patches of hair loss and may sometimes progress to more extensive hair loss in the beard.

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      community Facial hair loss

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.

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      in Minoxidil 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss who has been told by their barber that minoxidil does not work and the only solution is to accept it. Other users have encouraged them to continue using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as look for another barber, since these treatments are scientifically proven to be effective in combating hair loss.