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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
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Tyrosine kinases are important in skin autoimmune diseases and could be targets for new treatments.
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The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.
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