Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other areas of the body, causing patchy, partial, or complete hair loss. What are the different types of alopecia, and how are they diagnosed? We spoke with Carolyn Goh, MD, a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders, about common forms of alopecia, signs of pattern hair loss, what to expect after a diagnosis, available treatment options, and how to find support – because you’re not alone, and help is available.

Additional resources: 
Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF)
National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/alopecia-areata">Alopecia</a> is the medical term for hair loss and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other areas of the body, causing patchy, partial, or complete <a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/understanding-hair-loss-basics">hair loss</a>. What are the different types of alopecia, and how are they diagnosed? We spoke with <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/carolyn-goh">Carolyn Goh, MD</a>, a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders, about common forms of alopecia, signs of pattern hair loss, what to expect after a diagnosis, available treatment options, and how to find <a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/confidence-alopecia-areata">support</a> &ndash; because you&rsquo;re not alone, and help is available.
Additional resources: <a href="https://scarringalopecia.org/">Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF)</a> <a href="https://www.naaf.org/">National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)</a>

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