Alopecia totalis is the loss of all head hair. Its causes are unclear, but believed to be autoimmune. Stress is thought to be a contributor in alopecia areata. However, many with the disorder lead relatively low stress lives. ==Treatment== Methotrexate and corticosteroids are proposed treatments. Scalp cooling has specifically been used to prevent... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alopecia_totalis
Total loss of hair of the scalp either within a very short period of time or from progression of localised alopecia, especially alopecia areata. ... Compare: alopecia universalis. ... Synonym: alopecia capitis totalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
An autoimmune disease similar to Alopecia Areata but that results in the loss of all hair on the scalp. It may begin as Alopecia Areata and progress into Alopecia Totalis. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21512
Type: Term Definitions: 1. total loss of hair of the scalp either within a very short period of time or from progression of localized alopecia, especially alopecia areata. Synonyms: alopecia capitis totalis Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=2476
Total Loss of all hair on the scalp, this is triggered by an Auto-immune disease or disorder. Also See: Alopecia, Alopecia Universalis Related Pages: Alopecia Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21235