A little understanding of Alopecia Areata goes a long way.  Learn what Alopecia is and why experts think it happens.

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss.  Alopecia Areata is the most common form of an unusual auto-immune skin disease resulting in patchy hair loss on your scalp.  It usually starts with a small patch of hair loss and continues with one or more small, round patches of hair loss on your head. » Read more...