Alopecia Universalis

Alopecia universalis occurs as an extension of widespread Alopecia areata. In Alopecia universalis the person loses all body hair including scalp, facial hair, eyelashes and eyebrows. AU is extreme of all alopecia disorders.

Alopecia universalis also turn into the rounded shape of bald patches in the scalp and suddenly over one or two weeks causes total loss of body hair. Nails are often indented or fragmented and ridging can also be seen.

Thyroid disorders and mutation in a (human homolog of the mouse) "hairless" gene causes Alopecia universalis. Stressful events and improper diet are two other reasons to activate the "hairless" gene. As it is related to Alopecia areata it could also be hereditary. AU could be short-lived or remain permanently but it doesn't have an affect on health. Apart from baldness the patients live their normal life.

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