Alopecia Areata in a few words

-Common hair disorder presenting to the dermatologist which often affects children and young adults.
-It is characterized by bald patches (non scarring alopecia) which can be associated (or not) with pitted nails.
-It’s cause is unknown but can appear 2 months following an emotional trauma related to the death or separation with a beloved person.

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Viewed by a Dermatologist, Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst
Reference: Cercle d’Etude et de Rapprochement de la Dermatologie et de la Psychanalyse (in French): click HERE