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Alopecia areata

life science Maturity 11-13

Some people lose hair in small spots.

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These spots are round like coins. This happens because the body gets confused. It attacks the hair roots by mistake. Hair can grow back later. It is not a sickness you can catch.
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Have you seen a bald spot?

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