What Is Alopecia Areata?
5. Causes
There is a great deal that we don’t yet know about alopecia, and getting to the exact cause of the problem is difficult. We do, however, know that certain people are more predisposed to getting it than others are. For example, you are more likely to get alopecia areata if there is a history of autoimmune disease in your family.
If a family member has rheumatoid arthritis and/or type 1 diabetes in particular then you are more likely to experience alopecia areata yourself. It is also thought the certain environmental factors can also be a trigger for people who are already prone to getting the condition.
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