Hair Loss Presentations and Symptoms

Key Takeaways

• Alopecia areata involves sudden, patchy hair loss due to an autoimmune attack on hair follicles.
• Nail changes, including pitting or ridges, may accompany hair loss in affected individuals.
• The condition can progress to alopecia totalis or universalis, with complete scalp or body hair loss.
• Psychological distress is prevalent, affecting patients' quality of life and emotional health.