Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes sudden, unpredictable, and often distressing patchy hair loss on the scalp, face, and body.

In this personal essay, hairstylist and curl expert Kys Clark shares how having alopecia has redefined what beauty means to her.

You can try to stop alopecia areata from spreading with some lifestyle changes and medical treatment. However, it may not always be possible.

Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia is most commonly seen in women of African descent, though it has been reported in men and other races. It typically starts at the crown of the scalp and ...

The primary cicatricial alopecias are an uncommon, complex group of disorders that result in permanent destruction of the hair follicle, usually involving scalp hair alone. Prompt diagnosis and ...

Discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp has the same appearance as discoid lupus elsewhere on the face and body. The scalp is the sole skin site affected in 11% to 20%.

Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a chronic inflammatory scalp disorder that represents a follicular variant of lichen planus. It is characterized by perifollicular erythema, hyperkeratosis, and ...

Scalp tenderness may be caused by sunburns, rashes, hair loss conditions, and more. Learn more about causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment here.

USA: A recent literature review published in Skin Appendage Disorders has raised concerns about a possible link between primary scarring alopecia and a heightened risk of developing skin cancers, ...

Alopecia universalis (AU) is a rare autoimmune condition that involves complete loss of hair on your face, scalp, and body.