Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other parts of the body, affecting more than 6 million Americans, and there is no known cure for the condition.

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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other parts of the body, affecting more than 6 million Americans, and there is no known cure for the condition.
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