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Alopecia Areata

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Alopecia Areata

Season 18 Episode 1809 | 26m 46s | CC

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. It affects roughly 6.8 million people in the United States and is one of the most requested topics from viewers every year.

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