Why do some patients have defects on the skull around the areas where the patches of Alopecia Areata are located?

November 29, 2016
Asked By:Ricardo54414 in Brazil, IN

It seems like the patients have defects on the skull where the patches are located. Kinda like "depression" on the skull

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November 30, 2016

Answer: Skin depressions in patients with alopecia areata: What is the cause?

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November 30, 2016

Answer: Skin depressions in patients with alopecia areata: What is the cause?

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April 3, 2020

Answer: Defects in scalp

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April 3, 2020

Answer: Defects in scalp

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