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5 Facts you should know about
Alopecia areata
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Approximately 2% of the global population suffer from AA over the course of their lifetime
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It can affect all age groups, but typically occurs by age 40
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It affects people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds
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The pathophysiology involves multiple immune effector cells, including CD8+ T cells and natural killer cells
5
The inflammation around the hair follicle is driven by inflammatory cytokines, which may lead to hair loss
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