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Alopecia totalis is the loss of all hair on the head and face.Its causes are unclear, but believed to be autoimmune.Research suggests there may be a genetic component linked to developing alopecia totalis; the presence of DRB1*0401 and DQB1*0301, both of which are human leukocyte antigens (HLA), were found to be associated with long-standing alopecia totalis.
Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). [6] Itching from lice bites is common. [5] During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks. [5] If a person is infected again, symptoms may begin much more quickly. [5]
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [1]
In a few cases, all the hair on the scalp is lost (alopecia totalis), or all body hair is lost (alopecia universalis). Hair loss can be permanent, or temporary. [7] [1] Alopecia areata is believed to be an autoimmune disease resulting from a breach in the immune privilege of the hair follicles.
January 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 struck the coast of San Francisco on Friday morning, the United States Geological Survey reported.
Grier was then asked directly if Hill backed off his comments declaring that "I'm out." Grier said no, then added this: "But he never asked for a trade with me," Grier said.
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, also known as dissecting folliculitis, perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens of Hoffman, perifolliculitis abscedens et suffodiens, or folliculitis abscedens et suffodiens, is an inflammatory condition of the scalp that can lead to scarring alopecia, which begins with deep inflammatory nodules, primarily over occiput, that progresses to coalescing ...
Even though Taylor Swift and Matty Healy only dated briefly in 2023, their short-lived affair continues to make headlines.. After a recent report in The Sun stating that Healy will address the ...