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==Explanation of Condition==
 
==Explanation of Condition==
Condition causing patchy hair loss. Possibly autoimmune in origin.
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Hair loss. There are many causes, such as hereditary hair loss or related to sex hormones (particularly testosterone).
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Another form of alopecia is '''alopecia areata''',  a condition causing patchy hair loss that may be autoimmune in origin.
  
 
==Guidance==
 
==Guidance==

Revision as of 14:56, 19 July 2012

Acceptability at Recruitment

ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Hair loss. There are many causes, such as hereditary hair loss or related to sex hormones (particularly testosterone).

Another form of alopecia is alopecia areata, a condition causing patchy hair loss that may be autoimmune in origin.

Guidance

Acceptable but inform TC at CT/workup.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Spot Baldness

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012