Doctor O'Donovan covers alopecia areata, totalis and universalis, 1. Who is affected. 2. Signs and symptoms 3. How it is diagnosed 4. Treatment 5. Prognosis 6. When should you refer the patient for specialist assessment Alopecia areata, is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the hair follicles which leads to sudden onset of non-scarring alopecia which is hair loss where the hair follicles are generally preserved. For more information, see these validated and recognised websites: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/ Credits - DermNET: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/alopecia-areata This video was developed using the following NICE guidelines: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/alopecia-areata/ PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE (NEW MEDICAL EDUCATION VIDEOS EVERY WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY) ************************************************************************** Connect through: YouTube: www.youtube.com/doctorodonovan Instagram: @doctorodonovan Twitter: @doctorodonovan ************************************************************************** Disclaimer: The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published. This is not clinical advice, it is a medical education resource.