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What is the definition of Alopecia Totalis?
Alopecia totalis (AT) is a condition characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp. It is an advanced form of alopecia areata a condition that causes round patches of hair loss. Although the exact cause of AT is unknown, it is thought to be an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles. Roughly 20% of affected people have a family member with alopecia, suggesting that genetic factors may contribute to the development of AT.
What are the alternative names for Alopecia Totalis?
  • Alopecia totalis
  • Loss of all scalp hair
Who are the top Alopecia Totalis Local Doctors?
Dr. Erin M. Ibler
Dermatology
Dr. Erin M. Ibler
Dermatology

Pinnacle Dermatology Chicago - Bucktown

2148 N Damen Avenue, 
Chicago, IL 
 (4.7 mi)
773-938-8128
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Erin Ibler is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ibler has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Totalis. Her top areas of expertise are Lamellar Ichthyosis, Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Ibler is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. James J. Herrmann
Dermatology
Dr. James J. Herrmann
Dermatology

Dupage Medical Group Ltd

199 Town Sq, A, 
Wheaton, IL 
 (24.4 mi)
630-871-6690
Languages Spoken:
English
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James Herrmann is a Dermatologist in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Herrmann and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Totalis. His top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Psoriasis. Dr. Herrmann is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Kelly L. Abate
Dermatology
Dr. Kelly L. Abate
Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology Sc

1890 Silver Cross Blvd, Suite 505, 
New Lenox, IL 
 (29.5 mi)
708-424-0656
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kelly Abate is a Dermatologist in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Abate and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Totalis. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Melanoma.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center