Alopecia areata is patchy areas of hair loss with normal surrounding hair pattern. Patchy hair loss is called alopecia areata. The surrounding hair is normal. Alopecia areata is patchy, loss of hair that can occur on any hair-covered area of the body. This is alopecia areata of the beard area.
Hair loss is referred to as alopecia.
Traction alopecia is a specific type of hair loss that results from repeated traction or tension on the hair. This has been caused by repeatedly pulling the hair into a tight barrette. Traction alopecia may also result from pulling the hair. This picture shows loss of hair along a well-defined line. In patients with vitiligo, loss of pigment often begins over the back of the hands.