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Hi There.. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am 20 years old. I have a HUGE problem.. About 4 years ago, I was a normal boy with hair on every part of my body, until all of a sudden ALL my hair on my body start to come out until there no hair on my body. I believe the roots and everything came off.. I went to the hospital and they don't know what the cause... I need Help.. I want my hair back on my body.. Will hair transplant work?? -Thai Yang

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Male , Age: 20

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cream on scalp, but no help.

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The condition you describe is called alopecia areata

Here are some resources for you
http://www.naaf.org/default2.asp

http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/alopecia/alopecia.htm

http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic14.htm

You should make an appointment with a dermatologist to have your case specifically diagnosed and to discuss possible treatment options.

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