This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Alopecia Areata. Alopecia Areata is a common dermatosis associated with non-scarring hair loss. It was created by Sargam (Medical Student, University of Alberta) and Dr. Eunice Chow (Clinical Academic Dermatologist, University of Alberta)  

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• Podcast: Pediatric Alopecia

An author of this Note has financial support from Vichy, Sun Pharma, Kenvue, Leo Pharma

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