What Do Loss Of Hair From Hands And Legs Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016

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Question : I am 69..male....5ft 7. ...185.... I notice that in the last year I am losing hair on my forearms and legs. I dont have any skin disease.its just much thinner. I was never really hairy. Id like to know what it means

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Alopecia aerata

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Loss of hair from hand and leg is seen in alopecia aerata.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This Will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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