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Alopecia universalis

Definition:

Alopecia universalis is the most severe form of alopecia areata, characterized by generalized scalp and body atrichia with papular lesions. Mutations in the gene HR coding for the Hairless protein are associated with alopecia universalis. It is inherited in autosomal recessive manner.

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