Question

question 18 (1 point)
which of the following statements is true about alopecia areata?
a alopecia areata is also known as male pattern baldness and does not affect womer
b alopecia areata most often begins in childhood.
c alopecia areata is most easily identified by scalp inflammation.
d alopecia areata causes the loss of all terminal hair on the body.

Explanation:

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that can affect people of all ages, including children. Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is different from alopecia areata and can affect women. Alopecia areata typically presents with smooth, round patches of hair loss without significant scalp inflammation (unlike some other hair loss conditions like tinea capitis - fungal infection). Total loss of all terminal hair on the body is alopecia universalis, which is a more severe form but not the typical presentation of alopecia areata.

Answer:

B. Alopecia areata most often begins in childhood.