What it is
This category is often considered when the pattern is more patch-focused and less consistent with gradual patterned thinning or global shedding.
Common signs
- Patch-focused change rather than diffuse thinning
- Possible eyebrow, beard, or nail clues
- Rapid appearance of clearly defined areas
How Hair Quiz uses this
The quiz weighs patch-focused descriptions, change tempo, and associated clues to estimate whether alopecia areata should rank higher in the summary.