Ophiasis

Classification according to ICD-10
L63.2	Ophiasis
ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019)

The ophiasis is a special form of alopecia areata in the head area, which occurs particularly at the hairline, for example at the neck, or on the temples, but not on the apex portion.

The hair loss occurs in a snake shape, from which the medical name is derived - Greek ophis means "snake".

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ophiasis . In: Altmeyer's Encyclopedia of Dermatology . Springer online, accessed on November 6, 2018

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