Alopecia universalis is a medical disorder in which the afflicted are unable to grow hair on the entire body. It is the most severe form of alopecia areata. Alopecia universalis can occur at any age, and is currently believed to be an autoimmune disorder.

Famous Sufferers

• The professional swimmer Duncan Goodhew benefits from alopecia universalis, which gives him a hydrodynamic advantage.
• NBA player Charlie Villanueva, currently of the Milwaukee Bucks.
• British Comedian, Matt Lucas (most known from his role in Little Britain). Lucas uses his baldness to his advantage, allowing him to don various wigs for his roles, keeping it looking natural.
• Gail Porter, Scottish TV presenter, voted one of the world's top 100 sexiest women whose nude image was projected on the Houses of Parliament in 1999.

See also

• Baldness

External links

• Alopecia Ireland
• Alopecia Universalis: An in-depth look
• Women's Alopecia Universalis Support
• Charlie Villenueva & alopecia profile

Congenital disorders