Excessive hair loss throughout the body of an individual is due to :
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Graves disease
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Schleroderma
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Alopecia areata
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing excessive hair loss throughout the body. It results from the immune system attacking hair follicles. Graves disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect the thyroid, while scleroderma affects connective tissue.