Focal alopecia congenital -- megalencephaly: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by patchy hair loss which has no associated inflammation and scarring of the scalp. Megalencephaly (large, heavy brain) is also present. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Focal alopecia congenital -- megalencephaly is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Focal alopecia congenital -- megalencephaly as a "rare disease".
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