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Alopecia

The immune system malfunction is linked to hair loss.

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Alopecia

As if MS weren’t unfair enough, the immune system sometimes launches accidental attacks on your hair follicles. Hair loss due to alopecia isn’t permanent, but it could take months to grow back.

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Antibody

The secret to defending against bacteria and viruses.

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Ataxia

Unsteady on your feet? Learn more about ataxia.

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Autoimmune Disease

When the immune system gets a bit confused...

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Axon

The middle men of the nervous system, often impacted by MS.

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