Anyone can have alopecia areata. It often begins in childhood. You have a slightly higher risk of having alopecia areata if a close family member has it. Your risk is even greater if your family member lost his or her first patch of hair before age 30.
A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No incisions are needed. The surgeon reaches the prostate by putting an instrument into the end of the penis and through the urethra. This instrument, called a resectoscope, is about 12 inches long and .5 inch in diameter.
Transurethral resection of the prostate requires a stay in the hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your doctor's practices. Generally, a TURP follows this process: You'll be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that may interfere with the procedure.easons for the procedure. TURP is generally done to relieve symptoms due to prostate enlargement, often due to BPH. When the prostate gland is enlarged, the gland can press against the urethra and interfere with or obstruct the passage of urine out of the body.