Alopecia

Definition: Hair loss usually from the scalp. It may result in bald spots or spread to the entire scalp or the entire epidermis. It may be androgenetic or caused by chemotherapeutic agents, compulsive hair pulling, autoimmune disorders or congenital conditions.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): alopecia, hair loss, loss of hair, hair thinning, thinning of hair, baldness, alopecias, falling hair, Thinning Hair, alo- pecia

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