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alopecia

[al-uh-pee-shee-uh, -see-uh] / ˌæl əˈpi ʃi ə, -si ə /
NOUN
male pattern baldness
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Researchers found that genetic variants associated with naturally higher levels of GLP-1 receptor proteins were more common in men with androgenetic alopecia.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

Researchers found that adults with type 2 diabetes who used GLP-1 receptor agonists developed alopecia more often than patients taking two other common types of diabetes medication.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

For women living with hair loss - whether through cancer treatment, alopecia or ageing - breakthroughs like this hint at something once thought impossible: that hair loss can be reversed.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

He never flinched, instead taking it upon himself to bring up prominent women with alopecia.

From Slate ● May 23, 2026

When hair-bearing areas are affected, epilation may occur without destroying the hair follicles and the hairs are reproduced, but if the reaction is excessive permanent alopecia may result.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson


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