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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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Available clinical records did not provide enough detail to determine the severity, extent, or duration of the alopecia.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

They compared alopecia rates among adults with type 2 diabetes who began treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors, or DPP-4 inhibitors.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Tsuji says the findings are "a major breakthrough", a potential game-changer in treating alopecia.

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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