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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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There are several forms of hair loss, the most common being androgenetic alopecia, or male- or female-pattern hair loss.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Even so, the review highlights how careful scientific study of traditional remedies can open the door to new treatment strategies for common conditions such as androgenetic alopecia.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men which usually begins between the ages of 20-25 years, according to NICE.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

This is the 2nd time that Chris has made fun of Jada on the #Oscars stage, & tonight he went after her alopecia.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2022

Among the diseases thus caused are ringworm, thrush, alopecia, etc.

From The Story of Germ Life by Conn, H. W. (Herbert William)