alopecia
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It’s unclear whether an increasing number of people are experiencing hair loss, although some researchers say lifestyle and dietary habits can bring on early onset androgenetic alopecia.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026
One condition is known as alopecia areata which is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the hair follicles - causing the hair to fall out.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, is one of the most widespread causes of hair thinning in both men and women.
From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025
Pinkett Smith has been public about her alopecia since 2018, when she first mentioned the diagnosis during her family’s series, “Red Table Talk.”
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2022
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 Thomson, Alexis
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