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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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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

The winner of this year's Great British Bake Off has said living with alopecia has "changed her perception of beauty".

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Androgenetic alopecia develops gradually over time and is influenced by both genetic and hormonal factors.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

“This is a really important ‘Red Table Talk’ on alopecia.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2022

The plaques of alopecia areata are smooth, often completely devoid of hair, and free from scales; while those of ringworm show numerous broken hairs and stumps, desquamation, and usually symptoms of mild inflammatory action.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman




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