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alopecia

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REDIRECT Hair loss

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Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, a condition where hair falls out from the scalp or other parts of the body. It matters because it can affect people's appearance and self-confidence, and may sometimes signal an underlying health issue that deserves attention.

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health specialty
dermatology
Commons category
Alopecia
topic's main category
Category:Alopecia
has cause
ageing
different from
bald head
has effect
bald head
NCI Thesaurus ID
C50575
drug or therapy used for treatment
minoxidil
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REDIRECT Hair loss

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