bald head

Also known as calvity, loss of hair, hair loss

state where most or all of hair from the head has been lost or intentionally removed

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Other names: Alopecia, baldness
Pronunciation: Alopecia: / ˌ æ l ə ˈ p iː ʃ ( i ) ə , - s i . ə /
Specialty: Dermatology
Symptoms: Loss of hair from part of the head or body.
Complications: Psychological distress
Types: Male-pattern hair loss , female-pattern hair loss , alopecia areata , telogen effluvium
Treatment: Accepting the condition, medications, shaving of balding areas, surgery
Medication: Pattern hair loss : minoxidil , finasteride , Alopecia areata : steroid injections
Frequency: 50% of males, 25% of females (pattern hair loss by age 50)

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Commons category: Hair loss
ICPC 2 ID: S23
NCI Thesaurus ID: C50575
exact match: johnfrankmd.com/male-pattern-baldness
ICD-9-CM: 704.09

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Explanatory video with English subtitles: What causes hair loss? (in 96 seconds)

Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body. Inflammation or scarring is not usually present. Hair loss in some people causes psychological distress.