Alopecia

usgb/ˌæləˈpiːʃə/
noun

A medical condition that causes hair to fall out in patches.

The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with alopecia.
Visual representation of "alopecia" - A medical condition that causes hair to fall out in patches.

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  • diagnose alopecia
  • suffer from alopecia

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Medical Condition

Alopecia is a health issue, not a style choice.

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He didn't shave his head; he developed alopecia.
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Sensitive Topic

Discuss alopecia respectfully as it can affect people's self-esteem.

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She prefers to wear a hat since her alopecia became noticeable.
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Not Just Baldness

Alopecia can involve partial hair loss, not just complete baldness.

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Alopecia has caused patches of hair loss, not full baldness.
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