Alopecia

/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.

Often appears as...

  • diagnose alopecia
  • suffer from alopecia

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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.

Often appears as...

  • 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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Medical Condition

Alopecia is a health issue, not a style choice.

Illustration for Medical Condition
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.

Illustration for Sensitive Topic
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.

Illustration for Not Just Baldness
Alopecia has caused patches of hair loss, not full baldness.
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Medical Condition

Alopecia is a health issue, not a style choice.

Illustration for Medical Condition
He didn't shave his head; he developed alopecia.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sensitive Topic

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

Illustration for Sensitive Topic
She prefers to wear a hat since her alopecia became noticeable.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Baldness

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

Illustration for Not Just Baldness
Alopecia has caused patches of hair loss, not full baldness.
Visual representation of the word "Alopecia"

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Quote examples

Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

I have alopecia. That's an autoimmune condition. I don't like to say disease because I don't feel like I'm diseased. So it's a condition. And it's like your immune system is confused. So it attacks the hair follicles, and so your hair falls out.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

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Jonjo Shelvey

I've got alopecia so I've got bald patches all over my head and I grew up with that, so obviously I've become accustomed to it, but it's still not nice when people are saying it in your industry when they know you've got a condition.
Portrait of Jonjo Shelvey

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Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

Even when I was in my 20s, very few of my friends even knew that I had alopecia. I kept it under wraps. I didn't want to let anyone know, and I didn't want it to affect my career or the possibility of me getting hired for a job.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

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Lisa Vanderpump

English Businesswoman

I'm also interested in pets with alopecia. And design. I'm surprised I haven't gone through with a homeware brand. The bedding, the comforters, the candles, the this and that. I would like to design everything.
Portrait of Lisa Vanderpump

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Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

To clear the air once and for all, I don't have cancer. I'm not going through chemotherapy. I have alopecia. Alopecia areata, to be exact about it. I love the way that I look; I'm not worried about it.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

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Shweta Tripathi

Indian Actress

I was not aware of alopecia before 'Gone Kesh,' and when I heard the synopsis, read the script, I realized how ignorant we are about people's lifestyles and their issues.
Portrait of Shweta Tripathi

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Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

The fact I have alopecia is a unique thing. It lends itself to these very bright, vibrant characters, whether a good guy or a bad guy.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

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Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

I've had alopecia since I was 3, so quite a few years. I grew up with it, and it was always very manageable.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

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Greg Mottola

American Director

I have alopecia. My hair fell out when I was in college and I didn't take it so well.
Portrait of Greg Mottola

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Jonjo Shelvey

I think I always stressed myself out as a kid, and alopecia can be caused by stress.
Portrait of Jonjo Shelvey

Quote examples

Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

I have alopecia. That's an autoimmune condition. I don't like to say disease because I don't feel like I'm diseased. So it's a condition. And it's like your immune system is confused. So it attacks the hair follicles, and so your hair falls out.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

Quote examples

Jonjo Shelvey

I've got alopecia so I've got bald patches all over my head and I grew up with that, so obviously I've become accustomed to it, but it's still not nice when people are saying it in your industry when they know you've got a condition.
Portrait of Jonjo Shelvey

Quote examples

Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

Even when I was in my 20s, very few of my friends even knew that I had alopecia. I kept it under wraps. I didn't want to let anyone know, and I didn't want it to affect my career or the possibility of me getting hired for a job.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

Quote examples

Lisa Vanderpump

English Businesswoman

I'm also interested in pets with alopecia. And design. I'm surprised I haven't gone through with a homeware brand. The bedding, the comforters, the candles, the this and that. I would like to design everything.
Portrait of Lisa Vanderpump

Quote examples

Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

To clear the air once and for all, I don't have cancer. I'm not going through chemotherapy. I have alopecia. Alopecia areata, to be exact about it. I love the way that I look; I'm not worried about it.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

Quote examples

Shweta Tripathi

Indian Actress

I was not aware of alopecia before 'Gone Kesh,' and when I heard the synopsis, read the script, I realized how ignorant we are about people's lifestyles and their issues.
Portrait of Shweta Tripathi

Quote examples

Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

The fact I have alopecia is a unique thing. It lends itself to these very bright, vibrant characters, whether a good guy or a bad guy.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

Quote examples

Anthony Carrigan

American Actor

I've had alopecia since I was 3, so quite a few years. I grew up with it, and it was always very manageable.
Portrait of Anthony Carrigan

Quote examples

Greg Mottola

American Director

I have alopecia. My hair fell out when I was in college and I didn't take it so well.
Portrait of Greg Mottola

Quote examples

Jonjo Shelvey

I think I always stressed myself out as a kid, and alopecia can be caused by stress.
Portrait of Jonjo Shelvey
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