alopecia

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There are other types of hair loss, like the autoimmune condition alopecia areata, which is treated with JAK inhibitors, steroids or minoxidil.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men which usually begins between the ages of 20-25 years, according to NICE.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Pinkett Smith then pivoted to the main topic of the “Red Table Talk” episode: alopecia — an autoimmune disorder that causes significant hair loss in people, including Pinkett Smith.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2022

Among the diseases thus caused are ringworm, thrush, alopecia, etc.

From The Story of Germ Life by Conn, H. W. (Herbert William)