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alopecia

[al-uh-pee-shee-uh, -see-uh] / ˌæl əˈpi ʃi ə, -si ə /
NOUN
male pattern baldness
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It’s unclear whether an increasing number of people are experiencing hair loss, although some researchers say lifestyle and dietary habits can bring on early onset androgenetic alopecia.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

The winner of this year's Great British Bake Off has said living with alopecia has "changed her perception of beauty".

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

Salon dug into the full context of Rock’s history mocking Pinkett Smith, her condition of alopecia and possibly even Rock’s own issues.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2022

The accompanying illustration shows a case in which there was osseous depression of the cranium and a localized alopecia.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)