Alopecia Alopecia simply means hair loss (baldness). From Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine,
4/6/01
by J. Ricker Polsdorfer
Alopecia areata registry This study is currently recruiting patients. Sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Alopecia areata ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology,
7/1/05
Alopecia areata registry This study is currently recruiting patients. Sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Alopecia areata ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology,
5/1/05
Bald spots on a young girl - Photo Rounds - diagnosis of alopecia areata An 8-year-old Hispanic girl was brought to see her family physician by her mother, who noticed 2 bald spots on the back of her daughter's scalp while ... From Journal of Family Practice,
1/1/04
by Richard P. Usatine
Alopecia areata Alopecia areata is an asymptomatic, nonscarring hair loss with spontaneous remissions and exacerbations. Although the etiology is unknown, the disorder ... From American Family Physician,
4/1/90
by Jay M. Weitzner
Hair loss Hair loss, or alopecia, is total or partial baldness caused by hormonal changes or physical or mental stress. From Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine,
4/6/01
by Paula Ford-Martin
Common hair loss disorders - Caring For Common Skin Conditions Hair loss (alopecia) affects men and women of all ages and often significantly affects social and psychologic well-being. Although alopecia has several ... From American Family Physician,
7/1/03
by Karyn Springer