Alopecia

Alopecia

Definition

Hair loss usually from the scalp. It may result in bald spots or spread to the entire scalp or the entire epidermis. It may be androgenetic or caused by chemotherapeutic agents, compulsive hair pulling, autoimmune disorders or congenital conditions.

Also known as alopecia, hair loss, loss Of hair — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Hair Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Finasteride may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Minoxidil may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)