January 5, 2017Health Library
Absence or loss of hair, especially of the head.
ETIOLOGY: Alopecia may result from serious illness, drugs, endocrine disorders, certain forms of dermatitis, hereditary factors, radiation, or physiological changes as a part of the aging process.
TREATMENT: Treatments may include drugs, such as minoxidil or finasteride; surgeries, such as hair transplantation; or prostheses (wigs).