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alopecia

MONDO:0004907

Also known as: alopecia, hair loss, loss Of hair, alopecia areata

MONDO:
MONDO:0004907
Orphanet:
79364
Rare disease43 associated genes

Description

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.

Associated genes

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External references

Sources: MONDO (CC BY 4.0), Open Targets (CC0), Orphanet (CC BY 4.0).

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