What is the name of the condition where people lose hair or can't grow hair?

Question

And I don't mean male pattern baldness, it's the one that some people have no body hair at all.

Answer 1

alopecia

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Alopecia. Of which there are varying forms.

"Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the head, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. In 1%–2% of cases, the condition can spread to the entire scalp (Alopecia totalis) or to the entire epidermis (Alopecia universalis)."

Answer 4

It is called Alopecia areata. Generally, people simply refer to it as alopecia. When it spreads to the entire head, it is called Alopecia totalis, and when it spreads over the entire body, causing loss of all body hair, it is called Alopecia universalis.

I have actually met a couple of people with it. It has been very difficult for them to deal with, as both of the people I know who have it are women. Society is accustomed to men with bald heads, but it is a lot more stressful when it happens to a woman, especially since a woman's hair is so often tied to her sexuality.

Answer 5

Alopecia is the term for the loss of hair, and also for the condition where people who can't grow any hair.

Answer 6

Alopecia.

Answer 7

It's called alopecia..I know someone with it....she's bald mostly with fuzz on her head, has to wear hair pieces...don't know much else about it.

Answer 8

Alopecia.

Answer 9

I went to my doctor for this condition which is called alopecia, he gave me an envelope.

Answer 10

aleopecia areata & i have had it since i was 8 you can get steroid injections into the scape if you do not have totalis and your hair has the chance to grow back.

Answer 11

Allipesia Areata (I know spelled wrong but you,ll understand what I mean)