Alopecia,

Definition

Hair loss caused by injury to the scalp. Common causes include the use of caustic hair straighteners, especially those that include lye as an ingredient; stress traction injury from tight rollers and braiding; overheating of the hair shafts; and compulsive pulling out of hair (trichotillomania).

 

 

Other Medical Definitions

• Cider Vinegar Diet
• Bundling
• Acid Reflux
• Neglect, Child
• Gastric Outlet Obstruction
• Reading Retardation
• Reflux
• Serum Amyloid A
• Active Euthanasia
• Tonsillolith