alopecia vs hair loss

alopecia

noun
  • Loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers, whether natural or caused by disease. 

  • Baldness. 

  • Deficiency of the hair, which may be caused by failure to grow or loss after growth. 

hair loss

noun
  • Loss of hair from the head or body due to a medical condition. 

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