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Alopecia

Definition

• Alopecia is the loss of hair.

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MSDS Relevance

• Acute or chronic exposure to some chemicals may result in the temporary or permanent loss of hair. For example, a symptom of thallium (a heavy metal) poisoning is loss of hair. Hair loss is also a symptom of excessive radiation exposure and can also result from the use of chemotherapy (anticancer) drugs.

  Of course, alopecia also has many other causes, including heredity, normal aging, and auto-immune disorders. See the links below for further information.

Further Reading Questions and Answers About Alopecia Areata at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The NIH's MedLinePlus site features an interactive tutorial on alopecia. Visit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Alopecia Areata at eMedicine.com is a technical article for emergency room physicians. HerAlopecia.com deals with women's hair loss and support. See also: Heavy metal. Additional definitions from Google and OneLook.

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