Sentences with phrase «development of alopecia»

Disease Association Note: Variants of the D locus are sometimes responsible for a condition called color dilution Alopecia, black hair follicular dysplasia, or blue Doberman syndrome (depending on the breed) because dilute coat color can be associated with development of alopecia (hair loss).

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In a review of 19 studies, researchers at Johns Hopkins say they can confirm a «strong association» between certain scalp - pulling hairstyles — many common among African - Americans — and the development of traction alopecia, gradual hair loss caused by damage to the hair follicle from prolonged or repeated tension on the hair root.

In extreme cases, women with PCOS may experience alopecia, the development of one or more circular bald patches that can merge one into the next.