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NR_511 Final_derm_and_gastro NR_511 Final_derm_and_gastro 1. Alopecia Hair loss is a gradual process; up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before the loss becomes clinically apparent. Alopecia is associated with emotional distress even if the hair loss is temporary (alopecia areata). The most common cause of permanent hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, or male-pattern baldness (common baldness). A thorough history is important in the evaluation of alopecia. Information regarding family member...