An abnormal fear of becoming bald. This phobia may be related to a fear of loss of strength, fear of aging, fear of the loss of attractiveness, or fear triggered by seeing one's own body. Baldness occurs when hair falls out and is not replaced by new hair growth. Women also fear hair loss and hair thinning with age, and some seek assistance from beauticians or use artificial hairpieces. Some parents become fearful if their babies develop temporary bald spots on the back of their heads caused by the friction of rubbing the head against bedding.
Some adults also develop bald spots if their work gear or rough clothing produces friction.
Another type of baldness that causes much anxiety is alopecia areata. In this condition, bald patches suddenly appear on the scalp and occasionally on other hairy areas such as the beard, eyelashes, and eyebrows. The cause of this disorder is unknown, but the hair generally regrows. You may return to the with a simple click. You will find out how to access this valuable source of information by going to the Latin-Greek Cross References subscription page.