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Insurance and Medical Coding Test Prep

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The term “alopecia” is commonly referred to as what?

Athlete’s foot
Hair loss
Heat rash
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Answer: B - The term “alopecia” is commonly referred to as hair loss. Alopecia can be acute or chronic, resulting in baldness. It can be an inherited trait but can also be the result of chemotherapy, a hormonal imbalance, infections, severe stress, or a medication side-effect.

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