Hair & Scalp SciencesQuestion 68 of 100
'Alopecia' refers to:
a.Excessive oiliness
b.Ringworm
c.Abnormal hair loss
d.Split ends
Explanation
Alopecia is the general term for hair loss, which may be patchy (alopecia areata) or general. It is not contagious, though the underlying cause may warrant a physician's evaluation.
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