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    Glossary Family History

    record of health conditions in close relatives

    Family History, also known as family medical history or genetic history, refers to the record of health information about a person's close relatives. This includes information on diseases, conditions, and health patterns that may be hereditary, such as alopecia or other genetic disorders. Understanding family history can help healthcare professionals assess the risk of certain conditions and recommend preventive measures or early interventions.

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    1. Prevalence and Predictors of Premature Graying of Hair Before the Age of 30: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2024
    2. PUVA treatment of alopecia areata totalis and universalis: A retrospective study Australasian journal of dermatology · 2003 · 39 citations
    3. General practitioners’ knowledge and practices related to alopecia areata in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia 2012 · 3 citations
    4. Screening Guidelines for Thyroid Function in Children With Alopecia Areata JAMA dermatology · 2017 · 35 citations
    5. PROFILE OF ALOPECIA AREATA: A QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS OF PATIENT AND FAMILY International Journal of Dermatology · 1992 · 161 citations
    6. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Premature Canities Among University Students in the Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Medicina · 2026
    7. Diabetes Mellitus and Prostate Cancer Risk—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Cancers · 2024 · 3 citations
    8. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Traction Alopecia in Women in North Sudan: A Community-Based, Cross-Sectional Study Medicina · 2025
    9. Pendekatan Diagnosis dan Tata Laksana Alopesia Androgenetik Medicinus · 2022
    10. Screening guidelines for thyroid function in children with alopecia areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
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