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    Glossary Alopecia Neoplastica

    hair loss due to cancer metastasis to the scalp

    Alopecia Neoplastica is a type of hair loss caused by the spread of cancer cells to the skin of the scalp. This condition occurs when a primary cancer, such as breast or lung cancer, metastasizes to the scalp, leading to localized hair loss and often presenting as a single or multiple bald patches.

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