In medical terms, partial baldness is referred to as partial alopecia. It is characterized by a loss of hair of parts of the scalp, where only these parts become glabrous.
Most common diseases
Facial Hemiatrophy
Progressive hemifacial atrophy (Parry-Romberg syndrome) is a rare entity characterized by severe hemifacial atrophy affecting subcutaneous tissue. Its clinical manifestations are mainly neurological and ocular. The most common ocular finding is enophthalmos with eyelid modifications (ptosis, retraction, atrophy).[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Primary Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism-Partial Alopecia Syndrome
Synonyms al awadi-farag-teebi syndrome primary hypergonadotropic hypogonadism - partial alopecia Etiology Please input defination information here. [pediascape.org]
Two sisters presented with partial alopecia, primary hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and Mullerian hypoplasia associated with mild mental retardation, microcephaly, flat occiput [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Jordan Al-Awadi et al. (1985) reported three siblings (two females and a male) with primary hypogonadism and partial alopecia. [cags.org.ae]
Salti-Salem Syndrome
Pseudoanodontia and Optic Atrophy Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism And Partial Alopecia Hypogonadism and Testicular Atrophy Hypogonadism with Low-Grade Mental Deficiency and [rgd.mcw.edu]
Etiology In contrast to the syndrome of primary hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and partial alopecia (see this term), streak or absent ovaries, hypoplastic uterus, and microcephaly [orpha.net]
Frontonasal Dysplasia 2 Garret Tripp Syndrome Glomerulonephritis with Sparse Hair and Telangiectases Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome gonadal dysgenesis Growth Retardation, Alopecia [rgd.mcw.edu]
Woodhouse Sakati Syndrome
Source: A Dictionary of Biomedicine John Lackie A disorder in which there is a combination of hypogonadism, partial alopecia, diabetes mellitus, mental retardation, and deafness [oxfordreference.com]
There was intrafamilial variability as some of the patients showed alopecia totalis and others showed frontal alopecia or only partial alopecia. [journals.lww.com]
alopecia, hypogonadism, diabetes, and moderate mental retardation. [sciepub.com]
Cerebellotrigeminal Dermal Dysplasia
Based on literature and our experience, we propose the presence of trigeminal anesthesia and/or partial alopecia of the scalp to complete the diagnosis of the syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Abstract Gomez-Lopez-Hernández syndrome (GLHS) is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome char- acterized by a triad of findings: partial alopecia of the scalp, trigeminal anaesthesia [jstage.jst.go.jp]
We report on an additional male patient now aged 15 8/12 years with synostosis of the lambdoid suture, partial scalp alopecia, corneal opacity, mental retardation and striking [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
Etiology In contrast to the syndrome of primary hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and partial alopecia (see this term), streak or absent ovaries, hypoplastic uterus, and microcephaly [orpha.net]
All affected patients had total or partial alopecia, clinical and chemical evidence of hypogonadism (low levels of estradiol and testosterone); females had clear evidence [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
She had partial alopecia and friable hair starting early in life. There was no history of abnormal movements. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Primary hypogonadism and partial alopecia in three sibs with mullerian hypoplasia in the affected females. [jpma.org.pk]
Etiology In contrast to the syndrome of primary hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and partial alopecia (see this term), streak or absent ovaries, hypoplastic uterus, and microcephaly [orpha.net]
All affected patients had total or partial alopecia, clinical and chemical evidence of hypogonadism (low levels of estradiol and testosterone); females had clear evidence [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Atopic Dermatitis
The pattern of hair loss in men starts above both temples and recedes to create a characteristic “M” shape, also thinning at the crown and commonly progressing to partial [brickellbio.com]
While the causes of androgenic alopecia remain unclear, especially in females, in males it is commonly attributed to a combination of genetics and the male hormone dihydrotestosterone [brickellbio.com]
Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
[ edit ] Description English: Phenotype characteristics of patients 2, a, b dysplastic nails and toes, and 3, c thickened, dysplastic nails, d plantar hyperkeratosis, d partial [commons.wikimedia.org]
[2] : 507,511,517-16 Presentation [ edit ] Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 2, or Clouston syndrome (referred to as HED2 throughout this entry) is characterized by partial [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] to total alopecia; nail hypoplasia and nail deformities; skin hyperpigmentation, particularly over the joints; normal teeth; and palmoplantar keratoderma. [genedx.com]
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
On examination she had titubation, partial alopecia and severe onycholysis. BP 140/80 mm Hg, HR 70/min. Rectal examination showed a palpable mass. [endocrine-abstracts.org]
The manifestations of the integuments (partial alopecia and onychotrophia), associated with gastric polyposis, support the diagnosis of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome raised during [em-consulte.com]