Tumor alopecia
Tumor Alopecia
Tumor alopecia (pronounced: too-mor al-oh-pee-sha) is a medical condition characterized by hair loss due to the presence of a tumor or cancer in the body.
Etymology
The term "tumor alopecia" is derived from two Latin words. "Tumor" comes from the Latin word 'tumere' which means to swell, and "alopecia" is derived from the Greek word 'alopex', which means fox. The term alopecia was used because of the patchy hair loss often seen in foxes.
Definition
Tumor alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs when a tumor or cancer interferes with the normal hair growth cycle. This can happen as a result of the tumor itself or from treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of tumor alopecia is hair loss, which can be localized to the area of the tumor or more widespread, depending on the type and location of the tumor. Other symptoms may include changes in the texture or color of the hair, and in some cases, the hair may grow back differently after treatment.
Related Terms
- Alopecia Areata: A condition that causes hair to fall out in small patches.
- Anagen Effluvium: A rapid hair loss resulting from medical treatment, such as chemotherapy.
- Telogen Effluvium: A temporary hair loss condition usually due to stress, shock, or a traumatic event.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
- Radiation Therapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tumor alopecia
- Wikipedia's article - Tumor alopecia
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