psilosis
/saɪˈloʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which a person loses hair, especially from the scalp, resulting in baldness.
- The patient was diagnosed with psilosis after noticing patches of hair loss.
- Treatments for psilosis include medications and topical creams to stimulate hair growth.
- Psilosis can be caused by stress, illness, or genetic factors.