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* The effect of minoxidil on hair growth was first identified by Guinter Kahn He | * The effect of minoxidil on hair growth was first identified by Guinter Kahn. He observed and report hair growth on patients who were on the minoxidil patch and postulated their possible use for hair growth. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ogechukwu Hannah Nnabude, MD
Overview
The origin of the words use to describe alopecia are of Greek and Celtic origin. Balding is often associated with enhanced social status and maturity. The term alopecia dates at least the time of Hippocrates.
Historical Perspective
Etymology
- The term alopecia (al-oh-PEE-she-uh) was used by physicians dating back to Hippocrates alopecia and is formed from the Greek αλώπηξ (alopex), meaning fox. The origin of this usage is because this animal sheds its coat twice a year. [1]
- The term bald likely derives from the English word balde, which means "white, pale", or Celtic ball, which means "white patch or blaze", such as on a horse's head.[2]
- The first use of the phrase alopecia areata is attributed to Polish physician John Jonston (1603–1675) in his book “Medicina Practica,” written in 1664. The term alopecia areata (AA) was introduced by French physician Sauvages de Lacroix (1706–1767) in “Nosologia Methodica,” published in 1763. [1]
Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies
- The effect of minoxidil on hair growth was first identified by Guinter Kahn. He observed and report hair growth on patients who were on the minoxidil patch and postulated their possible use for hair growth.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Callander J, Yesudian PD (2018). "Nosological Nightmare and Etiological Enigma: A History of Alopecia Areata". Int J Trichology. 10 (3): 140–141. doi:10.4103/ijt.ijt_23_18. PMC 6028995. PMID 30034197.
- ↑ Harper, Douglas. "Entry for "bald"". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 2006-12-07.