Hair Loss Terminology

noun a person who is experiencing hair loss or baldness

adjective describing someone who is experiencing hair loss or baldness

adverb modifying the adjective 'challenged', indicating a lack or deficiency in hair follicles

• Individuals who are follically challenged may consider hair restoration treatments.
• My dad jokes that he is follically challenged because of his receding hairline.
• Some guys feel self-conscious about being follicly challenged.
• Being follically challenged in the world of fashion can be a hindrance.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of becoming bald

• Phalacrophobia is a rare condition characterized by an intense fear of becoming bald.
• I heard that John has phalacrophobia and is always worried about losing his hair.
• Some people with phalacrophobia are known to be hat addicts.
• Her phalacrophobia extended beyond hair loss to a fear of losing control in any aspect of her life.