bald

(bawld),

Having no hair, or a decrease in the amount of hair of the scalp.

[M.E. balled]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

bald

(bôld)

adj. balder, baldest

Lacking hair on the head.

bald′ly adv.

bald′ness n.

Patient discussion about bald

Q. What medications cause hair loss? I have RA, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, allergies and depression for which I take medication. Which of these cause hair loss?

A. any one of them can, you need to ask your pharmacist about it

Q. Will my hair fall off if I have leukemia? I was diagnosed with ALL and I have to pass on a series of chemotherapy treatments, will my hair fall off? What are the side effects of chemotherapy?

A. Sorry but Yes. Most chemotherapy drugs that will be used do have the side effect of hair loss. However, this will only be temporary and your hair will grow back, probably even better than before! This is just a minor setback, not to be concerned about it..

Q. Do you know if Propecia can truly stop hair loss and even grow back hair. do you have any statistics about it? do you know if there are any side effects to this medication?

A. it does work but there is some side affects, as in E.D. while you are on the med.

More discussions about bald

This content is provided by iMedix and is subject to iMedix Terms. The Questions and Answers are not endorsed or recommended and are made available by patients, not doctors.

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

'We are delighted to support Var Energi's future growth plan by extending the life of the Balder field and servicing its assets in the North Sea,' said Andrew Wood, Chief Executive Officer of Worley.

WorleyParsons resources and energy - Var Energi awards Jotun A FPSO life extension contract to Worley

According to Balder, this acquisition is a natural step in the diversification of the property portfolio that it has carried out in recent years.

Balder announces property acquisition in the city of London for GBP75m

Paddy Power were impressed and quickly cut Balder Succes to 8-1 from 16s for the Ryanair Chase at the Festival.

BALDER COMES BACK TO FORM

Balder Success goes down in class and up in trip - he won over this course and distance as a novice - and should prove too strong for his two rivals.

TOR DE FORCE; Greatrex's improver set to turn up the heat in Lanzarote at Kempton; NEWSBOY ON THE CH4 ACTION

The pair, trained by Tom George and Alan King respectively, are familiar rivals with Balder Succes having claimed first blood when he won a Grade Two at Kempton back in February.

Tingle fancy out on Own against rival

Both were leading novices last season, Balder Succes landing a big prize at Aintree and God's Own winning at the Punchestown festival.

Balder and God in battle

It would be no surprise to see Balder Succes start favourite at Sandown back on level weights.

BALDER OUT FOR REVENGE

ALAN King, who had to almost shut down his operation in January because his horses were not firing, looks certain to be double-handed in the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival next month after Balder Succes won the Kingmaker Chase at Warwick.

KING ENJOYS A SWEET SUCCES

But I'm filling my boots on BALDER SUCCES (3.10) at Ascot today, and while he has 20 rivals to overcome and he's certainly no certainty, I'm confident this classy hurdler will defray the crippling costs of Christmas and go some way to making a dent in my Ne'erday cairry-oot fund.

King's road to Succes; Barbury can fund Festive frolics with bold Balder