Scarring Alopecia

Scarring alopecia is a very rare case of alopecia.  Only around 3% of people suffering from hair loss are actually diagnosed to have it.  However, anyone can be affected by it, even those who are relatively healthy.  At times, it is also termed as cicatricial alopecia.  It is very essential Read More...

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This post was written by alopecia on March 29, 2008

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Female Alopecia

It is very rare for a woman to have hair loss because hair loss patterns always apply on men. But some women suffer from hair loss too.  This condition is called female alopecia. These can be inherited or it sometimes appears when a woman reaches the menopausal period or earlier.  The hair Read More...

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This post was written by alopecia on March 25, 2008

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Alopecia Wig

It is but a part of human nature to crave to always look good. Certainly, the physical appearance is given a high regard wherever you go–be it in the corporate world, bars and clubs, schools, and the likes. And as it is often said, the hair is one’s crowning glory, so to speak. When Read More...

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This post was written by on March 21, 2008

Alopecia Treatment

Ever heard of the term alopecia? Well, it stands for the condition wherein a person suffers from partial or complete hair loss. The affected parts range from the eye brows, eye lashes, and other bearded areas. Alopecia can befall anyone, male and female alike despite the age or race. Studies show Read More...

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This post was written by on March 18, 2008

Alopecia Symptoms

Alopecia is a kind of disease where skin with hair is affected.  The scalp is most vulnerable to this.  This may come in various forms although, in general, it can be classified into two: 1.    Scarring Alopecia.  This is characterized by falling off of hair Read More...

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This post was written by on March 14, 2008

Alopecia Support Groups

Since alopecia is a condition that can affect any person, regardless of age, gender, and cultural background, there have been several support groups put up to help people undergoing this condition. Alopecia in itself can be considered as not so serious.  Various treatments are available when Read More...

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This post was written by on March 11, 2008

Alopecia in Women

Identifying the causes and treatment of hair loss in women may not be as simple as identifying the same condition in men.  This is primarily because there are many potential factors to consider and sometimes, the causes may be underlying and not obviously seen.  A scale termed as Read More...

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This post was written by on March 8, 2008

Alopecia in Children

Alopecia is essentially hair loss which can either be partial or complete.  Partial hair loss is commonly characterized by patches on the head if the scalp is the one affected.  This is commonly called alopecia areata.  On the other hand, complete hair loss of the scalp is called Read More...

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This post was written by on March 5, 2008

Alopecia Areta

Alopecia areta is a disease leading to baldness of certain spots on the scalp.  Hair loss may also affect other parts of the body but the scalp is most common.  In the US, around 2% of the population is said to have suffered at some point in their lives from alopecia areta.  This Read More...

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This post was written by on March 2, 2008