What is Alopecia?

Alopecia is the medical term for what we all know as hair loss. This is not an illness it is simply a condition. It doesn’t affect the health of a person since most Alopecia sufferers are healthy and it doesn’t have any complications. But this doesn’t mean though that Alopecia should be Read More...

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This post was written by alopecia on June 2, 2008

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Patch Alopecia, Hair Loss in Patches

Losing one’s hair can be devastating. Usually, people would be ashamed of their hair loss and would find ways to retrieve their lost hair or at the least cover up the balding area. Loss of hair is not instantaneous. They often start in patches or spots, commonly called bald spots. In the Read More...

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This post was written by admin on May 16, 2008

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The Definition of Alopecia

Alopecia can simply be defined in two words, Hair Loss. Alopecia is the description the medical field provides for the loss of hair from any part of the body, usually though this occurs in the scalp or the head. Most of the time, alopecia is an unwanted condition unlike those that get rid of hair Read More...

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Alopecia Cures: Is there Such a Thing?

Sadly, there is no cure just yet for Alopecia. Although there have been many studies and research done, the cure is still elusive and one can only hope that the condition will just cure itself, which happens to a lot of inflicted people. But if not, there are various treatments that need to be Read More...

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This post was written by alopecia on April 23, 2008

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National Alopecia Areata Foundation: The Ultimate Source for Help and Information on Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is the condition when a person develops hair loss in patches, sometimes; they can even go to the extent of removing all scalp and body hair. This condition is not transmittable but can be hereditary. Although it doesn’t affect the general well-being of a person, it can have Read More...

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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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