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11. Alopecia Areata
    

    Important It is possible that the main title of the report Alopecia Areata is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...

12. Hair Analysis
    

    Hair analysis uses samples of hair for DNA analysis or to detect illegal drug use (such as the use of cocaine). Hair samples are tested using various chemicals and analyzed under a microscope.

13. Causes of Hair Loss - Topic Overview
    

    Hair loss,including thinning and breaking,is the most common scalp problem. Most people lose from 50 to 100 hairs per day. Hair gradually thins as people age,although not everyone is affected to the same degree. Hereditary thinning or balding (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common cause of thinning hair. You can inherit this from either your mother's or father's side of the family. ...

14. Allylamines for Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard
    

    Drug details for Allylamines for ringworm of the scalp or beard.

15. Hair Loss Caused by Lack of Protein - Topic Overview
    

    Hair loss may occasionally be caused by lack of protein in the diet. Some people who go on crash diets that exclude protein or who have abnormal eating habits may develop protein malnutrition. When this happens,the body will help save protein by shifting growing hairs into the resting phase. Increased hair shedding can occur 2 to 3 months later. This condition can be reversed and prevented ...

16. Alopecia Areata - Topic Overview
    

    What is alopecia areata?Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, which is where hair growth begins. Experts do not know why the immune system attacks the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20, but children and adults of any age may be affected. What happens in alopecia areata?Alopecia areata usually

17. Causes of Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical Treatments - Topic Overview
    

    Medicines and medical treatments can cause hair loss. Medicines Many medicines that can cause hair loss include: Medicines used to treat cancer ( chemotherapy ). Birth control pills. Women who lose hair while taking birth control pills usually have an inherited tendency toward hair thinning. If hair thinning occurs,a woman can consult her doctor about switching to another birth control pill ...

18. Hair Loss - Symptoms
    

    Hair loss can occur as thinning, in which you may not notice hair falling out, or as shedding, in which clumps of hair fall out.

19. Hair Loss - Topic Overview
    

    Is hair loss normal? Get the facts.

20. Finasteride for Male Hair Loss
    

    Drug details for Finasteride for male hair loss.