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   What causes hair loss & alopecia?

   • An interruption in this balance — when hair falls out and less hair grows in — causes hair loss. The medical term for hair loss is “alopecia.” Hair grows on almost all of your skin surfaces — not the palms of your hands, soles of your feet, lips or eyelids. Light, fine, short hair is called vellus hair. Terminal hair is thicker, darker and longer.

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   Does alopecia areata cause hair loss?

   • While hair can be lost from any part of the body, alopecia areata usually affects the head and face. Hair typically falls out in small, round patches about the size of a quarter, but in some cases, hair loss is more extensive. Most people with the disease are healthy and have no other symptoms.

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   Can alopecia universalis cause hair loss?

   • There is a progression to complete loss of body hair, a type of the disease called alopecia universalis. This is rare. In most cases, the hair regrows, but there may be subsequent episodes of hair loss. The hair tends to regrow on its own more fully in people with:

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hair-lossHair loss - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Learn about the different types and causes of hair loss, such as hereditary, hormonal, medical and aging factors. Find out when to see a doctor and what treatment options are available for women with hair loss.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHair Loss in Women: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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   Feb 10, 2021 · Learn about the types, symptoms and causes of hair loss in women, also known as alopecia. Find out how to diagnose and treat hair loss with a dermatologist and what lifestyle changes can help prevent it.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesAlopecia Areata: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Regrowth

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   Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes patchy hair loss on your scalp and body. Learn about the types, diagnosis, management and prevention of this condition.

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. You might be able to reverse hair loss, or at least slow it. With some conditions, such as patchy hair loss (alopecia areata), hair may regrow without treatment within a year. Treatments for hair loss include medications and surgery.

6. www.healthline.com › health › hair-lossHair Loss (Alopecia): Causes, Symptoms, and Regrowth Options

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   Nov 29, 2022 · Causes. Photos. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention. When to see doctor. FAQs. Takeaway. Hair loss (alopecia) is a fairly common occurrence. While it’s more prevalent in older adults, anyone can...

   • Which vitamin can help with hair loss?

     Hair loss is a complicated topic and the role of nutrition in preventing or treating hair loss can be somewhat controversial. While nutrition and s...
   • What illness causes hair loss?

     An increased risk of hair loss is connected with certain illnesses. These include: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) scalp psoriasis sexually transm...
   • Is it possible to stop hair loss indefinitely?

     Stopping hair loss indefinitely depends upon the underlying cause. As a general rule, the sooner you treat hair loss, the more likely you will be a...

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   Dec 19, 2018 · Female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common cause of hair loss in women, but there are many other potential causes. Treatment options are limited but can be...

8. www.niams.nih.gov › health-topics › alopecia-areataAlopecia Areata - Hair loss Causes & Living With It | NIAMS

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   Alopecia areata is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. Hair follicles are the structures in skin that form hair. While hair can be lost from any part of the body, alopecia areata usually affects the head and face.