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Understanding Hair Loss: Androgenetic Alopecia vs. Alopecia Areata

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    Hair loss is a common concern affecting individuals worldwide. Among the various types, androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata are prevalent. Understanding the key differences between these conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Androgenetic Alopecia: Pattern hair loss, also called androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in both men and women. It is characterized by a...

Can Breast Cancer Cause Hair Loss?

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What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is the unregulated growth of cells in your breasts. The breast is composed of three different parts: the lobules, ducts, and connective tissue. According to the CDC, the kind of breast cancer you get is determined by where in those three parts of the breast become cancerous. The two most common forms of breast cancer are invasive ductal...

Why Celebrate Alopecia Month? Addressing the issues!

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We need to be more shameless about wanting more hair, period. The experience of losing hair and wanting to get it back is a global emotional phenomenon, and those with Alopecia Areata are particularly affected on a more severe level.  Hair loss affects (or will affect) MANY of us in our lifetime. Whether it is the pandemic, stress, medication, or environmental factors, finding clumps...

Hair Loss: New Technology Helps Fight Hair Loss

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Have you been exploring hair transplant surgery as a hair loss treatment option? You are not alone. Millions of men (and women) explore hair regrowth treatment options every year, including hair restoration. Many people worry about the pain, success and unnatural looking results that can be associated with hair plugs. To improve accuracy and to reduce follicle damage, surgeons like Dr. March Dauer, have...

The Truth About Vitamins That Prevent Hair Loss

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Thinning hair or balding can be a result of a nutritional deficiency. Vitamins assist in cell regrowth and repair, so without them, the appearance and health of your hair can suffer. The following vitamins are directly associated with hair loss: Vitamin E Vitamin is an an antioxidant essential for tissue repair. Spinach, kale, almonds, hazelnuts are just a few examples of natural foods rich...

Hair and Hair Loss Treatment: Surgical Treatment for Hair Loss II

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Today we’ll explore the surgical treatment option called Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE has been a major player in surgical treatment for hair loss since around 2000. In this technique, instead of harvesting a strip of skin rich with hair follicles and then slicing up the strip preparing it for transplant, individual hair follicles are...