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What is the treatment for alopecia?
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Depends on the type: There are many different types of alopecia. Male pattern baldness is called androgenic alopecia and can been treated with minoxidil, hair transplants, or propecia (finasteride). Alopecia areata or alopecia due to various other medical conditions are treated differently.
Answered 3/30/2016
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Depends: Alopecia areata is treated several ways, inherited hair loss or global alopecia much less therapy. See a dermatologist to sort out.
Answered 7/16/2013
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