Alopecia
Alopecia is a term describing the loss of hair from the head or body. There are many potential causes including hairstyling routines and underlying medical conditions.
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70% alcohol can cure alopecia by rubbing the affected parts 2 times a day?Is this true?Thank you.
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Asking for a friend: what are the benefits of biopsy with Alopecia aerata? What could this test show/help to determine? Thanks?
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24 yr old F. Recently diagnosed with alopecia. It keeps spreading and finding more patches. Is there a way to slow down spreading? It also itches.
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Hello, im a female, 20yrs old.. About 1year back i had an abortion using pills... And it was successful and im fine now... Im facing alopecia for 10yr?
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Any way to treat alopecia?
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Does alopecia last forever?
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Is alopecia always hereditary?
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What causes alopecia in women?
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Why and how do people get alopecia?
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I think I have alopecia. What can I do?
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Is it possible to get alopecia at any age?
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I have alopecia aerta .. What is the cure ?
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Is there any OTC medicines to treat alopecia?
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What to do if I have alopecia.can it be helped?
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