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  1. Alopecia

    Also known as: hair loss
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    Loss of hair from the scalp or any part of the body. The condition, usually, occurs when the immune system destroys the hair follicles that results in hair loss.
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
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    Family history may increase likelihood for some types
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    Can alopecia cause hair loss?
    Alopecia areata — This is an autoimmune disease that causes hair to fall out in one or more small patches. The cause of this condition is unknown, although it is more common in people who have other autoimmune diseases. When the same process causes total loss of hair from the scalp it is known as alopecia totalis.

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    What is alopecia areata & how is it treated?
    Alopecia areata, which affects more than 6 million Americans, occurs when the body's own T cells attack hair follicles, leading the hair to fall out. The only treatment available to most patients -- injections of immunosuppressant steroids into the scalp -- is painful and patients often can't tolerate it.

    New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by an ... - ScienceDaily

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    Does androgenic alopecia run in families?
    Known as androgenic alopecia, the condition may run in families because genetics are believed to play a role. Androgenic alopecia can start anytime during or after puberty, but most cases seem to occur after menopause. As hormone levels change over time, hair becomes thinner, shorter and less dense.

    Androgenic Alopecia In Women - Mayo Clinic Press

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    Does alopecia affect a man's body image?
    Androgenic alopecia is typically experienced as a "moderately stressful condition that diminishes body image satisfaction". However, although most men regard baldness as an unwanted and distressing experience, they usually are able to cope and retain integrity of personality.

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    New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by an autoimmune …

  5. Wikipedia
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    Pattern hair loss - Wikipedia

    Web2 days ago · Pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA)) is a hair loss condition that primarily affects the top and front of the …

    • Other names: Male pattern baldness;, Female pattern baldness;, Androgenic alopecia;, Androgenetic alopecia;, alopecia androgenetica
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    • Alopecia: Types, Causes, and Effects
      Alopecia is a term for hair loss that can affect any part of the body, but usually the scalp.
      Bald patch of right scalp, possibly due to exacerbation of alopecia... | Download Scientific Diagram
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      Baldness (Alopecia) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
      Alopecia Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthline
      Alopecia - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com
      Alopecia Areata - Hair loss Causes & Living With It | NIAMS
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