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Although there is neither a cure for alopecia areata nor drugs approved for its treatment, some people find that medications approved for other purposes can help hair grow back, at least temporarily. The foll[...]

Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss in men. It usually follows a typical pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown, and is caused by hormones and genetic predispositio[...]

Dermatologists Say First Find the Cause When a woman starts losing her hair, it is often unexpected & frightening. Not wanting to tell a soul, lots of women cope by hiding hair loss with a new hairstyle. [...]

The AR gene is associated with androgenetic alopecia. A variety of genetic and environmental factors likely play a role in causing androgenetic alopecia. Although researchers are studying risk factors that may contribute[...]

Causes A hair grows from its follicle at an average rate of about 1/2 inch per month. Each hair grows for 2 to 6 years, then rests, & then falls out. A new hair soon begins growing in its place. At any time, about 85[...]

Although androgenetic alopecia is a frequent cause of hair loss in both men & women, it is more common in men. This form of hair loss affects an estimated 35 million men in the United States. Androgenetic alopecia ca[...]