There are a number of forms of alopecia - areata which affects patches of hair, totalis which affects the face and scalp and universalis which effects the entire body. Learn more about Alopecia Areata and the affect that it can have on women on our website!!

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Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:50 pm

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One of the most common causes of women's hair loss is Telogen Effluvium. Telogen Effluvium is characterized by sudden, diffuse hair loss caused by an interruption in the normal hair growth cycle. This hair loss is commonly caused by a "trigger" such as unusual amounts of stress, poor dietary habits, medicine such as birth control pills, chemotherapy, anemia, and a thyroid condition. If you are a woman experiencing hair loss that is unusual, this is your first stop! Learn some of the reasons why women lose their hair and how to stop it!

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Thu May 06, 2010 8:51 pm

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An entire section devoted to women experiencing female pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. Women who have androgenic alopecia usually have hair that becomes thinner all over the head. Sometimes, the hair loss can occur primarily in the temple, widow's peak region and occasionally the hairline will recede. Androgenetic alopecia in women rarely leads to total baldness however the effects of the hair loss in a woman can be psychologically traumatic. Learn more about Androgenetic Alopecia on our website!

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Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder that affects 5 to 10% of women. This disorder can be painful and result in female hair loss. Learn the symptoms and subsequent treatment options for women who suffer from this disease.

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Trichotillomania is a type of psychological condition that involves strong urges to pull hair. Learn more about the traumatic effects this can have on women.

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