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Featured: Hair Loss Main ArticleThere are many causes of scalp hair loss. This featured article covers the common ones such as patchy hair loss (alopecia areata, trichotillomania, and tinea capitis), telogen effluvium, and androgenetic alopecia (male-pattern baldness, female-pattern baldness). Patient Discussions - Viewers share their commentsLocal Resources - Find a local Doctor in your town
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