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Hair Health: Natural Treatments for Hair Loss
The Internet has plenty of ideas as to what can prevent hair loss. WebMD's slide show explains what really works -- and a few...
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Hair Loss: Alopecia, Thinning Hair in Men and Women
Learn about hair loss (alopecia) in women and men. Discover hair loss causes and treatments like shampoos and drugs, as well as...
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Your Hair and Scalp Can Say a Lot About Your Health
Is your hair or scalp trying to tell you something about your health? Learn more about dandruff, scalp psoriasis, ringworm on the...
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19 Health Problems in Men: Snoring, Hair Loss, and More
What are the biggest body health issues that plague men? Most men struggle with belly fat, back hair, sweating, erectile...
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Hair Loss Quiz
True or false: Genetic hair loss comes from the mother's side of the family. Take the Hair Loss Quiz to learn about your hair....
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Hair Pictures: 19 Hair Styling and Care Tips
Looking for the best kept hair secrets? See this hair care guide and get tips about hair that is thin, gray, curly, colored,...
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Top Foods for Healthy Hair
Top foods for healthy hair include salmon, green vegetables, beans, nuts, poultry, eggs, whole grains, oysters, low-fat dairy...
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Men's Hair Loss: Treatments and Solutions
Receding hairlines, thinning, bald spots -- learn to prevent further hair loss and make the most of what you've got. WebMD shows...
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Conditions That Can Cause Body Hair Loss
Some kinds of body hair loss -- or extra growth -- can be a sign of another health condition. Find out what yours might mean.

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How Do I Know If I Have Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia?
What is the difference between telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia? Learn about these hair loss conditions and how to treat them.
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Hair Loss (Alopecia) In Men and In Women
There 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).
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Can Stress Cause Hair Loss and Will It Grow Back?
What is stress related hair loss? Will the hair grow back? Learn about the relationship between stress and hair loss and what to do if you’re experiencing it.
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Can the Amount of Water You Drink Affect Hair Loss and Growth?
Drinking enough water helps keep your skin soft and supple. Staying hydrated helps fight hair loss and helps your hair grow.
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What Is the Best Treatment To Cure Telogen Effluvium?
Learn what medical treatments can help treat telogen effluvium and help you manage this condition.
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What Are the Best Ways to Get Thicker Hair?
Hair loss and damage can occur due to genetic tendency for baldness, hormones (pregnancy), medications (cancer medication) and other medical illnesses (stress, thyroid disease or autoimmune diseases). Home remedies for thicker hair include massaging the scalp with oil, using minoxidil, applying hair masks or aloe vera, eating a balanced diet or taking hair growth supplements and nutrients.
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Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium refers to sudden hair loss that is usually triggered by severe illness, diet, stress, or a traumatic event. Treatment may incorporate vitamin supplements, minoxidil, and a well-balanced diet high in protein to help hair growth return to normal.
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What Health Problems Affect Your Hair?
Health problems that affect your hair include medication effects, scalp infections, alopecia, telogen effluvium, lupus, psoriasis, thyroid disorders, malnutrition, syphilis, and hormone imbalances.
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How Can I Make My Hair Grow Faster and Thicker at Home?
Hair needs nutrition. Grow hair faster and thicker at home by eating a diet that provides enough protein, selenium, vitamins, and other micronutrients and using home remedies.
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What Is the Best Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss?
The best treatments for female pattern hair loss include minoxidil, iron supplements, and anti-androgens.
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Do Hair Growth Vitamins Work?
Vitamins or herbal supplements for hair growth are often used to promote healthy hair growth and regrowth. If there is hair loss or hair damage associated with a serious nutritional deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals, hair growth supplements can help with hair growth or regrowth.
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Is Alopecia (Hair Loss) a Serious Autoimmune Disease and Is It Permanent?
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes patchy hair loss. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, but it reverses in some cases without any medical intervention.
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Is Alopecia (Hair Loss) a Disease?
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease where your immune system's cells turn on your hair follicles. Alopecia (hair loss) is both a disease and a sign of other conditions.
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How Can I Stop My Hair Loss?
While treating hair loss depends on what is causing it, there are things you can do to stop more hair loss and protect the hair you do have. Here are 12 tips to stop hair loss.
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