Approximately 90 percent of men will experience some sort of hair loss over their lives. Hair loss may be a consequence of heredity, a scalp infection, a skin disorder, or a change in hormone levels. Read more: What Is the Best Male Hair Loss Treatment? Article
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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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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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Women’s Hair Loss: Causes, Treatments, and Solutions
Hair loss in women has many causes. Menopause is one cause of hair loss in women over 50. Hormones, medications, and stress are...
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Picture of Female Pattern Baldness
Mistakenly thought to be a strictly male disease, women make up a significant percentage of American hair loss sufferers. See a...
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Picture of Male Pattern Baldness
The male pattern baldness (MPB) form of androgenetic alopecia (there is also a female pattern baldness) accounts for more than...
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Hair Loss: 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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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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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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Cosmetic Procedures for Hair Loss
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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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Effective Ways to Stop Hair Loss in Men
Hair loss is one of the common problems in men. There could be many causes of hair loss that include diet, mineral deficiency, medications, stress, pollution, and genetics.
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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 for Female Pattern Hair Loss?
The best treatments for female pattern hair loss include minoxidil, iron supplements, and anti-androgens.
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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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