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Information about the different types of hair loss or alopecia.

Hair Loss Treatment

All about hair loss treatments from the American Academy of Dermatologists

Minoxidil - Rogaine

Information about the drug minoxidil, Rogaine, used to regrow hair.

Finasteride - Propecia

Information about the drug finasteride, Propecia, used to regrow hair.

Alopecia Alternative Treatments

This article from Integrative Medicine discusses the different causes of alopecia and the the research into alternative treatment options.

Alopecia

More about alopecia and treatments from Altruis Biomedical Network

Causes of Hair Loss

Basic facts about the life-cycle of hair and what causes hair loss from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Alopecia Causes

Many factors can lead to hair loss or alopecia. Find out what some of those factors are here.

Interactive Tutorial on Alopecia

An interactive tutorial from NIH about alopecia.
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