Causes of Patchy Hair Loss

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Tip 1 - Hair Loss Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - How do physicians classify hair loss? - MedicineNet

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Robert Roseberry | permalink

Causes of hair loss include thyroid disease, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and tinea capitis. Hair loss prevention and treatment may involve minoxidil (Rogaine) or finasteride (Propecia).

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/hair_loss/page2.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - Alopecia Areata

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Michael Schenk | permalink

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-areata ^[2]

Tip 3 - Hair Loss: Infectious Agents

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by R Shantilal amp Co | permalink

Infectious agents and infection-related conditions can also be behind hair loss, including ringworm and folliculitis.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/infectious-agents ^[3]

Tip 4 - Hair Loss Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gisle Bjorkavaag | permalink

Hair Loss - an easy to understand guide covering causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and prevention plus additional in depth medical information.
Tags: Hair Loss, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

For further reading: http://www.drugs.com/health-guide/hair-loss.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Alopecia Areata Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by gene allen | permalink

Alopecia Areata - an easy to understand guide covering causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and prevention plus additional in depth medical information.
Tags: Alopecia Areata, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

For further reading: http://www.drugs.com/health-guide/alopecia-areata.html ^[5]