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Famous Bald Female Celebrities

If you’re a woman battling hair loss you’re not alone 40% of hair loss occurs in women and it affects people in all walks of life. Because of cultural norms and ideas about hair and femininity,…

If you’re a woman battling hair loss you’re not alone 40% of hair loss occurs in women and it affects people in all walks of life.…

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Hair Loss in Women - Common Causes and What to Do

Serious hair loss affects an estimated eight million women in the UK and many more suffer from more minor hair thinning. Many factors cause hair loss in women but in any situation there are things you…

Serious hair loss affects an estimated eight million women in the UK and many more suffer from more minor hair thinning. Many…

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Michael Jackson’s Hair Loss - What Happened to his Bald Spot?

The King of Pop once wore a very different crown and almost had it taken away. It’s hard to believe that Michael Jackson once sported a full afro and everyone’s probably also forgotten that he nearly…

The King of Pop once wore a very different crown and almost had it taken away. It’s hard to believe that Michael Jackson once…

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Hair Loss in Women: Gail Porter's Alopecia

A lot of women who suffer from hair loss will contend with their condition rather than seek help but Gail Porter, who once described herself as “bald but not afraid”, has continued to raise awareness…

A lot of women who suffer from hair loss will contend with their condition rather than seek help but Gail Porter, who once…

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When Hair Loss Can Be Dangerous

Hair loss and baldness may not seem like such a big deal, it’s a natural process that affects a lot of people and besides, hair is just there to look pretty right? Fortunately, our hair has more…

Hair loss and baldness may not seem like such a big deal, it’s a natural process that affects a lot of people and besides, hair is…

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Mysterious death of bald Missouri chimp

The unexpected death of Cinder the hairless chimpanzee at the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri, USA is being investigated by Zoo officials. Cinder was 14 years old and suffered from alopecia universalis. The…

The unexpected death of Cinder the hairless chimpanzee at the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri, USA is being investigated by Zoo…

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Alopecia Areata - Hypnosis as Alternative Treatment

Hypnosis may play a beneficial role in the outcome of alopecia areata according to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is a holistic form…

Hypnosis may play a beneficial role in the outcome of alopecia areata according to a study published in the International Journal…

What Are the Causes of Hair Loss in Women

Reversible Forms of Female Hair Loss

If you had the power to stop and reverse your hair loss, would you? Hair loss is a common issue that can hold a different meaning for every individual. There are lots of men who will be happy to tell…

If you had the power to stop and reverse your hair loss, would you? Hair loss is a common issue that can hold a different meaning…

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Alopecia Areata in Women is Real - Don't Suffer in Silence

Alopecia areata sufferer Julia Crittendon has written a book in hope it will offer encouragement to other female Alopecia Areata sufferers, after she found no literary or any support other than her…

Alopecia areata sufferer Julia Crittendon has written a book in hope it will offer encouragement to other female Alopecia Areata…

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Myth or Fact? The Truth About Hair Loss and Treatment

Has anyone ever told you wearing a hat all the time leads to baldness, or do you think if there’s no sign of hair loss on your mother’s side you’ll be safe? Hair loss is a condition that can cause a…

Has anyone ever told you wearing a hat all the time leads to baldness, or do you think if there’s no sign of hair loss on your…

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Q&A: Does The Low Cost of Your Hair Loss Treatments Mean They Are Not as Good as More Expensive Hair Clinics?

Name: JayQuestion: I am a male aged 26 and losing hair at a fast rate. I was so concerned that I visited a clinic that advertises in the paper (not yours) and was shocked when they told me the cost…

Name: JayQuestion: I am a male aged 26 and losing hair at a fast rate. I was so concerned that I visited a clinic that advertises…

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Tooth Infection Linked to Hair Loss

It may seem bizarre that a tooth infection could cause hair loss but according to research, if you’re like the one in every thousand who suffers from seemingly random bald patches on your scalp or…

It may seem bizarre that a tooth infection could cause hair loss but according to research, if you’re like the one in every…

Book review: Hoffmann's Breaking the Silence on Women's Hair Loss

(This blog is by guest contributor John Allsopp). As a man, I didn't think I was going to like Breaking the Silence on Women's Hair Loss. I mean, I've read Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus: How…

(This blog is by guest contributor John Allsopp). As a man, I didn't think I was going to like Breaking the Silence on Women's…

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Question: My daughter has Alopecia Areata - what can be done to help?

Name: Mina Peshawaria Question: My daughter is 13 years old and I noticed a small bald patch on her scalp at the front in February this year. Her patches (she has about 10) have grown since then and…

Name: Mina Peshawaria Question: My daughter is 13 years old and I noticed a small bald patch on her scalp at the front in…

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Bald Patch in My Beard - Could This be Alopecia and Could it Spread?'

Name: Ali Question: I have had a bald patch in my stubble for around 1 year. It is around 1 cm in diameter. There is no associated skin condition. I think (it is hard to tell!) another bald patch…

Name: Ali Question: I have had a bald patch in my stubble for around 1 year. It is around 1 cm in diameter. There is no…