Loss of hair; Alopecia; Baldness; Telogen effluvium
Hair loss from menopause or childbirth often returns to normal 6 months to 2 years later.
For hair loss due to illness (such as fever),
Hair weaves, hair pieces, or changes of hair...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.Alternative NamesLoss of hair; Alopecia; Baldness; Telogen effluviumConsiderationsHair loss... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania on April... Read more »
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The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. Usually, a woman will only grow fine hair (peach fuzz) on her lips, chin, chest, abdomen,... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
When you start losing your hair, you may want to cut it very short and see how you feel about having a cropped look. If you do lose all your hair,... Read more »
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Hair loss occurs because chemotherapy targets all rapidly dividing cells—healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Hair follicles, the structures in... Read more »