Friday, February, 05, 2010

Causes Of Hair Loss In Children

Health Encyclopedia: Stress Complications

Complications


In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset for raising levels of performance during critical events such as a sports activity, an important meeting, or in situations of actual danger or crisis.

If stress becomes persistent and low-level, however, all parts of the body's stress apparatus (the brain, heart, lungs, vessels, and muscles) become chr...

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Questions & Answers

what about lavendar for anxiety? I have never had it before now I feel like a nervous nilly

Last Answer: Hello and welcome to the site   Page 1 of 2 Lavender is an herbal... Read more »

Hair Loss

Last Answer: ...Dutchess -   I have never heard of Migraines causing hair loss. Several medications which are... Read more »

Side effects that you experienced with Methotextrate?

Last Answer: I take methotrexate with other medications for my RA.  I have no body hair and my head hair is... Read more »

Can Avodart be used for hair growth?

Last Answer: ...finasteride), which is FDA approved to treat alopecia, or hair loss. Avodart is not FDA approved... Read more »

immune disess, run in families?

Last Answer: Hi there   It sure does seem that way doesn't it?  I think every family has a medical... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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bad headaches and hair loss
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...told that they dont know what is happening . The hair loss came on fast. I should add that i had... Read more »

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Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Talking to My Kids, Part 1
By Laurie Kingston , Health Expert

...(and, since my current chemo regimen does not cause hair loss, I don't really look very... Read more »

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ADHD and Compulsive Picking at Skin or Pulling out Hair
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...Recurrent plucking of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss Increasing build-up of... Read more »

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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...symptoms such as back and neck pain, trouble sleeping, hair loss, fatigue or upset stomach.... Read more »

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When Does Stress Become a Dangerous Health Concern
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...present), palpitations Insomnia, nightmares Excessive hair loss and patterns of baldness Mouth... Read more »

Health Guide

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Symptoms
...scarring. If discoid lesions appear on the scalp, they can plug hair follicles and cause irreversible hair loss. Discoid lesions can also appear on the upper body.Lupus, discoid -- view of lesions... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
...side effects include irritability, withdrawal, stomach pain, headache, depression, hallucinations, hair loss, and lack of spontaneity.Symptoms of Overdose. Symptoms of overdose include changes in... Read more »
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment to Achieve Remission
...chemotherapy experienced either a significant or complete reduction in nausea and vomiting.DiarrheaHair lossWeight lossDepressionThese side effects are nearly always temporary. Most patients are... Read more »
Hepatitis: Hepatitis A
...disordersSide Effects. Although there are few side effects, allergic responses from the vaccination can occur. Hair loss has been reported in very few people after a second administration. There... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...use of lithium is not without problems. Some patients may experience:An unpleasant taste in the mouthHair lossWeight gain (a frequent reason why many patients stop taking lithium)Skin eruptions... Read more »

Medications

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...the suppository, headache, gas, diarrhea, and mild hair loss may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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...not be mistaken for blood in your urine. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth... Read more »

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...Warning section. Diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, hair loss, blurred/double vision, change in... Read more »

Bms05040_122424_5

...notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Temporary hair loss may occur. Hair growth should... Read more »

Abt62120_126006_5

...Warning section. Diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, hair loss, blurred/double vision, change in... Read more »

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