Tag Archives: Alopecia
04
Sep
Everything You Need to Know About Scarring Alopecia
Scarring alopecia is a permanent form of hair loss “where the scalp gets inflamed and, over time, the inflammation causes damage to the...
29
Aug
Caring for Your Hair and Scalp When You Have Alopecia Areata
There’s nothing you did to cause your hair to fall out. (Alopecia areata is, after all, an autoimmune disease.) But there are things yo...
20
Aug
Alopecia in Children
If your child has recently developed small, circular bald patches on their scalp, they may have alopecia areata, an autoimmune conditio...
20
Aug
What Are the Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder that can be challenging yet not impossible to treat. “Although there is no cure for alop...
19
Aug
Popular Hair Loss Products for Alopecia
In general, alopecia usually requires stronger treatments than those found over the counter. That said, some products might work for mi...
14
Aug
Male vs. Female Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia): What’s the Difference?
3. Hair Loss Is Linked to Different Health Conditions in Men and WomenGenetics — specifically, the androgen receptor gene — plays a maj...
12
Aug
4 Real-Life Dating Tips for People Living With Alopecia
1. Don’t Put Pressure on Yourself to Talk About It Right AwayIn the early stages of dating, when you’re just getting to know someone, j...
09
Aug
What Is Alopecia Areata? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Alopecia areata (AA) is a type of hair loss that happens when your immune system attacks your hair follicles. The term “alopecia” means...
26
Jul
What Are the Different Types of Alopecia Areata?
While the primary forms of alopecia areata are patchy alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis, there are other impo...
22
Jul
Causes and Risk Factors of Alopecia Areata
Kristeen Cherney, PhD, is a freelance writer, essayist, author, and poet with more than 15 years of health writing experience for digit...