Hair Loss -- familydoctor.org
Permanent or temporary hair loss can occur for many reasons. Sometimes, hair loss can be reversed, depending on the cause. Follow this chart for more information. This type of hair loss can be caused by SEBORRHEA, LICHEN PLANUS or ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers
Hair dye is used to color your hair. Hair relaxers are used to make your hair straight. Both hair dye and hair relaxers can hurt your skin, hair, and eyes, especially if you are not careful. There are different types of hair dyes used in salons ... [... more]
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Esenciales: ¿Qué es la alopecia areata?
La alopecia areata es una enfermedad que afecta los folículos pilosos. Estos son áreas en la piel que dan crecimiento al pelo. En la mayoría de los casos, el pelo se cae a mechones, dejando áreas sin pelo del tamaño de [... more]
National Institute of Arthritis |
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Questions and Answers
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer that forms on or just under the skin. It is also called primary small cell carcinoma of the skin, trabecular carcinoma, APUDoma, neuroendocrine carcinoma, endocrine carcinoma, ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Q & A Alopecia Areata
This booklet contains general information about alopecia areata (al-oh-PEE-shah ar-ee-AH-tah). It describes what alopecia is, its causes, and treatment options. Information is also provided on current research. If you have further questions after ... [... more]
National Institute of Arthritis |
Irritated, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis).
Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition, which is marked by itching and flaking of the skin on your scalp. Although dandruff isn't contagious and is rarely serious, it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat. For most teens and ... [... more]
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Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment
Chemotherapy and hair loss - what to expect from cancer treatment and how to cope. You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Reliable, up-to-date and trusted information for people with alopecia areata and their families. [... more]
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