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Overview of Hair Growth
Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Causes
Androgenetic alopecia
Alopecia areata
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Hormone imbalance
Medications
Nutritional disorders
Physical stresses
Psychological stress
Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis)
Traction alopecia
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see the doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Medications
Hair transplantation
Wigs
Other options
Key Points
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Alopecia Areata
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Hairiness
Causes
Hirsutism
Hypertrichosis
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Physical methods
Hormone therapy
Other methods
Key Points
Ingrown Beard Hairs
Treatment
Prevention