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Alopecia - Hair Loss

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/* Types of alopecia */
* Anagen Effluvium: This hair loss is generally caused by chemicals such as those used to treat cancer. Initially it causes patchy hair loss, which often then becomes total hair loss. The good news is that when you stop using these chemicals the hair normally grows back (usually about 6 months later). Other drugs also can cause hair loss. Many medicines used to treat even common diseases can cause hair loss.
* Scarring Alopecia: A form of alopecia which leaves scarring on the area of hair loss.
* Telogen Effluvium: A form of hair loss where more than normal amounts of hair fall out. There is a general 'thinning' of the hair. Unlike some other hair and scalp conditions, it is temporary and the hair growth usually recovers. ([http://www.alopeciaonline.org.uk/about/types.asp sourceSource])
=== Androgenetic alopecia ===
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