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The concern over hair loss has been present since time immemorial. Alopecia, baldness or loss of hair is an emotionally disterssing problem. The condition is associated with significant psychological embarrasment and may result in severe personality dysfunction. Medical and surgical treatments have been used to improve the cosmetic appearance.
Most men will develop male pattern baldness (due to male hormones) until approximately 40-45 years of age. Women can also suffer hair loss. The female pattern sets in at a later age than in men and is usually limited to the top of the head. Baldness is related to aging, heredity and sometimes other factore like hormonal imbalances, infections of the scalp, immune disorder, certain medications, burns etc. It can also result from physical and mental stress or excessive cosmetic abuse of hair.
Medical and surgical treatments are now available to manage this problem. |
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