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Follow the links below to find resources relating to hair disorders, including hair loss and dandruff.
Updated January 2007
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Losing hair - alopecia
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Everyone loses 50 to 100 hairs from their scalp every day. You may see it in your brush or comb, in the shower or the bath, or even on your clothes.
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Jun 2008
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Male pattern baldness
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Andrology Australia
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Hair loss can happen on any part of the body for a variety of reasons, and can range from being mild to severe. Male (and female) pattern baldness is hair loss specifically from the head.
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Jun 2008
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Hair loss treatments
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Better Health Channel
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A range of treatments is available to slow or reduce hair loss or stimulate partial regrowth. Hair transplantation is most effective for hair loss caused by male pattern baldness, accidents or operations. It is important to consult an experienced practitioner to reduce the risk of complications.
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Feb 2008
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Hair loss
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Better Health Channel
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The majority of men and women will be affected by hair loss at some stage in their life. There are many causes of hair loss, ranging from rough handling to hereditary factors. Permanent hair loss is the result of genetic and hormonal factors, and occurs when the living part of the hair the root or the follicle are damaged.
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Feb 2008
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Interventions for alopecia areata
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
There is no good trial evidence that any treatments provide long-term benefit to patients with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis....
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Dec 2007
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Breastfeeding - looking after yourself
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Breastfeeding is a very special time for both mother and baby and it is good for the health of babies and their mothers as well. Many mothers who breast feed have some ups and downs at the start,
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Sep 2007
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Hair loss
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Hair loss from cancer treatment is usually temporary but can be confronting - the following information can be helpful and reassuring.
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Jun 2007
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Hirsutism in women
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myDr
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| Description: |
Hirsutism is the problem of having too much hair on the face or body. For the people affected, it is a matter of personal preference how much hair is considered to be too much.
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Oct 2006
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Hair loss overview
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myDr
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There are several reasons for hair loss, but by far the most common cause in men is inherited male pattern baldness, also called androgenetic alopecia, which affects up to 80 per cent of men by the time they are 80 years old.
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Sep 2006
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Hair loss
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
The most common type of hair loss is known as androgenetic alopecia or 'male pattern baldness'.
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Sep 2006
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Hair loss: treatment options
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Hair loss may be treated with such products as Rogaine and Propecia.
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| Date: |
Jun 2006
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Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Hirsutism in women (excessive hair growth) can cause acne and baldness. It is most often caused by an increased production of male hormones. Spironolactone (`Aldactone' or `Spirotone') is an anti-androgen, which can be taken with or without the oral co...
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Jul 2003
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Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
One of the causes of hirsutism (excessive hair growth) in women is excessive production of the hormone androgens by the ovaries. A variety of medications can be used to counter the effects of the androgen. Cyproterone acetate is an anti-androgen drug. A...
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Jul 2003
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