Alopecia Areata
... Alopecia areata is a condition that causes a person’s hair to fall out. (Alopecia is the medical term for baldness; there are various types of alopecia, including alopecia areata.) Alopecia areata is ...

Hair Implants
... The most common cause of hair loss in both men and women is genetic. In fact, heredity accounts for 95% of all the cases of alopecia (baldness) in this country. The remaining 5% of the cases can be du...

Overview
... Your hair loss may have started with a few extra hairs in the sink or in your comb. But now you can''t look in the mirror without seeing more of your uncovered scalp. Baldness typically refers to exce...

Overview
... With common names like hot tub folliculitis and barber''s itch, folliculitis may sound more like a bad joke than a skin disorder. But folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles, is no laughing m...

Waardenburg Syndrome
... Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is an inherited disorder often characterized by varying degrees of hearing loss and changes in skin and hair pigmentation. The syndrome got its name from a Dutch eye doctor n...

Questions and Answers About 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...