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Have you noticed gradual hair loss? Has it become more noticeable with each passing year?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may have hereditary hair loss. This is the most common cause of hair loss, and it occurs in both men and women. Men usually develop a receding hairline and noticeable hair loss on top of the scalp. Women tend to keep their hairline and notice overall thinning of the hair on their head. Hereditary hair loss is treatable.
You can learn more about hereditary hair loss, treatment options, and many other causes for hair loss by visiting these pages:
What causes hair loss?
Alopecia areata: Who gets and causes
Hair loss: Who gets and causes
Hair loss common after childbirth
Hair loss fact sheet
Treatment for hair loss
Cosmetic procedures: Hair restoration
Hair loss: Diagnosis, treatment, and outcome
Hair care tips
Good hair care may head off hair loss
Tips for healthy hair (2:49)
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What dermatologists tell their patients
Many patients bothered by hereditary hair loss have had a hair transplant. Thanks to advances in this field, patients now have such natural-looking results that even a hair stylist cannot tell who has had a hair transplant. |
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Congressman Bilbray, daughter diagnosed with skin cancer
Their diagnoses came just weeks apart. In 2011, Congressman Brian Bilbray of California and his youngest daughter, Briana, both learned that they had skin cancer. To help others avoid the pain and uncertainty that they’ve endured, father and daughter are speaking out. When you listen to their stories, you’ll understand why it is so important to have spots on your skin checked by a dermatologist and protect your skin from the sun.
Rep. Brian Bilbray's and Briana Bilbray's stories (4:17)
U.S. Rep. Brian Bilbray and daughter share their skin cancer stories in new video from American Academy of Dermatology
Good skin care can reduce signs of aging
Some really simple things can help you reduce signs of aging from appearing on your skin. You’ll learn what to do by watching this new video that shares dermatologists’ tips:
Wrinkle remedies (2:26)
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month
If you have psoriasis, it is important to learn about this autoimmune disease. Knowing what triggers your psoriasis can help you avoid flare-ups. Treatment can help you get psoriasis under control. Psoriasis Awareness Month is a great time to learn something new about psoriasis. Who knows, it might just help you feel better year round:
Psoriasis: Tips for managing
Psoriasis triggers
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Next month: Skin care for acne-prone skin
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