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Am I Losing My Hair? By Victoria Barbosa, MD Q: I don’t want to seem vain, but I’m losing my hair, and I’m freaked out. Is there anything I can do about it? A: Hair loss — also called alopecia — is intensely personal for people. It has a psychological impact on their self-confidence and overall well-being. […]
Thinning Hair in Women: Why it Happens and What Helps
Many people think of hair loss as a male problem, but it also affects at least a third of women. But unlike men, women typically experience thinning hair without going bald, and there can be a number of different underlying causes for the problem. “Some are associated with inflammation in the body. Some are female-pattern […]
Cooling Caps May Reduce Chemo Hair Loss
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy face the distressing prospect of losing their hair. But cold cap therapy can reduce hair loss from chemo and help patients feel more like themselves throughout their cancer treatment. During chemotherapy, the patient wears a special cap that fits tightly to the scalp, explains Kim Hart, NP, a nurse practitioner at […]
Shining a Light on the Emotional Toll of Alopecia Hair Loss
Our hair is a big part of our identity. And hair loss, unfortunately, can create emotional and social issues for those who suffer from it. Alopecia, or hair loss, has a variety of causes and severity levels and often strong emotional connotations as well. In Chicago, local professionals are taking a deeper look not only […]
