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Alopecia areata is a poorly understood, unpredictable
disorder that affects more than 2.5 million men, women, and children
in the United States and Canada. Causing patchy hair loss on the
scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body, this mysterious, noncontagious
condition can be treated, but it cannot yet be cured. Alopecia
areata is considered a medically harmless condition. But psychologically,
alopecia areata can be acutely painful, affecting a person's emotional
well-being and sense of self. The social problems of alopecia
can range from ostracism to loss of a job to divorce. Alopecia
Areata: Understanding and Coping with Hair Loss is a sensitive
yet straightforward guide to the diagnosis and treatment of alopecia
areata. With great compassion, Wendy Thompson, M.A., and Jerry
Shapiro, M.D., explain how hair loss can profoundly affect a person's
quality of life. They provide medically reliable information on
the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Understanding Alopecia Areata
- 2. Coping with Hair Loss
- 3. Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Latest Research
- 4. Hairpieces and Headcovers
- 5. Special Considerations for Children
- Epilogue: A Day in the Life of a Person with Alopecia Areata
- Appendix: Sample Letters to an Insurance Company
- Resources
- References
- Index
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