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Article: Solutions offered for common hair disorders.(HAIR LOSS UPDATE)(Disease/Disorder overview)
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- Dermatology Nursing
- Article date:
- June 1, 2008
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Speaking at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologist Amy J. McMichael, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, discussed the most common forms of hair loss, current treatment options, and possible futuristic therapies.
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"For both men and women, hair loss can be devastating and adversely affect one's overall quality of life," said Dr. McMichael. "As with most medical conditions, the key to controlling the hair loss cycle is to seek treatment early. The problem is that most people tend to ignore the first ...