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Article: Dermatologists Educate Millions Of Sufferers During Hair Loss Awareness Month.(Brief Article)
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- Health & Medicine Week
- Article date:
- August 20, 2001
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2001 AUG 20 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) --
Hereditary hair loss, the most common form of hair loss, affects nearly 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States alone.
Hair loss, especially in women, can have devastating effects on one's self-esteem and self-image. Studies have shown that women 50 and under experiencing hair loss report feeling unattractive, embarrassed, and helpless. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) declared August as Hair Loss Awareness Month. This annual event is designed to increase public awareness about hair loss, the importance of early detection, and available treatment options.
"Many women have a ...