Medicine info: Brand names
Hair transplant
Hair transplantation is a treatment option for baldness. It’s a surgery which transfers hair from where it is thicker to hairless areas of the scalp.
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Ingrown hair
An ingrown hair occurs when you cut a hair and it grows back inside your skin. Learn all about the treatment and prevention options for ingrown hairs.
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Hair disorders
Links to our information partners' articles about hair disorders, including hair loss.
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Female pattern baldness
Female pattern baldness (or androgenetic alopecia) is the most common type of hair loss and thinning in women.
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Alopecia
Hair loss (known as alopecia) can be distressing, and while treatment sometimes helps, learning to live with alopecia may be the only option. Learn more here.
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Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder that compels people to pull out their hair. Lasting for several months or many years, it can fluctuate in severity.
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Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation affecting the hair-producing pores on your skin. Learn about causes, treatments and how to help prevent it.
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Albinism
Albinism is a group of genetic conditions. People with albinism have no or very little colour in their hair, skin and eyes so sun protection is vital.
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Perfume stinks: how fragrances can affect your health
Fragrances and fragranced products cause health problems, such as asthma and headaches, in 1 in 3 people. Find out what you can do if you experience symptoms.
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Male-pattern baldness
Learn about male-pattern baldness and sort through some of the myths.
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