From hair loss to hope, one Arlington High School student tells his story Nov 20, 2009
Ben Tinkham, 15, and a freshman at Arlington High School, talks about what its like to have alopecia areata, an autoimmune skin disorder that affects hair growth ... Ben has an autoimmune skin disease called alopecia areata, which, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, NAAF, affects 2 percent of people at some point in their lives and can cause total or partial hair loss ... That would have been unthinkable a few years ago, but Ben has had some help since then in coping with... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Wilmington business conducts dermatology study Nov 14, 2009
Division personnel perform multiple clinical trials concurrently, including current studies looking at new treatments for psoriasis, CTCL, atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. The department is known for its focus on phase II clinical trials investigational studies positioned at the cutting-edge of discovery. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Authorities seize 20 dogs from Toledo property Oct 10, 2009
Hahn said the hair loss on some of the dogs is not a result of poor living conditions, but it instead comes from a condition called alopecia, which can be hereditary ... MizLiz wrote on Oct 9, 2009 7:10 PM:" Just read that article another time...the hoarder says the dogs have lost their coasts because of a hereditary disease called "alopecia". Sorry, Toots. Those animals have "blown their coats" because of extreme stress and poor diet. Our second Pom was rescued from just such a place. Some of... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Know all about 'hair fall' Oct 5, 2009
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is a term used for progressive hair thinning and alopecia areata, which is spot baldness or loss of hair from certain areas of the scalp, also known as patchy baldness. Baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, on the other hand, is a condition wherein a person loses hair on scalp in a typical sequence and pattern ... There are many causes for baldness - alopecia areata, syphilis, traction alopecia, seborrhoeic dermatitis, post-febrile condition, debility... (India Times, India)
Bayer's Novel Anti-Cancer Compound Regorafenib (BAY 73-4506) Showed Stabilization or Regression in 81 Percent of Kidney Cancer Patients Sep 22, 2009
The most common drug-related adverse events (all grades) were hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR), fatigue, hypertension, mucositis, diarrhea, alopecia, rash, voice changes, anorexia, nausea, constipation and vomiting. "This study suggests encouraging activity of regorafenib as a potential first-line treatment option for patients with advanced RCC. These results, coupled with those from Phase I studies in other tumor types, provide rationale for further testing," said lead investigator Professor Tim... (PR Newswire)
New genetic link between cardiac arrhythmias and thyroid dysfunction identified Sep 21, 2009
While studying mice that had the KCNE2 gene removed from their genome, the researchers observed that the animals developed symptoms of hypothyroidism, especially during pregnancy, and gave birth to pups with dwarfism, alopecia (baldness) and cardiomegaly (enlarged heart). After allowing the mouse pups to drink milk only from mothers without the genetic alteration, the pups' symptoms were alleviated. (EurekAlert!)
What Triggers Hair Loss? Sep 16, 2009
The Causes and Treatment of Alopecia ... Although common, hair loss, also known as alopecia, can be highly distressing ... Some emotional disorders can produce hair pulling which will cause traction alopecia. (Suite101.com)
STDs That Show on Your Face Aug 27, 2009
Some raised bumps may appear in-and-around the mouth, a reddish rash may appear all over the body and the infected person may even suffer abnormal hair loss (alopecia). Secondary symptoms are also likely to arise from infection due to genital sex, not just oral, as well. (Fox News)
Addressing female pattern hair loss Aug 10, 2009
But the most common problem for women, especially after menopause, is female pattern hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia. High levels of the male hormone testosterone can trigger this, but most women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of testosterone, says Dr. Lynne Goldberg, a dermatologist and director of the hair clinic at Boston Medical Center. (Boston Globe)
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DEAR READER: Anyone can experience alopecia, the technical term for hair loss ... While some forms of alopecia do not require any treatment at all, for others, there are specific medications your physician can prescribe. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Girl copes with skin condition Jun 25, 2009
But other than a little-known skin condition called alopecia areata, she is a perfectly healthy three-year-old ... "When she noticed the balding, she knew right away that she probably had a condition called alopecia." ... Alopecia areata is a highly unpredictable, autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body, according to the foundation which bears its name. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Needham Neighbors (June 25) Jun 24, 2009
Wigs for Kids will make a wig from donated hair for a child who has lost his or her hair due to medical treatment, burn accidents, alopecia and other health conditions. Needham Girl Scouts sell thousands of boxes of cookies. (Needham Tab, MA)
Scientists Identify Gene That May Explain Hair Loss May 28, 2009
Researchers in Japan have identified a gene that appears to determine cyclical hair loss in mice and believe it may also be responsible for hair loss, or alopecia, in people ... The cyclical alopecia continued for more than two years and the researchers observed that the mutant mice had enlarged oil-secreting sebaceous glands around the hair follicle and a thickened layer of skin cells during periods of hair loss. (Fox News)
Do we accept a child’s ‘parental-assisted suicide’? May 27, 2009
Mouth sores and hair loss (alopecia) also are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects disappear when the chemotherapy is discontinued. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Heather enjoys her new look as wig lets her blend in May 26, 2009
Heather, who was diagnosed with alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss, has recently started wearing a wig to cover her bald scalp ... Last March, Heather started losing her hair because of alopecia universalis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bayer and Onyx Announce Nexavar Data Presentations at 45th American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting May 15, 2009
Most common adverse events 20% related to Nexavar for both HCC and RCC were fatigue, weight loss, rash/desquamation, hand-foot skin reaction, alopecia, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Grade 3/4 adverse events in HCC and RCC patients, respectively, were 45% for Nexavar vs. 32% for placebo and 38% for Nexavar and 28% for placebo. (PR Newswire)
Correction: Flu treatment makers story May 14, 2009
Free Alopecia Vitamins. Natural, mineral and vitamins for wellness and better health. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Hair loss can affect women, too May 8, 2009
Common causes of hair loss in women include physical and emotional stress, hormonal imbalances (such as menopause, sensitivity to testosterone, polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid hormone deficiency, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis), an auto-immune disorder known as alopecia areata (in which the immune system attacks hair follicles), anemia or blood loss, certain medications, radiation, chemotherapy, nutritional deficiencies and genetics. Some of my female patients have experienced hair loss after... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hair transplants can helping to heal people May 2, 2009
She had inherited pattern baldness which causes baldness in men and thinning in women, but she also had Scarring Alopecia, caused when chemical processes on the hair permanently destroy the hair follicle ... "If the inflammation is caught very early on the aggressive use of oral antibiotics combined with intralesional injections with mild cortisone can arrest and reverse some of the Alopecia, so I think that the most important thing is to see a qualified dermatologist who understands the scalp,"... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Drew Barrymore, Jessica Lange Apr 16, 2009
By the late 1950s, Little Edie is never without a head covering -- a disorder called alopecia had resulted in hair loss. ("Just think of all the hat opportunities," her mother suggests. (AZCentral -- Style)
Seeing Little Edie as a true fashion icon Apr 16, 2009
Instead of turning to wigs, Little Edie hid a devastating case of alopecia with sweaters and skirts draped over her bald head. Like the silent screen glamour goddesses of yore who preferred turbans, Edie knew how to create fashion that would cause double takes. (Boston Globe)
Emotional Trauma of Childhood Hair ... Apr 11, 2009
Other conditions that can cause child baldness with less chance of hair regrowth are alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis. The cause is unknown, and there is no cure. (Suite101.com)
This post-Katrina home-building story lacks finishing touches Apr 7, 2009
Remedy Me explores alternative treatments to embarrassing problems such as snoring, PMS and alopecia for sufferers who have tried conventional medicine to no avail. Tonight's episode tells you more than you probably wanted to know about the lives of two women who suffer from gas. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Thumbs Down For New Testosterone Patch To Boost Women's Sex Drive Mar 12, 2009
Other common unwanted side effects, occurring in up to one in 10 women, were acne, excess hair (hirsutism), hair loss (alopecia), breast pain, weight gain, insomnia, voice deepening, and migraine. Some of these may persist. (Science Daily)
Spring Haircut? Donate to Locks of ... Feb 26, 2009
These children suffer long term hair loss for various reasons, most often due to alopecia which has no known cause or cure and affects 4. 7 million people in the U.S.. (Suite101.com)
Gladstone scientists reveal that fat synthesizing enzyme is key to healthy skin and hair Feb 13, 2009
The loss of DGAT1 also caused alopecia, or hair loss. Both of these effects could be prevented by depriving the mice of a source of retinol in their diet. (EurekAlert!)
