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Alopecia areta, commonly termed as hair loss, is a condition distinguished by the fast commencement of hair shedding in a sharply defined area Any area in the human body that bears hair can be inflicted with this disease; however, the most noticeable part is the scalp Alopecia areta, commonly termed as hair loss, is a condition distinguished by the fast commencement of hair shedding in a sharply defined area.
In fact, a study by Hairline International, a support group for alopecia sufferers, found that more than 60% of women with hair loss have considered suicide and virtually all feel it is an assault on their femininity.
Gail, who suffered from alopecia for four years, told Closer magazine: "My hair is growing back in really random places.
 
 
 
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