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    Losing Hair From Stress? What You Should Know About Hair Loss and Chronic Stress

    December 27, 2018

    Could you be losing hair from stress? Learn how stress can cause a number of hair loss disorders and how to cope with your anxiety to avoid losing hair. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: dermatology, hair loss, stress

    Learn more about how stress affects hair loss.
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    Preparing for Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment

    April 9, 2017

    Losing your hair can be difficult during breast cancer treatment. You have options to try to keep your hair or head coverings that are fun and stylish. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: breast cancer, chemo, cold caps, hair loss

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    What Is Male-Pattern Baldness?

    November 13, 2016

    Also called androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness is very common. Learn if you're at risk of male-pattern balding and how to treat it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Men's Health, Skin Care

    Tagged with: hair loss, male-pattern baldness, Men's Health

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    How Cancer Can Affect Your Self Image

    May 14, 2015

    Cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact how you view yourself in multiple ways, including physically, emotionally, and socially. Find ways to cope with i Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer changes, hair loss, lymphedema, physical changes, self image, stress

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