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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › hair-lossHair loss - NHS

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   It's normal to lose hair. We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, often without noticing. Hair loss is not usually anything to be worried about, but occasionally it can be a sign of a medical condition. Some types of hair loss are permanent, like male and female pattern baldness. This type of hair loss usually runs in the family.

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3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-68367795First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS - BBC News

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Getty Images. A medicine for severe hair loss, or alopecia, is being recommended on the NHS for the first time. The daily pill, called ritlecitinib or Litfulo, could help up to 14,000 people in ...

4. www.alopecia.org.uk › news › nice-recommendsNICE Recommends Ritlecitinib (Litfulo) for Routine ...

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Primary Scarring Alopecias (also known as cicatricial alopecias or scarring hair loss) are a group of conditions that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. In Lichen Planopilaris, patches of scalp appear, most commonly on the sides, front and lower back of the scalp. A Guide to Wigs

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Getty Images. A medicine for severe hair loss, or alopecia, is being recommended on the NHS for the first time. The daily pill, called ritlecitinib or Litfulo, could help up to 14,000 people in ...

6. www.nhs.uk › conditions › hair-lossWomen and hair loss: coping tips - NHS

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   • Talk About It
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   There are groups around the country where you can meet and socialise with other people with alopecia. Find your nearest Alopecia UK support group

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   It's not easy, but try to come to terms with your hair loss. One way to do this is to make a list of all your good qualities and focus your energy on celebrating these attributes.

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   Discuss your hair loss with your friends, family and loved ones, preferably early on. Let them know how you feel about it and what kind of support you need. If hair loss is affecting your relationship with your partner, going to therapy or couples counsellingmay help.

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   You can look into disguising and covering up your hair loss with things like wigs, hair extensions, scarves and make-up. Persevere until you find a product and style that suits you. Equally, you may prefer not to cover up at all. If you have hair loss that you find difficult to cover up (around 50% hair loss or more), or your hair loss is a result ...

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   Hair loss in women is often temporary. That said, regrowth is unpredictable and can take years. Remember that your new hair can be any texture and colour.

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   Do not be taken in by claims for wonder products. There are no cures for female hair loss. Find out more about hair loss

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7. www.nice.org.uk › news › articlesThousands could benefit from treatment for severe alopecia

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Thousands of people with severe hair loss due to alopecia areata are set to benefit from a new one-a-day capsule to help treat the condition. Ritlecitinib (also known as Litfulo and made by Pfizer) is recommended by NICE as an option for treating severe alopecia areata in people aged 12 and over. The treatment, taken as a daily pill at home ...

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   Can hair loss be treated?

   • Treatment may help with some types of hair loss. It's normal to lose hair. We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, often without noticing. Hair loss is not usually anything to be worried about, but occasionally it can be a sign of a medical condition. Some types of hair loss are permanent, like male and female pattern baldness.

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   How do I get rid of female baldness?

   • Try to find out everything you can about hair loss and the treatment options available to you. A proven treatment for female-pattern baldness is a hair lotion containing minoxidil. After using it, many women see improvements, including a slowing or stopping altogether of balding, as well as thicker hair.

   Women and hair loss: coping tips - NHS

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   Can alopecia areata be treated by the NHS?

   • An NHS England spokesperson said: “People suffering with severe alopecia areata can experience hair loss that affects their health and quality of life, and this latest innovative treatment for patients – the first NHS treatment for the condition – could greatly benefit thousands of people.”

   What is alopecia? First treatment for condition approved for NHS use

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   Are there any treatments for baldness on the NHS?

   • There are things you can try if your hair loss is causing you distress. But not all treatments are available on the NHS, so you may have to pay. No treatment is 100% effective. Finasteride and minoxidil are the main treatments for male pattern baldness. Minoxidil can also be used to treat female pattern baldness. Women should not use finasteride.

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   Do alopecia treatments work?

   • After using it, many women see improvements, including a slowing or stopping altogether of balding, as well as thicker hair. Always contact a GP or dermatologist for advice before starting or finishing any treatments or medicine for alopecia. Find out about hair loss treatments that work

   Women and hair loss: coping tips - NHS

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   What is a hair regrowth treatment?

   • The treatment is a daily tablet to improve hair regrowth, following the decision from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice). But what is alopecia? What is alopecia? Alopecia is a general term for hair loss and there are a number of reasons why a person can develop it.

   What is alopecia? First treatment for condition approved for NHS use

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9. www.standard.co.uk › news › healthWhat is alopecia? First treatment for condition approved for ...

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   Jan 31, 2024 · An NHS England spokesperson said: “People suffering with severe alopecia areata can experience hair loss that affects their health and quality of life, and this latest innovative treatment for ...