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Hair loss (alopecia) Report
Alopecia is lack or loss of the hair from skin areas where it normally is present.
What we've learned from patients who report Hair loss (alopecia)
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
53 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
132 |  |
|
Mild
|
111 |  |
|
None
|
74 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hair loss (alopecia)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 20 |  |
|
| Folic Acid | 5 | |
|
| Propecia | 4 | |
|
| Zinc | 4 | |
|
| Selenium | 3 | |
|
| Rogaine Extra Strength | 2 | |
|
| BioSil | 2 | |
|
| finasteride | 2 | |
|
| Pygeum | 2 | |
|
| Vitamin E | 2 | |
|
| Minoxidil | 1 | |
|
| Prednisone | 1 | |
|
| Proscar | 1 | |
|
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 1 | |
|
| Diane-35 | 1 | |
|
| Neurol | 1 | |
|
| Aldactone | 1 | |
|
| Depo-Provera | 1 | |
|
| Flaxseed Oil | 1 | |
|
| Nettle Plant | 1 | |
|
| Mirena | 1 | |
|
| Parlodel | 1 | |
|
| Centrum Multivitamin | 1 | |
|
| Fluocinonide topical | 1 | |
|
| Spironolactone | 1 | |
|
| Fructose Free Diet | 1 | |
|
| Dermatology | 1 | |
|
| Vitamin B Super Complex | 1 | |
Report created on February 10, 2012.