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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for trichotillomania OR alopecia
  1. Hair Loss (National Library of Medicine)  
    You lose up to 100 hairs from your scalp every day. That's normal, and in most people, those hairs grow back. But many men -- and some women -- lose hair as they ...
  2. Self-Harm (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is self-harm? Self-harm, or self-injury, is when a person hurts his or her own body on purpose. The injuries may be minor, but sometimes they can ...
  3. Autoimmune Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... almost any part of your body. For example, alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease of the skin ...
  4. Cancer Chemotherapy (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cancer chemotherapy? Cancer chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses medicines to destroy cancer cells. Normally, the cells in your ...
  5. Child Behavior Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    All kids misbehave some times. And some may have temporary behavior problems due to stress. For example, the birth of a sibling, a divorce, or a death in ...
  6. Immune System and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is the immune system? Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs. Together they help the body fight infections and other ...
  7. Teen Mental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Being a teenager is hard. You're under stress to be liked, do well in school, get along with your family, and make big decisions. You can't avoid most of these ...