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  1. Coping with cancer - hair loss 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000914.htm
    ... that your treatment will make you lose your hair. ... Cancer treatment - alopecia; Chemotherapy - hair loss; Radiation - hair loss ... hair loss, you might want to cut your hair short before your first treatment. This could make losing your hair less shocking ...
  2. Hair Loss 
    https://medlineplus.gov/hairloss.html
    ... protein diet, a family history, or poor nutrition. Treatment for hair loss depends on the cause. In some cases, ... the underlying cause will correct the problem. Other treatments include medicines and hair restoration.
  3. Pregnancy and work 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000609.htm
    ... Hair colorants: When pregnant, avoid getting or giving hair treatments. Your hands could absorb the chemicals in the ...
  4. Hair problems | Hair loss | MedlinePlus 
    https://medlineplus.gov/hairproblems.html
    ... hair loss , infections, and flaking . Start Here Common Hair Problems (VisualDX) Treatments and Therapies Laser Hair Removal (VisualDX) Related Issues African-American Hair: Tips ...
  5. How can head lice be treated? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279328
    ... any lice or nits (lice eggs) in the hair after the treatment. The teeth on a lice comb are less ... Page How do you comb lice out of hair? Insecticide-based treatments Silicone-based treatments (dimeticone or dimethicone) Plant-based ...
  6. Excessive or unwanted hair in women 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007622.htm
    ... are many ways to remove or treat unwanted hair. Some treatment effects last longer than others. Medicines -- Drugs such ... Electrical current is used to permanently damage individual hair follicles so ... multiple treatments are needed. Swelling, scarring, and redness of the ...
  7. Ovarian overproduction of androgens 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001165.htm
    ... and total testosterone) TSH test (if there is hair loss) ... decrease hair production in women with excess body hair, or to regulate menstrual cycles. In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove an ovarian or adrenal tumor.
  8. xmlmplus_topics_2024-05-31.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/xml/mplus_topics_2024-05-31.xml
    ... a family history, or poor nutrition. </p> <p>Treatment for hair loss depends on the cause. In some cases, ... dead lice and nits</li> <li>After each treatment, check your hair for lice and nits. You should comb your ...
  9. Polycystic ovary syndrome 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000369.htm
    ... methods of hair removal include electrolysis and laser hair removal. However, many treatments may be needed. Treatments are expensive and the ...
  10. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Ivermectin Topical 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a613011.html
    ... It is usually applied to the scalp and hair in one treatment. Ivermectin is available without a prescription (over the ... only with water and dry and style your hair as usual. Wait 24 hours before ... shells) after this treatment.Discard any unused portion of the tube once ...
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