Hair Loss Crossword

most people ____ 50 to 100 hairs every day
Shedding a little amount of hair doesn't cause a noticible amount thinning of scalp hair because new hair is _______ in at the same time.
Hair loss occurs when this cycle of hair growth and shedding is ________ or when the hair follicle is destroyed and replaced with scar tissue
Hair loss is usually related to family history, _________ changes, medical conditions, or medications.
The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition called male-pattern __________ or female-pattern baldness
male pattern or female pattern baldness usually occurs _________ and in predictable patterns.
_________ changes and imbalances can cause temporary hair loss.
Nonscarring hair loss is called alopecia areata occurs when the body's _________ system attacks hair follicles, causing sudden hair loss that leaves smooth, roundish bald patches on the skin.
Infections, such as ________, can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to scaly patches and hair loss.
Once __________ are treated, hair generally grows back.
_________ that cause scarring alopecia may result in permanent loss at the scarred areas.
Hair-pulling disorder causes people to have an ___________ urge to pull out their hair, whether it's from the scalp, the eyebrows or other areas of the body.
Hair loss can be caused by drugs used for ______, arthritis, depression, heart problems, high blood pressure and birth control.
Too much __________ A may cause hair loss as well.
UV __________ therapy to the head may not cause hair to grow back the same as it was before.
Many people experience a general thinning of hair several months after a _________ or emotional shock.
Examples of trigger events include sudden or excessive ______ loss, a high fever, surgery, or a death in the family.
Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair ______, such as pigtails or cornrows, can cause traction alopecia.
Hot oil hair treatments and permanents can cause ____________ of hair follicles that leads to hair loss.
A number of factors can increase your risk of hair loss, including family history, age, poor _________, and certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and lupus Stress
______ tests may help uncover medical conditions related to hair loss, such as thyroid disease.
Your doctor gently pulls several ______ hairs to see how many come out which helps determine the stage of the shedding process.
Your doctor scrapes samples from the skin or from a few hairs plucked from the scalp to examine the hair ______ which can help determine whether an infection is causing hair loss.
Your doctor uses a special instrument to examine hairs trimmed at their bases and ___________ helps uncover possible disorders of the hair shaft.
Effective treatments for some types of hair loss are _________.
But some hair loss is _________.
With some conditions, such as patchy alopecia, hair may regrow without treatment within a ____.
Treatments for hair loss include __________, surgery, laser therapy, and wigs or hairpieces.
If hair loss is caused by an underlying disease, treatment for that disease will be _________.
Minoxidil is an over-the-________ liquid or foam that you rub into your scalp twice a day to grow hair and to prevent further hair loss.
Propecia is a prescription drug is available only to ___.
In the most common type of ___________ hair loss, only the top of the head is affected.
Hair transplant or ___________ surgery can make the most of the hair you have left.
Your surgeon removes tiny _______ of skin, each containing a few hairs, from the back or sides of your scalp.
You may want to try a wig or a __________ as an alternative to medical treatment or if you don't respond to treatment.
If your hair loss is due to a medical condition, the cost of a wig may be covered by __________.
You'll need a _____________ for the wig from your doctor.
If the affected person is well nourished, taking ___________ is not known to help.
Some studies show that the patchy hair loss caused by alopecia areata may be helped by lavender ____ combined with oils from thyme, rosemary and cedar wood.
Eat a ____________ balanced diet.
Avoid _______ hairstyles, such as braids, buns or ponytails.
Avoid compulsively _________, rubbing or pulling your hair.
______ your hair gently when washing and brushing. A wide-toothed comb may help prevent pulling out hair.
Avoid harsh treatments such as hot rollers, _________ irons, hot oil treatments and permanents.
Minoxidil, applied _________, is widely used for the treatment of hair loss.
It is effective in helping promote _____ growth in both males and females with androgenic alopecia.
About 40% of men experience hair _________ after 3–6 months.
It is the only topical product that is ___ approved for androgenic hair loss.
Finasteride is used to _____ male pattern hair loss
Hair transplantation is a ________ technique that moves individual hair follicles from a part of the body called the donor site to bald or balding part of the body known as the recipient site.