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No Hair, DO Care

October 8th, 2013
Knoxville Dermatology Group


It’s good to change up your hairstyle every now and then. Whether you switch your hair part or get a drastic haircut, you can usually tell a difference. Another hair change that gets more and more noticeable over time is hair loss.

Hair loss is typically associated with old age, but that’s not always the case. Alopecia is a type of hair loss most common in people younger than 20. The hair loss happens because your immune system attacks your hair follicles. The damage isn’t usually permanent but when it grows back, it sometimes is fine and white.

Unfortunately there’s not a lot of information on the cause of alopecia. You don’t have to worry about any pain or sickness or any kind of serious health problems, but you can talk to one of our certified physicians about what you can do to treat your hair loss.

If you have any questions about alopecia and treatment options, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.

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