Hair Loss: Help for the Dis-Tressed
There have been some great developments in the world of hair-loss prevention and treatment, but quack remedies and sales pitches disguised as information are still as abundant online as they are on late-night television. We’ve sifted through it all to find the most reliable Web sites; in this guide you’ll find credible information about the different ways to prevent, treat, or even just to feel comfortable embracing your hair loss. Whether you are just curious about what’s out there or you want some personal advice from a physician about your hair loss, you’ll find what you need on the Web.
Hair Loss Causes
We all lose a little hair each day (actually, according to Medline Plus, we lose about 100 hairs... read more»
Treating Hair Loss
Even if your hair loss is not connected to an underlying medical condition, there are quite a few... read more»
Hair Loss Support
Hair loss is by no means an uncommon condition. On the Web you’ll find plenty of places to... read more»
Hair Loss News and Research
Read about the latest studies and headlines for hair loss.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many of the resources listed in previous sections of this guide, especially the official sites for medical associations, provide more information about hair loss than what we’ve highlighted. Explore the Web sites recommended to see what you can find.
- There are no respected medical journals dedicated specifically to hair loss. However, hair-loss studies do appear in several related publications, such as the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, but you’ll need to search “hair loss” or “alopecia” on the site to find them.
Dulcinea's Picks
The American Academy of Dermatology
has a page of hair-care and hair-loss articles.
MedlinePlus
has a “Hair Diseases and Hair Loss” section with plenty of links to other reliable resources. You could spend a great deal of time clicking around between this site and others learning about all kinds of hair-loss causes and treatments.
The North American Hair Research Society
has recent publications, upcoming and ongoing studies, news updates, and other information available.
The American Hair Loss Association
has a section on research, a glossary of hair-loss terms, and list of books that discuss hair loss.

