ALOPECIA

Alopecia is a generic medical term for all forms of hair loss, from patchy baldness to diffuse thinning or total loss. Although alopecia is not life threatening and is rarely accompanied by physical pain, the attached emotional and psychological suffering is often very high, affecting careers, marriages and self-esteem. 

Treatment and support for alopecia is available through the NHS. A number of private clinics and practitioners also offer treatments including complementary therapies and aromatherapy treatments. Information is widely available on the Internet and you may wish to contact an organisation such as Alopecia UK or Alopecia Awareness (www.alopeciaonline.org.uk).