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Women's Hair Loss and Autoimmune Problems

Have you been experiencing hair loss or thinning for no apparent reason?

Is it patchy, uneven, or diffuse? Does it move around to different areas? Is it happening in more than one area at a time?

If this sounds familiar, or if you’ve been told you have alopecia areata by a healthcare professional, your body may be attacking your own hair follicles.

You may have also been told that there’s not much you can do about it.

• Maybe they said it’s genetic and you just have to live with it.
• Or maybe you were given a medication like minoxidil to see if it will help.
• Or maybe you’ve been trying fancy shampoos, taking generalized hair-growth supplements, or scouring the internet for anything you can find to save your hair.

If you’re feeling frustrated, you’re not alone - hair loss is complicated and tough to treat. But don’t give up yet! Functional Medicine strategies are fantastic for treating autoimmunity - in fact, sometimes they’re the only strategies that work!

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