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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Alopecia: Handling Our Patients with Hair Loss
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Jason C. Sluzevich, M.D.
Hair loss is quite common and although it occurs more commonly in men, it can also occur in women. It’s estimated that up to 80% of men and nearly 50% of women experience hair loss. While it’s not a life-or-death health issue, it can have a negative effect on confidence and self-esteem and a significant amount of money is spent on hair regrowth products and restoration procedures. Did you know that about 95% of our total skin area is covered in hair and you...