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Useful Links

Below are some links you may find helpful in dealing with Cancer, Trichotillomania, Alopecia and other disorders.

Cancer:

American Cancer Society: An excellent informational resource on cancer prevention, treatment and support.(http://www.cancer.org/)

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: A fund raising organization that provides grants to organizations and medical clinics serving individuals of all ages and economic backgrounds. They provide grants which serve to educate, screen and provide services for the medically under served. "Race for the Cure." (http://www.komen.org/)

Association For The Support of Children With Cancer (ASK): An organization providing social, emotional, financial and spiritual support for children with cancer and their families.(http://www.askweb.org/)

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS): A survivor led cancer advocacy organization which advocates for quality cancer care and empowerment for cancer survivors. Offers information and resources on cancer sources, essential care, health insurance, survivor stories and support group links. (http://www.canceradvocacy.org/)

National Cancer Institute (NCI): Discusses a broad range of cancer topics including treatment, prevention, screening, and coping with cancer. (http://www.nci.nih.gov/)

National Breast Cancer Foundation: Provides information and links for women facing breast cancer. (http://nationalbreastcancer.org/)

Rare Cancer Alliance (RCA): Information, support and discussion groups for pediatric and adult rare type cancer patients. (http://www/rare-cancer.org/)

Tender Loving Care (TLC): Offers cancer support products such as key rings, cancer awareness ribbons, angel and breast cancer jewelry. (http://www.tlcdirect.org/)

Locks of Love: A non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term hair loss. (http://www.locksoflove.org/)

Trichotillomania:

Trichotillomania Learning Center (TLC): A non-profit organization offering confidential information and referrals to individuals and support groups dealing with compulsive hair pulling. (http://www.trich.org/)

Hair Loss Talk: Support forum for discussion and sharing personal stories related to Trichotillomania, and general hair loss. (http://www.hairlosstalk.com/)

Understanding Trichotillomania: This site offers informational books about Trichotillomania in educating, explaining, and coping with chronic hair pulling. (www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-2754291-5251855?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=trichotillomania&x=17&y=22)

E Medicine from WebMD: Offers an in depth explanation of the background, pathophysiology. history, causes and possible treatment which can be considered.(www.emedicine.com/)

Alopecia:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation: NAAF supports research in finding a cure or treatment for Alopecia Areata, offers support for those with the disease, and helps educate the public.(www.naaf.org/)

AlopeciaKIDS: A non-profit organization helps kids and their families cope with the condition. They offer links, photos and discussion forums, as well as contribution information. (alopeciaKIDS.org/)

Wikipedia: An information resource describing the different types, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prognois, and phychosocial issues related to Alopecia Areata. (http://en.wikipedia.org/)

Alopecia Areata Support Community: A support forum for people living with Alopecia Areata to share their personal stories and experiences in helping one another cope with their condition. (AlopeciaAreataSupportCommunity@groups.msn.com)

Keratin.com: A site unique in providing information and forums on over 50 hair loss conditions including Alopecia Areata. (http://www.keratin.com)

General Hair Loss:

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Eyebrowz.com: A terrific site if you are needing custom eyebrows. Your source for beautiful brows. (http://www.eyebrowz.com/index.htm)

Hair Transplant Network: A popular and respected hair transplantation community dedicated to helping people share ideas and experiences about hair loss treatments and hair restoration physicians. This site includes hundreds of patient photos, a recommended "surgeon finder" and a popular hair loss discussion forum. (http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/)

Hair Loss Learning Center: The Hair Loss Learning Center is a multimedia rich site that enables visitors to share information and photos, view animations and videos and learn about the elite members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. (http://www.HairLossLearningCenter.org)

The Hair Restoration Research Center: Hair Restoration Research Center provides in-depth expert articles on hair loss written by leading hair restoration physicians. This site is sponsored by the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. (http://www.Hair-Loss-Info.com)

Hair Loss Patient Guide: A terrific site that offers educational hair transplant and hair loss information. (http://www.hairlosspatientguide.com/index.html)