Coping with Alopecia - Couverture souple

Hunt, Nigel

 
9780859699105: Coping with Alopecia

Synopsis

Alopecia is a medical disorder where people lose their hair. Causes can be both physical (physical trauma, childbirth or chemotherapy) or psychological (a traumatic event). It can be either temporary or permanent. At least 1% of the population suffers from serious alopecia at some point in their lives, and the effects on people's lives can be traumatic. This book is designed to help people suffering from alopecia with medical information and practical help.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Alopecia is a medical disorder where people lose their hair. Causes can be both physical (physical trauma, childbirth or chemotherapy) or psychological (a traumatic event). It can be either temporary or permanent. At least 1% of the population suffers from serious alopecia at some point in their lives, and the effects on people's lives can be traumatic. This book is designed to help people suffering from alopecia with medical information and practical help.

Biographie de l'auteur

Nigel Hunt is a senior lecturer in the Psychology Department of Nottingham Trent University. He specialises in stress and trauma, and suffers from alopecia himself. Sue McHale is a senior lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, and has an interest in the links between stress and illness.

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