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Doctor shares nine common causes of hair loss for men and women
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2/2/2024
Doctor shares nine common hair loss causes for men and womenDr Amir Khan
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Let's talk about hair loss. Now we typically lose 50 to 100 hairs per day
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but we don't tend to notice as they're replaced by new hairs. Hair loss occurs
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when new hair doesn't replace the hair that's fallen out. There are lots of
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causes, here are some. A family history, the most common cause, that happens with
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aging. It accounts for male and female pattern baldness and happens gradually
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and in predictable patterns, here and here. Hormonal changes, temporary or
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permanent hair loss can occur due to hormonal changes in things like
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pregnancy, menopause and with thyroid disease. Alopecia areata, this is an
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autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes
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hair loss, typically in circular patches and that can occur anywhere on the body.
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Medication, drugs used to treat cancer, arthritis, depression and heart problems
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may cause hair loss but remember never stop any medication before talking to a
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clinician. Other things are fungal infections, harsh chemicals, nutritional
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deficiencies such as those in iron and protein and stressful events such as
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bereavements or physical and emotional trauma can all contribute to hair loss.
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And finally some hairstyles that are too tight can also cause hair loss but if
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you're worried about hair loss speak to a healthcare professional.
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