| In the past, wigs and hair pieces were the only hair | | | | losing hair as you age may be a result of follicular |
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| thousands of doctors, clinics and researchers claim to | | | | preserve or protect the hair follicle. |
| have created the perfect hair replacement therapy | | | | 4. Genetics: The most common cause of hair loss in |
| for women. | | | | women and men is hereditary female or male pattern |
| According to the American Academy of | | | | baldness, also known as "androgenic alopecia." Check |
| Dermatology, more than 30 million women suffer | | | | your family history to find out if pattern baldness is in |
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| of women constantly search for the best way to | | | | 5. Scalp Condition: Poor scalp care or the use of |
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| understand the underlying problem so that you and | | | | growth due to broken or damaged hair. |
| your doctor choose the right option. Depending on | | | | 6. Medications: Certain medications or medical |
| the cause, you can potentially reverse this problem. | | | | treatments such as steroids or chemotherapy cause |
| 6 leading causes of female hair loss: | | | | hair loss. See your doctor about finding a different |
| 1. Hormones: Hormonal changes are known to shrink | | | | treatment option. |
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| include stress, menopause, pregnancy, | | | | your doctor and pinpoint the reason why you are |
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| irregular menstrual cycles. | | | | or begin treatments without knowing that the |
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| drastic changes to their diet or improper nutrition can | | | | So, don't hide behind wigs, hats or scarves or stress |
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| 3. Age: Studies show 50% of women experience | | | | women treatments. |
| some loss of hair by age 50. In addition, gradually | | | | |
