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Most common cause of hairloss in women is called androgenetic alopecia, due to the effect of male hormones or androgens on the hair follicles, which are located at the root of the hair. Why androgens cause hair to fall out is still a mystery but is believed to be part hereditary. In some cases, women with this problem have higher than normal levels of circulating androgens. Once normal hormone levels are restored, further hair loss can be averted.

Most common causes of hairloss in men : Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a prevalent hormone in men, causes deterioration of the genetically predisposed hair follicles internal structure causing shedding of hair and baldness.

 

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Other Causes Of Hairloss :

button1.gif (562 bytes)Ringworm infection

Ringworm of the scalp is a fungal infection, which appears as pink, scaly patches on the skin. This could be treated with a lotion from your doctor.

 

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Baldness which can affect all the hair on the body, including eyebrows. The cause is often never found and the hair often regrows.

 

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Hair is lost because the structure of the hair shaft is abnormal. Four main types of abnormalities: fractures, irregularities, coiling and twisting, extraneous matter.

 

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Normal male hormones are a well-known cause of male pattern hair loss. Shift in thyroid hormone levels can also cause hairloss.

 

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A diet that is deficient in calories and protein can cause hairloss. Deficiencies of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc and biotin can also provoke hairloss.

 

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Emotional stress may also cause hairloss. There are also a number of medications that can cause hairloss, such as blood thinners and certain drugs used to treat arthritis.

                                                                                  

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                      WHAT IS HAIR LOSS                PREVENTION AGAINST HAIRLOSS
                 COPING WITH HAIRLOSS                          WHAT CAUSES HAIRLOSS
                      SOME HAIR FACTS                                   OUR RESEARCH  
                           CONCLUSION                        WHAT AFFECTS HAIRLOSS

 

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