Q: What are the most common causes of hair loss in women other than genes?
A: For localized hair loss the most common causes are traction (due to tight braiding) and alopecia areata (an autoimmune disease that produces smooth round patches of hair loss).
Other than genetic (hereditary) thinning; generalized hair loss is most commonly caused by medications, anemia, and thyroid disease.
Topic: WomenTags: Alopecia Areata / Anemia / Female Hair Loss / Genetic Hair Loss / Hair Loss in Women / Hair Thinning / Medication Side Effects / Round Patches of Bald Areas / Thyroid Disease / Traction Alopecia
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 8:21 am
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