Causes of Hair Loss in Women

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Can Hair Loss be Caused by Pregnancy, Prozac, or Hyperactive Thyroid?

December 1st, 2006

Q: I had a baby 12 weeks ago and have recently been diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid, although only slightly. I was also taking Prozac for 7-10 days. I am 27 and have been experiencing a significant amount of hair loss from all over my scalp. What are the chances that this would be [...]

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Can Hair Transplant Treat Diffuse Hair Loss in Women?

October 27th, 2006

Q: My hair loss resembles the grade I female hair loss scale, but none of the male hair loss patterns. It has been relatively stable for the past five years and only recently has it begun to progress further. I began both Propecia and regain two months ago, but the hair loss still continues [...]

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Can Hair Transplant Restore Frontal Hair Loss in Women?

September 25th, 2006

Q: Although I read that women are supposedly protected from hair loss in the frontal hairline by the enzyme aromatase that is exactly where I am losing hair. My hairline has receded and I have developed a widow’s peak. What can be causing this, and how can I fix it? It seems to have been [...]

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Can Hair Loss in Women Come from Hair Dye?

September 15th, 2006

Q: I am a 48 year old woman. Since I have used a new hair dye, I seem to be going bald. Is this possible?
A: Dying hair is a very common practice and hair loss in women who are 48 years old is also very common. The fact that the two have occurred [...]

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Can Women Suffer Hair Loss from Hormone Replacement Therapy with Testosterone?

August 18th, 2006

Q: Dr. Bernstein, a lot of older women are taking testosterone to restore libido, but are they going to suffer hair loss as a consequence?
A: They can. In women there is a delicate balance between the androgens, i.e. testosterone and estrogens. Estrogen is protective to some degree against hair loss, which is why most [...]

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