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When there is a family history having a genetic
predisposition to thinning hair and hair loss. It is
commonly known as male or
female pattern hair loss. In pattern hair loss, the enzyme
5-Alpha-Reductase is primarily responsible for the
conversion of the hormone Testosterone into the
hormone Di - Hydro - Testosterone (DHT), which starts
the process of your losing your hair.
If you are a male and any of the following family members have or
had thinning hair or hair loss, you also may experience male pattern
hair loss: your father, grandfather, uncle or brother. If you are a
female, and any of the following family members have or had thinning
hair or hair loss, you also may experience female pattern hair loss:
your father, grandfather, uncle or brother or your mother,
grandmother, aunt or sister.
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Many people are not aware that various
kinds of prescription medications may either cause or contribute to
thinning hair and hairloss. This includes various acne treatments,
anti-depressants drugs, birth control pills, chemotherapy and other drugs, such as those for lowering cholesterol, high blood
pressure, treating ulcers, arthritis and blood thinners. You may see an
extended list of medications
which cause hair loss.
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Various kinds of health and medical conditions
such as hyperthyroidism and lupus can cause thinning hair.
Some women experience sudden hair loss at the conclusion of
pregnancy or two to three months after discontinuing the use of
birth control pills.
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It is commonly thought that
extended periods of high stress can cause or contribute to hair loss
as stress may increase a constriction of the blood supply to the
scalp. Sometimes after surgery, some individuals may experience
either temporary or long term hair loss.
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Poor diet and
nutrition may also contribute to losing one's hair. This may
include
diets high in animal fat (too much red meat), too much protein, too much fast
food or quick weight loss diets.
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Various elements such as chlorine
(swimming pools), metals,
minerals and water pollution may also contribute in some
way to losing one's hair. Harsh chemicals used in hair coloring
products can also contribute to hair loss, particularly in women.
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