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   What causes hair loss?

   • The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition that happens with aging. This condition is called androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness and female-pattern baldness. It usually occurs gradually and in predictable patterns — a receding hairline and bald spots in men and thinning hair along the crown of the scalp in women.

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   What is alopecia (hair loss)?

   • When you start to shed more strands — and fewer or none grow back — the condition is considered alopecia (hair loss). There are several types of hair loss, and it can affect adults of any gender and even children. You may lose hair just on your head or from your body as well. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center.

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   Can syphilis cause hair loss?

   • Diverse conditions can cause this. Left untreated, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can lead to hair loss. Syphilis is such an STI. Left untreated, syphilis can cause patchy hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, beard, and elsewhere. Other STIs can also cause hair loss.

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Treatment. Effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. You might be able to reverse hair loss, or at least slow it. With some conditions, such as patchy hair loss (alopecia areata), hair may regrow without treatment within a year. Treatments for hair loss include medications and surgery.

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   Telogen Effluvium. Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that affects people after they experience severe stress or a change to their body. Symptoms include thinning hair, usually around the top of your head. Treatment exists to reverse hair loss, but hair will typically grow back in three to six months without treatment.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hair-lossHair loss - Overview - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Overview. Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it's more common in men.

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   Nov 29, 2022 · It causes small bald patches that are scaly and itchy. Over time, if not treated early, the size of the patch or patches will increase and fill with pus. These patches, sometimes called a kerion ...

   • Which vitamin can help with hair loss?

     Hair loss is a complicated topic and the role of nutrition in preventing or treating hair loss can be somewhat controversial. While nutrition and s...
   • What illness causes hair loss?

     An increased risk of hair loss is connected with certain illnesses. These include: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) scalp psoriasis sexually transm...
   • Is it possible to stop hair loss indefinitely?

     Stopping hair loss indefinitely depends upon the underlying cause. As a general rule, the sooner you treat hair loss, the more likely you will be a...

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   Poison. Being slowly poisoned can lead to hair loss. Poisons that can cause hair loss include arsenic, thallium, mercury, and lithium. If you ingest a large amount of warfarin, which is found in rat poisons, it can also cause hair loss. Taking large amounts of vitamin A or selenium is also toxic and can cause hair loss.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHair Loss: Causes, Treatments and Prevention Options

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   To help prevent hair loss: Eat a healthy diet that includes enough calories, protein and iron. Find ways to cope with stress. Manage thyroid disease or other medical conditions that could result in hair loss. Avoid hairstyles that pull hair tightly. During chemotherapy treatment, try a cooling cap.