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receptors in the scalp become lead to loss of memory, mood,
more activated, which can lead concentration, and anxiousness.
to the follicles miniaturizing and
thus more hair loss. Autoimmune: Alopecia Areata a
disorder that stems from an over-
Anemia: One in 10 women age active immune system which sees
20-49 suffer from anemia due the hair as foreign and targets it
to iron deficiency. This not only by mistake, causing loss of hair.
causes hair loss but also fatigue,
headaches, bruising, difficulty Sudden weight loss: This is a
concentrating, cold hands and form of physical trauma that can
feet, and dizziness. cause hair thinning. Even though
weight loss is promoted for the
Hypothyroidism: This means health effects that come along
an underactive thyroid. Located with it, hair loss can be a tem-
in your neck, the thyroid pro- porary side effect especially if female hormone imbalance that Medication: The use of antide-
duces hormones that are criti- the weight loss is accompanied can disrupt the normal function- pressants, blood thinners, blood
cal to metabolism, growth, and by loss of essential vitamins and ing of ovulation and menstrual pressure meds like beta-blockers,
development. When the gland is nutrients necessary for scalp cycles, leading to weight gain, lithium, methotrexate, and ibu-
under-producing due to stress, health. facial hair, acne, irregular and profen (NSAIDs) all can poten-
genetics, or aging, hair loss can is painful menstrual cycles, ovar- tially lead to hair loss.
often the result. Polycystic ovarian syndrome: ian cysts, and hair loss. This syn-
As many as five million women drome is treatable and should be Over styling: Vigorous styling
Vitamin B deficiency: Low levels have polycystic ovarian syndrome evaluated and balanced to help and the use of hot tools can lead
of vitamin B are often the culprits (PCOS), which can start at age mitigate the escalating risk for to damaging the hair and hair fall-
of hair loss. In addition, this can 11. PCOS is both a metabolic and infertility and diabetes. ing out. This also includes tight

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