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Symptoms & Signs Index |
| Hair Loss | |
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Definition: Loss of Hair |
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Medical terms related to
hair loss : Alopecia, Baldness, Loss of Hair |
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Common
causes of hair loss: o Hormonal changes: e.g. thyroid disease, childbirth, or use of the birth control pills o Excessive shampooing and blow-drying o Emotional or physical stress o Alopecia Areata: Sudden loss of hair especially of the scalp or face in circumscribed patches with little or no inflammation.
Other Causes of
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Call your
doctor if hair loss is
accompanied by: o Losing hair in an atypical pattern o Losing hair rapidly or at an early age o Pain or itching associated with the hair loss o Red, scaly scalp skin o Acne, facial hair, or menstrual irregularities o Male pattern baldness in a woman o Bald spots on your beard or eyebrows o Weight gain, muscle weakness, intolerance to cold temperatures, or fatigue |
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Diagnostic tests
that may be performed include: o Microscopic examination of a plucked hair o Skin biopsy (if skin changes are present) |
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Medications
for hair loss may
include: o Minoxidil (Rogaine) o Over-the-counter Products |
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