Question 1

is there "real" help for hair loss for women?  2 long story. anesthesia started it. hasn't changed. i am mortified. 1/2's gone.

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Lots of reasons: Go see your family doc and even get a referral to a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. First, remember that stress can lead to hair loss. Child birth & hospitalization are classic causes of stress but so is surgery. Hair eventually comes back several months later. Thyroid disease can do this too. So can too much testosterone & its derivative, dihydrotestosterone. So get tested and see derm.

Question 2

woman;s hair loss from a crash diet?

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Will stabilize: The hair will return over a period of 6 months but rogaine (minoxidil) could be used in interval as stimulant to hair growth. Suggest checking blood for thyroid status, as well as iron levels. These can contribute to hair loss.

Question 3

hw to stop hair loss?

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Depends on cause...: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments: minoxidil, finasteride, hair transplants, ...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.

Question 4

how to re-gain hair loss?

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Many things: Rogaine, (minoxidil) laser comb, hair transplant surgery.

Question 5

hair loss: common causes?

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Genetic: The hair loss pattern is often genetic.  A look at your parents may provide the answer. Thyroid diseases, iron deficiency, and stress may cause hair loss as well.

Question 6

what is good for hair loss?

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HAIR LOSS: Man? Woman? Your age? Any medications you are taking? Need to know a decent history.

Question 7

what causes female hair loss?

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Plenty of factors: There are several reasons for female hair loss = hormonal, genetic, medications, environmental.  Some of these can be evaluated by blood tests or looking through the meds you are taking or checking your family's hair histoty.  The one that you can do something about is the environmental = your stress level, amount of rest you're getting, your hair products.

Question 8

i am suffering from hair loss?

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Hair Loss: You may have male pattern hair loss. Treatment of this type of hair loss is with rogaine (minoxidil) for men and the oral medication propecia.

Question 9

how to protect from hair loss?

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Different options: Hair loss that is caused by medicines, stress, lack of protein or iron, or hair care may be prevented. Avoiding certain medicines, reducing stress, getting adequate protein and iron in your diet, and using hairstyles that do not damage your hair may reduce or prevent hair loss.

Question 10

i'm concerned about my hair loss?

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Hair loss: Hair loss at your age would often be associated with a thyroid problem. Anemia, low proteins, low vitamin levels can all be associated with hair loss.

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