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What is main reason women lose hair? female hormones, genes, stress

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Yes to all and more: They all can be significant factors; individuals may have more of one than the other. Nutritional deficiencies-usually iron or protein can be a factor. Thyroid hormone issues can as well. Other disorders have hair loss as part of the picture, e.g. Lupus. Meds can do it as well.

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Answered 12/21/2014

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