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How do i know if i'm suffering from female pattern hair loss?

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Hair loss: Some women can experience male pattern hair loss which consists of hair loss along the frontal hair line and the top of the head. Like in men there is a genetic component but this hair loss is also dependent on testosterone. Women with type of hair loss should get a morning total and free testosterone to see if it is elevated

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Answered 6/7/2018

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