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Can daily stress be a major cause of male hair loss? does it increase the male hormone? can hair grow back?
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Yes: Stress can result in many effects including hair shedding on anybody- male or female, Stress can also elevate cortisol levels that in turn can lower testosterone. Hair can grow back if the underlying issues are addressed. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/basics/definition/con-20027666
Answered 10/24/2015
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