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Androgenic Alopecia
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Male pattern baldness:
Localized thinning of hair which may include bald spots.
Associated symptoms include: acne, irregular menses, or hirsutism.
Female pattern baldness:
Uniform hair thinning usually on top.
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Hormonal Imbalance (androgen sensitivity)
may be due to menopause or polycystic ovary syndrome
Genetic (female pattern only)
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Antiandrogen medications (ex. spironolactone)
Oral contraceptive pills
Topical treatments (ex. minoxidil (Rogaine))
Hair Transplant
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Telogen effluvium
(an interruption in the normal "life cycle" of your hair)
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Usually occurs in a pattern.
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Major illness
Stress
Surgery
Rapid weight loss
Nutritional deficiency (iron, vitamin A, protein)
High fever
Change in medications
Hormonal Dysfunction (thyroid)
Childbirth
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Stress reduction
Change in diet
Change in medication or medication dosing
Nutritional supplements (iron/vitamin A)
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