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Elizabeth Anderson Responds:

Hair loss is actually very common in women. There are many causes of hairloss, including androgenetic hair loss("male-pattern baldness"), which is often seen in women as well as men, systemic medical conditions such as thryroid disease, hair loss associated with medications, and skin conditions. I recommend a thorough history and examination with a dermatologist because no two patients are alike. If there is no underlying medical condition we typically use a product like minoxidil.

-Dr. Anderson

Answer Published on 6/30/2009 at 8:19 AM