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  • Women experience a different type of baldness pattern than men. While a man will begin to lose hair at the hair line, women begin to lose hair near the front of their hair and on the sides or at the crown area. According to the Mayo Clinic, women rarely lose all of the their hair and become completely bald. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia.

    Traction Alopecia

    This type of hair loss is caused by stress on the hair follicles caused by some hairstyles. Tight braids, pigtails or cornrows can cause hair to fall out. Regular use of tight rollers can also put you at risk for traction alopecia.

    Androgenetic Alopecia

    Female pattern baldness may be hereditary. The hair growth cycle becomes shorter and the hair follicles produce thinner hair. Eventually the hair follicles may stop producing hair all together.

    Hormonal Changes

    Changes in hormones in your body during pregnancy or menopause may cause hair to thin. Thyroid disease can cause thinning hair as well as some birth control medications.

    Poor Nutrition

    Your body needs protein to maintain skin, hair and nails. If you do not get proper nutrition, your hair may begin to thin.

    Diabetes and Lupus

    According to the Mayo Clinic, diabetes and lupus can be factors in hair loss. If your diabetes is not under control, your body cannot repair itself and your hair may become thin. Lupus is an autoimmune disease and can affect hair growth.

    Source:

    Mayo Clinic.com: Symptoms of Hair Loss

    Mayo Clinic.com: Causes of Hair Loss

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