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Question
23 Feb 2004
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Hair loss
Someone told me that the cause of my hair loss is genetic?
How do i know if this is true? Can you do tests, and where?
How do i know if this is true? Can you do tests, and where?
Geneticist
Dear Janine
There are many causes of hair loss, including the aging process. The normal pattern of baldness, with onset in middle age, sometimes runs in families. In these circumstances, males are more severely affected than females. If your hair loss is patchy or atypical, it might be worthwhile to consult a skin specialist.
Regards, Maritha
There are many causes of hair loss, including the aging process. The normal pattern of baldness, with onset in middle age, sometimes runs in families. In these circumstances, males are more severely affected than females. If your hair loss is patchy or atypical, it might be worthwhile to consult a skin specialist.
Regards, Maritha
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