Your doctor can help you to understand why you have hair loss

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Infections such as fungal infections can cause hair loss especially in children. There are also certain diseases in which individuals who have these diseases may experience hair loss such as those suffering from diabetes or lupus.

There is a type of hair loss called, traction alopecia, which is caused by wearing pigtails, cornrows, or hair rollers too tight in your hair. The pulling on the hair can cause scarring and possible permanent hair loss.

Your doctor can help you to understand why you have hair loss by examining your scalp, and finding out what kind of diet you have had lately as well as if any medications you may have been taking may have contributed to your hair loss. If you are female, your doctor will ask about your menstrual cycle, any pregnancies you have had and if you are in menopause or not because the answers to these inquiries can give possible clues as to why you may be experiencing hair loss.
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