Fine hair: also called lanugo is the fine hair which grows in an attempt to insulate the skin due to lack of fat. See detailed information below for a list of 60 causes of Fine hair, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Fine hair mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Fine hair. Of the 60 causes of Fine hair that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Fine hair' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Fine hair:
Hair symptoms (644 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)
Symptoms related to Fine hair:
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