Thinning hair: A condition which is characterized by a decease in the amount of hair. See free access online books about Thinning hair below. See detailed information below for a list of 28 causes of Thinning hair, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Thinning hair.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Thinning hair as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Thinning hair
The list below shows some of the causes of Thinning 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 Thinning hair. Of the 28 causes of Thinning hair that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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Subtypes of Thinning hair:
Thin hair (15 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Thinning hair:
Hair loss (380 causes), Hair symptoms (644 causes), Baldness (380 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)
Symptoms related to Thinning hair:
Baldness (380 causes), Hair loss (380 causes), Pubic hair loss (3 causes), Patchy hair loss (10 causes), Anorexia nervosa, Hypothyroidism (52 causes), Chemotherapy, Zinc deficiency, Tinea capitis, Alopecia areata, Trauma to Hair Shaft, Telogen effluvium
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