February 22nd, 2009
Causes of Thinning Hair ? What You Don?t Know Might Hurt You
It is estimated that 80 million Americans are affected by premature thinning of the hair. If you are experiencing thinning hair it is important to determine the root cause so you can work toward a solution.
There are many reasons why you may be experiencing excessive thinning of your hair. Here is a list of some of the most common causes of thinning hair.
- Medications: Many commonly prescribed medications can cause significant thinning of the hair. For instance medications like lithium, diet pills with amphetamines, and chemotherapy drugs have a strong association with hair loss. Thinning hair can also occur in women who take contraceptives. The good news is when these drugs are discontinued the hair often recovers.