Common Causes of Hair Loss

August 2022 in “ JAMA ”

Kristin Walter

alopecia nonscarring alopecia patterned hair loss androgenetic alopecia dihydrotestosterone telogen effluvium thyroid disease vitamin deficiencies alopecia areata autoimmune disorder minoxidil finasteride low-level laser light therapy corticosteroid injections Janus kinase inhibitors DHT Rogaine Propecia LLLT JAK inhibitors

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Alopecia Areata →

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Finasteride →

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

Studysummary Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.

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