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Menopausal Hair Loss

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Causes:

• Hormonal changes and lack of appetite which can result in lack of nutrients
• Side effects from certain menopausal medications
• Body, mental and emotional sensitivity towards changes in the body leading to high stress levels

Signs & Symptoms:

• Hair starts thinning, starting from the crown of the head
• Dry and weak hair with split ends

Possible Complications:

• The problem will worsen if the sufferer has hereditary (genetic) hair loss problem before menopause
• If treatment is delayed or wrong medication is taken over a long period of time, the problem will worsen