What are common causes of female pattern baldness?

Hair loss is most often caused by heredity, hormones and age. Most men can attribute their hair loss to genetics. Many women can as well, but more are likely to cite some other medical condition or outside factor. Some items that are considered in determining the cause of female pattern baldness include:

• Stress
• Medications
• Pregnancy
• Hormones
• Intense Hair Chemicals

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