What are some causes of baldness?

Answer by  lkstar (114)

Some causes are illness, major surgery, hormonal problems, some medications, and infections. Also many women notice hair lose about three months after having a baby, which is also related to hormones.

Answer by  LouLeic (31)

There are two types of Alopecia (baldness). The first type is Alopecia Areata, and this is usually caused by shock or stress. It is also hereditary. The second type is Cicatrical Alopecia. This is caused by the skin being damaged, either from chemicals, heat, or a cut, which forms a scar.

Answer by  hairgirl24 (78)

Some causes of baldness could be family genes, over use of styling products, excessive use of relaxers or perm, plucking gray hairs out, and over braiding in one spot. While your family genes cannot be changed; your styling habits can.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

There are many causes of baldness. One most common cause is genetics. Older age may make your hair thinner and lead to hair loss. Chemotherapy and some diseases can also do the trick. There are some medications and skin irratations that cause hair loss as well as wearing baseball hats constantly.

Answer by  Zoe (2369)

Pattern baldness is a genetic condition that mostly affects males rather than females. It is not a disease, just a genetic trait that causes the hairline to recede once a man reaches a certain age. Sometimes people who do cornrows or pull their hair back very tightly also can become bald. Lastly, chemotherapy can cause baldness.

Answer by  skullaria (56)

Usually baldness is caused by genetics, but it can also be caused by medications. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy, often associated with cancer treatment, are often causes of baldness. Other drugs, like Prednisone and other steroids, can cause major hair loss.

Answer by  cquiggles (238)

Baldness can be affected by hair follicles' drying out and dying. A hair follicle can also become clogged by sebum build-up. Heredity can also cause baldness.