What would cause hair loss in a younger woman?

Answer by  beck (1099)

Hair loss can be triggered by high levels of stress or some illnesses. When the body is weakened it doesn't have the resources for things not necessary to survival like hair. Analyze stress levels first, if this is the problem find ways to alleviate the stress. Her hair will recover.

Answer by  Scot (591)

Aside from male pattern baldness, some possible reasons for the hair loss may be excessive hair dying or frequent use of fertility drugs.

Answer by  barkley (951)

Hair loss in women can be due to a variety of factors such as medication, stress, or hormone changes/imbalance. It is important to get the problem diagnosed so you will know how to proceed. It may be a temporary shedding and the hair will regrow, but it could also may be permanent loss which you may want to treat.

Answer by  diva25 (4016)

There are a few reasons that could be happening. Women can have hair loss as a sign of early menopause. This happens because hormones are going though a huge change. Another reason could be genetics. That could also mean that she has some sort of disease that is causing her to loose her hair. Stress can also cause hair loss.