Health Tip: Health Conditions May Lead to Hair Loss

By Diana Kohnle, HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) -- Losing your hair may not be a typical sign of aging. It may be caused by a medical condition, experts say.

The American Academy of Dermatology says possible causes of hair loss include:

• Diseases including hypothyroidism and anemia.


• Major surgery.


• A high fever.


• Certain treatments for cancer, including chemotherapy and radiation.


• A scalp infection, such as ringworm.

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