Common causes of hair thinning
Genetics, hormones, stress and medications can all play a part.
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- 2026-02-18
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- 2026-02-18 · 4 min read
Why the cause matters
Different causes of hair thinning respond to different approaches, which is why evaluation comes before treatment.
Photos and history help a provider understand what is happening before anything is prescribed.
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