Hair Loss Symptoms - Checklist

Hair loss symptoms appear in two basic forms:

1. Hair thinning (noticeable over time)

2. Hair shedding (clumps of hair fall out causing alarm)

Hair Loss Symptoms In Men

• Hair loss symptoms in men can include:
• thinning hair on the scalp - hair density begins to decrease in certain areas
• a receeding hairline
• a horseshoe shaped pattern leaving the crown of the head exposed
• a circular bald spot on the crown of the head or top-rear

• hair thinning throughout the scalp

• hair thinning especially at the crown

• Medications such as steroids or chemotherapy as in the case of cancer patients

• Excessive weight loss

• Extreme stress and anxiety which may be connected to thyroid irregularities or iron or zinc deficiency

• Classic male pattern baldness

• Female pattern baldness

• Follicular damage due to tight braiding or excessively harsh combing or brushing

• Hormonal changes in women due to pregnancy or menopause

• Hair loss symptoms can occur at any stage of life

In men, some even in college years begin to notice a decrease in hair density. In other men it occurs later in life.

However, some statistics indicate at least 66% of men will experience some of these hair loss symptoms at some time in their lives.

Hair loss symptoms in women may be seen after sudden changes in life involving stress, trauma, or, with childbearing, and later, menopause.

Hair thinning in women also comes of course with age.

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