Dr. Anthony Bray, a family-practice doctor on Pearl.com gives several reasons why older women experience hair loss, particularly thinning hair.

Reasons include…

• Hypothyroidism.
• Cushing’s Syndrome, caused by the overproduction of the hormone cortisol.
• Malnutrition or any illness associated with significant weight loss.
• Physical stress as a result of major surgery or illness.
• Psoriasis or fungal infection (tinea capitis) or any other condition that affects the scalp.
• Certain medications or chemotherapy treatments for cancer.

If the cause of hair loss is still unclear, it’s important to seek a primary-care doctor or dermatologist.

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