Hair may begin to fall out more quickly than it is regenerated, leading to symptoms such as a receding hairline, hair falling out in patches, or overall thinning if the hair growth cycle is disrupted, or a hair follicle is damaged.

There are many reasons for hair loss in men and women. Common causes include hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, iron anemia, protein deficiency, rapid weight loss, low vitamin D levels, B vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune diseases Celiac Disease, stress, inflammation, fungal injections, prescription drugs, chemotherapy, radiation, hair braiding, and chemical hair treatments. Hair loss can occur at any age but is most likely around age 40 when the body’s hormone levels began to decline. Pre-menopausal and menopausal women are more likely to experience hair loss due to hormone imbalances.

Prescription drugs are a common cause of hair loss since millions of Americans have prescribed drugs each year.