Is Baldness Hereditary Or a Symptom of an Underlying Cause?
The best answer right now is yes. The most common form of baldness is based in our genes. It is known as androgenetic alopecia and is passed down through certain combinations of genes from both parents. It is generally noticed first as a receding hairline. Then bald patches may develop. Men have pattern baldness more frequently than women do, but it can impact women all the same.. There are medical options available for pattern baldness. But, are there other underlying causes of baldness besides those found in our genes? The answer is yes again. And these do impact women as well as men. For example, any of the following may be an underlying medical condition that causes thinning, anemia, changes to thyroid levels, or Lupus as only three examples. These and many others can cause reduction in growth as well. Medications are another reason shedding at an above normal rate. It is, unfortunately, a common side effect of prescription drugs. Furthermore, using any type of illicit chemical may
