Scalp Hair Became Thin and Soft
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It describes the scalp hair that become thinner, softer and lighter.
Possible causes
- Male pattern / female pattern hair loss
A common type of baldness that occurs with age. In males, the hairline recedes while in females, the hair loss is generalized causing thinning. The exact cause is unknown, but hormones and genetics play an important role.
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Is the hair on your head thin and soft?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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