The Root Causes of Hair Loss

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Part 1
The Root Causes of Hair Loss
Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock
By Flora Zhao
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This is part 1 in “The Roots of Hair Loss”

The root of your hair is like a miniature world. Discover the causes of hair loss and possible ways to prevent—or even reverse it.

The roots of your hair are like a thriving miniature world.

Hair follicles surround the roots, efficiently delivering nutrients and producing essential building blocks for healthy hair growth. However, when this delicate system is disrupted, hair loss occurs.

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Part 2 – Popular Drugs and Therapies That Reverse Hair Loss—And Their Caveats
A 1988 medical paper noted a drug that generated hair growth in desired locations—it became the first FDA-approved medication for hair loss.
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