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===Medical Conditions and Treatments=== | ===Medical Conditions and Treatments=== | ||
Certain medical conditions, like alopecia areata and scalp infections, can cause hair loss. Treatments like chemotherapy can also lead to temporary hair loss. | Certain medical conditions, like alopecia areata and scalp infections, can cause hair loss. Treatments like chemotherapy can also lead to temporary hair loss. | ||
== Pathophysiology of Hair Loss == | |||
=== Hair Growth Cycle === | |||
Understanding hair loss requires knowledge of the hair growth cycle, which includes the anagen (growth phase), catagen (transitional phase), and telogen (resting phase). Disruptions in this cycle can lead to hair loss. | |||
=== DHT and Hair Loss === | |||
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone, is a key player in androgenetic alopecia. It can shorten the growth phase and progressively miniaturize hair follicles. | |||
==Prevention Strategies== | ==Prevention Strategies== | ||