What Causes Hair Loss and Baldness?
Disease description:
I’m only 37 years old, yet I’m already experiencing hair loss and balding—what could be causing this? What are the underlying causes of hair loss and balding?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Common causes of hair loss and balding primarily include hereditary (androgenetic) alopecia and seborrheic alopecia. Other possible causes include folliculitis, external environmental irritants, or drug-induced effects. Excessive psychological stress may also contribute to hair loss and balding; similarly, chronic sleep deprivation can lead to severe hair shedding, which—when prolonged and severe—may result in baldness.
