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Myth: Hair loss is inherited form your father
Fact: Both parents ' genes are a factor.
Myth: Female pattern hair loss causes abnormal bleeding.
Fact: Menstruation is not affected.
Myth: Extensive hormonal evaluation is required
Fact: Hormonal evaluation is only required if the patient is also experiencing irregular periods, infertility, hirsutisim, cystic acne, virilizatrion, or glactorrhea.
Androgentic alopecia usually doesn't causes menstrual isuees or interfere with pregnancy or endocrine function.
Myth: Teasing, using hair colour, other products, or frequently washing hair increase hair loss.
Fact: Normal hair care doesn't affect hair loss. The only drug approved for promoting hair growth in women is Minoxidil.
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