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|  Hair loss or baldness is usually a hereditary condition caused by an excess of hormones called androgens. Some medications or medical conditions can also cause hair loss. Although several herbal tonics have been sold as treatments for hair loss, none of these products have been proven effective. Over-the-counter and prescription medications and surgery are the primary therapies for hair loss. Sources:
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book. William Morrow & Co., 1996.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition. Merck & Co., 2000.
Price, V. "Drug Therapy: Treatment of Hair Loss," New England Journal of Medicine. 341(1999).
This answer prepared 3/16/01.
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