While everyone loses some hair as they get older, there are young women who are experiencing hair loss. Some of the causes of hair loss in young women are medical conditions, hormonal imbalances, medications, pregnancy, poor diet and stress. There are treatments available to help with the problem.
Medical Conditions
The most common conditions to cause premature hair loss in young women are polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid imbalances (both underactive and overactive thyroids can cause hair loss) and androgenic alopecia. While PCOS and thyroid problems can be treated with little hair loss, alopecia can cause large patches of hair to fall out.
