Alopecia Signs And Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Causes of Alopecia #2: Family History
In a study by Chumlea et al. (2004), men whose fathers developed hair loss were more at risk to developing hair loss themselves by 2.5 times as much when compared to men whose fathers had no hair loss. The results of their study show that hair loss and family history or genetics are correlated.
Typically, hair loss can be observed through a receding hairline or development of bald spots in men. On the other hand, women can also be prone to hair loss if their mothers developed thinning of hair as well.
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