Hair loss
Overview
Hair loss can happen naturally or be caused by a medical condition. There are treatments that may help if your hair loss is upsetting you.
Hair loss can run in families. It can also be caused by things like an illness, stress and cancer treatment.
Most hair loss does not need treatment. There are medicines that can help in some cases and some people may choose to wear a wig.
Most hair loss does not need treatment. There are medicines that can help in some cases and some people may choose to wear a wig.
Page last reviewed: 04/02/2021
Next review due: 04/02/2024