Health Tip: Losing Your Hair?

Shedding hair can be a genetic trait, but it can also be a sign of physical or mental distress.

The American Academy of Dermatology mentions these potential reasons for hair shedding:

• Losing at least 20 pounds quickly.
• Having recently given birth.
• Suffering a great deal of emotional stress, such as from a family problem or loss of a job.
• Having a high fever or a serious illness, or having recently had an operation.
• Having recently stopped taking birth control pills.