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Here are some causes:

  • physical stress such as illness, pregnancy or trauma
  • emotional stress such as grief or worry
  • too much Vitamin A (stop taking those massive supplements)
  • lack of protein in your diet
  • hormone imbalance (can also be triggered by switching or going off Birth Control pills)
  • anemia (low iron levels)
  • low thyroid hormone levels
  • not enough Vitamin B
  • rare autoimmune disease (alopecia areata)
  • lupus
  • dramatic weight loss
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • medication (especially blood thinners, beta blockers, lithium, ibuprofen and some anti-depressants)
  • overstyling (especially very tight braids)
  • steroid use
  • and of course, chemotherapy
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