I have an elderly neighbor lady that is losing hair really bad. What could be causing it?

Question: She's probably in her 70's, on up there, true. But I haven't seen anyone lose hair this much. I wonder if she's not eating good enough or something. Not enough nutrients?

Answers:
Yes nutrients can affect hair loss, especially B12 which is commonly lower in seniors. Poor thyroid function, and decreased kidney function can also affect hair. It is not that uncommon.

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protein is one of the things that helps grow hair,other then that shes just old

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Cancer usually is the cause. Kemotherapy also will cause hair to fall excessively. If that's not the case, then I'm sure she has it taken care of by a doctor

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Silly questions like these have been known to leave people with precious little option but pull out their hair. And seeing as she's your neighbour...

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