Dr.
Ginger Mentz, MD, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Colorado Springs Dermatology
170 ParkSide Drive - SEE
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Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: 719-471-1763 - Call
Dr. Mentz for an Appointment
Appointments in Colorado Springs & Pueblo
Hair Diseases and Hair Loss
Also called: Alopecia
Did you know that the average person
has 5 million hairs? Hair grows all over your body except on
your lips, palms and the soles of your feet. It takes about
four months for healthy hair to grow an inch. Most hairs grow
for up to six years and then fall out. New hairs grow in their
place.
Men - and some women - lose hair as they grow older. You can
also lose your hair if you have certain diseases, such as
thyroid problems, diabetes or lupus. If you take certain
medicines or have chemotherapy for cancer, you may also lose
your hair. Other causes are a low protein diet, a family
history or poor nutrition.
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