• Baldness can cause distress and anxiety, especially if it happens at a young age

Symptoms to look for:

• Loss of hair
• Formation of bald spots
• Thinning of hair in women

Causes:

• Lack of vitamin B6 and folic acid
• Excessive stress
• Weakness due to chronic ailments like:
o Typhoid
o Chronic cold
o Influenza
o Anaemia
• Unclean scalp leads to blockage of hair follicles by dust particles inhibiting the growth of hair
• Hereditary factors