3. • General purpose: To inform
• Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the causes,
symptoms and treatments of hair loss.
• Central idea: The common causes, symptoms and
treatments of hair loss in human being.
4. INTRODUCTION
• Hair loss is lacking hair on the head.
• Hair loss is alopecia. Alopecia can be temporary or permanent.
• androgenetic alopecia," meaning that a combination of
hormones (androgens are male hormones) and heredity
(genetics) is needed to develop the condition.
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5. CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS
Hormonal
• pregnancy
• Aging
Mechanical damage
• by using chemical treatments like dyes, tints, bleaches,
straighteners, relaxers and permanent waves
6. Illness or disease
• Stress, excessive weight loss, iron deficiency and
thyroid problems
• Some prescription drugs
• Chemotherapy and radiation treatment
7. HAIR LOSS SYMPTOMS
A. Most people notice hair loss when looking at themselves
in a mirror or when it is brought to their attention by
others.
B. find many hairs on your pillow in the morning or in your
hairbrush or comb.
C. A woman may notice a decrease in the size of her
ponytail or the widening of her part.
9. CONCLUSION
Hair is something that we can all live without. It serves very
little useful purpose, yet, when it is lost, it can be devastating
to us.
To maintain healthy hair, it is important to get the proper
nutrients in the diet, avoid stress and take good care of the
hair.
10. REFERENCES
Internet sources:
• http://beauty.about.com/od/hairbasics/f/hairloss.ht
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• http://www.care2.com/greenliving/natural-
solutions-for-hair-loss.html#ixzz1xJdBFr2P
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/11/hair-
loss-
causes_n_923727.html#s326596&title=Hair_Care
• http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hair_loss/page3_
em.htm#Hair%20Loss%20Symptoms
