The edges of the spots are rounded, giving them a resemblance to a large freckle. One may appear by itself, or several may cluster together. There are no effective preventive measures for hereditary age spots. Age spots are not cancerous or precancerous. Hair loss is a problem affecting about 35 million men in the United States and about 22 million women.
Inherited tendency is a major cause of hair loss in women just as in men.
Hormonal changes of pregnancy can lead to hair loss. Other causes include stress and nutritional deficiencies. This information is sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Ortho Dermatological . American Academy of Dermatology, 2001. All rights reserved.