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What Causes One To Lose Hair On The Legs?

I am a healthy male in my 50's but have been losing hair on my legs and am concerned about poor circulation. My blood pressure is normal and have a lot of energy. I am the only person in the family who seems to be having this problem. Can this be an indication of a serious silent problem?
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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hi,
thank you for asking on HCM.
i appreciate your knowledge of poor circulation which may be a cause for hair loss.
-- hair loss on legs in 50's can be a normal ageing process. there is no need to worry much about it.
-- yes, for sure it may be due to poor circulation, but other symptoms like cold feet may accompany to support the cause.
--also, stress, medications may cause hair loss.
--also, illness like folliculitis, ringworm, herpes may cause hair loss on the specific areas where hair loss occurs.
-- rarely, tight clothing like tight jeans or socks may considered to be a cause.
-- do not worry, it is a normal ageing process.
wishing you a healthy life.
thank you
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What Causes One To Lose Hair On The Legs?

hi, thank you for asking on HCM. i appreciate your knowledge of poor circulation which may be a cause for hair loss. -- hair loss on legs in 50 s can be a normal ageing process. there is no need to worry much about it. -- yes, for sure it may be due to poor circulation, but other symptoms like cold feet may accompany to support the cause. --also, stress, medications may cause hair loss. --also, illness like folliculitis, ringworm, herpes may cause hair loss on the specific areas where hair loss occurs. -- rarely, tight clothing like tight jeans or socks may considered to be a cause. -- do not worry, it is a normal ageing process. wishing you a healthy life. thank you