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Can Certain Ingredients in Shampoos and Conditioners Cause Hair Loss?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kristin Leigh

Shampoos and conditioners are marketed as being formulated to keep hair healthy, shiny and free of dandruff and tangles. Despite this, many shampoos on the market contain ingredients that may actually damage hair and irritate the scalp. In extreme cases, some of these ingredients may even cause or exacerbate hair loss.

Kristin Leigh has been writing professionally since 2007. Her work appears on various websites, focusing on topics such as health, beauty, medicine and personal finance. Leigh has worked as a certified medical transcriptionist in various specialties, including family medicine, dermatology and psychology. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Herzing University Online.