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| June 14, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2004 United Press International. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

TOKYO, June 14 (UPI) -- Female hair loss may be caused by a reduction in women's hormones during menopause, a Japanese study has indicated.

According to cosmetics and toiletries manufacturer Lion Corp., researchers from the company confirmed in tests that female hormones were able to increase levels of a hair growth substance produced in hair papilla cells, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Tuesday.

About 60 percent of women aged 60 or over are distressed about their hair thinning, a survey conducted by Lion Corp. has shown. When tests…

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