FEMALE HAIR LOSS
Female pattern baldness
What is hair loss in women?
Hair loss in women is just that—when a woman experiences unexpected heavy loss of hair. Generally, people shed from 50 to 100 single hairs per day. Hair shedding is part of a natural balance—some hairs fall out while others grow in. When the balance is interrupted—when hair falls out and less hair grows in—hair loss happens. Hair loss is different than hair shedding. The medical name for hair loss is alopecia. Many people think that hair loss only affects men. However, it is estimated that more than 50% of women will experience noticeable hair loss. The most significant cause of hair loss in women is female-pattern hair loss (FPHL).
What Causes hair loss?
Your age matters when it comes to causes. The most common reasons for hair loss in younger people are different from those in older people. Whatever your age, identifying the cause and addressing it early is important.
Hair loss in your 20s and 30s: Stress, Dieting, Hormonal changes
Hair loss in your 40s and 50s: Genetics, Menopause, Hair styling
Hair loss in your 60s and beyond: Ageing, Medical conditions, Medications
Hair loss in all ages
Although certain causes of hair loss might be more common at specific times of life, many of them can happen at all ages. For example, hormone imbalances, infections, vitamin deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases affect women of all ages — and these may lead to hair loss. There are also rare inflammatory conditions that cause permanent damage to hair follicles.
TREATMENTS
Any medical conditions that lead to hair loss should be treated directly to address the full condition, not just its symptoms. That said, there are a number of possible medications and treatments for hair loss caused by female pattern baldness and other alopecia’s. You may need to use one or a combination of treatments for months or years to see the full results.
