The Facts About Female Hair Loss

It is estimated that about 30 million women in America experience female hair loss. Dermatologists report that female hair loss can begin as young as 15 years old. For many women, their hair is their pride and joy. In the New Testament, a woman’s hair is referred to as “her crown”. Female hair loss is seen as a loss of identity and a loss of femininity. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that more women than ever are going bald.

Reasons for Hair Loss

Once believed to be a problem suffered only by men, it is now known that pattern baldness, a genetic condition, also affects women. While pattern baldness cannot be prevented at this time, there are effective medical treatments which can alleviate the symptoms. Your doctor can help.

Dermatologists now believe that this happen in women far less than previously thought. Some even do not like using the words “male pattern baldness” and “woman” in the same sentence, as they believe we still need to find the hormones that control woman’ hair growth. Why doesn’t a woman have a receding hair line or bald spots like men who have male pattern baldness? We do not know.

Reporting Changes

Rogaine and Monoxidil offer hope to both men and women with thinning hair. Daily use of these prescription drugs can prevent further hair loss and restore growth. Women with certain heath conditions should not use these drugs. Only a doctor can prescribe Rogaine and Monoxidil and other causes for hair loss should be ruled out.

It is possible for a reconstructive surgeon to remove plugs of hair from areas of healthy growth and transplant them to areas where hair is thinning. This is a complex procedure and should only be preformed by a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. There is a risk of infection.

Sudden hair loss can be the signs of a major illness. When the body is fighting an illness, or malnutrition, it does not have enough energy to keep your hair growing. Sudden hair loss means clumps coming out, not just a few strands. Whenever you have sudden hair loss, you need to see your doctor.

The only constructive way to deal with female hair loss is to see your doctor. In order to diagnose the cause, your doctor will have to perform tests to rule out more serious health problems.