Women's Hair Loss - What Are The Causes?

By Celia Pina


Women's hair loss is attributed to a variety of causes, and it's also a lot more common than you might think. Another thing that is so surprising about this issue is that hair loss in women can often happen just as much as it does in men, yet there's so much more awareness about the condition in men. What are the reasons for more awareness of male hair loss?

Thyroid disorders can adversely affect a woman's ability to grow hair. There's a whole range of thyroid conditions that affect women in a variety of ways. Hashimoto's disease and cancer are just several widely known diseases of the thryoid. There are, we know now, a host of other disorders, illnesses and diseases that attack the thyroid and the major symptom of some of these problems is hair loss. Therefore if you experience a relatively quick loss of hair it would be a good idea to have your doctor perform tests to determine the cause.

Alopecia areata is the main cause of female pattern baldness and thinning. Actually this is a distinct autoimmune type of disorder. You cannot determine if you have it or not without a doctor. Your family doctor is the only person to make that kind of diagnosis. If you notice that your hair is getting thin or that you are starting to lose it, contact your doctor. The bright side of this is that it is treatable. The reason it can be treated is due to the fact that it involves the autoimmune functions. So your doctor can help you determine the best approach to your treatment.

It's just like there is no real pattern because it's all over the top. Hair loss can appear to be happening with some women, but it's due to her hormones. Hormones that are not in a state of balance can can any number of reactions. Things such as weight changes, or mood shifts, and of course changes in energy levels. There can be additional effects on the growth cycle of hair, or it can be lost or begin to thin-out. If you feel fine or have noticed that you seem a little "off" and have noticed that your hair is getting a little bit thin, you should see your doctor. Your doctor will need to measure your various hormone levels, and then he or she can tell you the best course of action.

One big contributor to hair loss in women is menopause. There are numerous changes that occur when menopause hits, and hair loss is among them. Sometimes massive shedding of hair happens after menopause has completed. The main reason for this phenomenon is due to a drop in estrogen levels and the effect is has on other chemicals. Unlike other types of hormone imbalances, however, in this case the hair loss cannot be brought back through hormone replacement therapy alone. There could be other options that you may be interested in, so speak with your family doctor.

Most of them cannot be controlled. In many instances, the causes are related to genetics and hormones/body chemistry. Also... there will be cases of temporary hair loss which is fortunate, however some types are more lasting and permanent. As with many conditions, you will not be able to properly diagnose your hair loss or thinning condition, so do see your family doctor.




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