Women's Hair Loss - Treatments and Cures

By Collin D Rivet


Women's hair loss is caused by the same number of things that cause men's hair loss and there are an equal number of solutions as well. You need to know what has caused your hair loss before you can figure out how to reverse it. A doctor can help you with this but sometimes you will already know what has caused it. Keep reading to learn some of the things that you can do to fix women's hair loss.

While male pattern baldness is very well known, women can suffer from a similar condition. The condition is called the same thing regardless of the sufferer's gender: androgenetic alopecia. This has to do with the hormone testosterone (which is found in small amounts in women too) changing into a chemical called DHT that prevents hair follicles from growing. In women, this often starts to occur near the start of menopause. The good news for women is that, while the condition typically causes a man to go absolutely bald, it usually only causes a woman's hair to get thin in specific areas.

This is not very common in women, but it can be one cause of women's hair loss. Anemia and nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss in women. Anemia, which is caused by a lack of iron is something that effects up to 20% of women, so this is something that you should consider as a possible cause of hair loss. Some of the other symptoms of anemia are fatigue and a lack of energy, insomnia, leg cramps and dizziness. If you have any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor and find out what's causing them. Women with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia may also experience hair loss due to malnutrition. For this kind of problem, you should seek counseling as well as medical help, as this can cause serious health problems beyond hair loss. If you suspect that you have any kind of nutritional deficiency, you should get tested for this so you can make changes to your diet or start taking supplements.

One reason for hair loss in women is the type of products they use in their hair, and the type of treatments they get for it. If you use products such as hair coloring or even shampoos and conditioners that contain harsh chemicals, these could be contributing to your hair loss. Using hair dryers or curling irons too much can also cause damage to your hair. If you go to a beauty salon, make sure you're aware of what type of products they're using, and try to stick to gentle and natural ones.

If you dye your hair, don't do it very often; definitely not more frequently than once every couple of months. It's important to choose your hairstyle carefully because some styles are going to be rougher on your hair than others. A qualified stylist will help you make the most of the hair you have. You have a lot of options when it comes to women's hair loss; we've explored just a few of them here. Do your best to stay calm and then focus on finding the best solution for you. Make sure you check with your doctor, though, to make sure that you aren't overlooking any medical causes that might be forcing your hair loss.




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