Determining Loss and Developing a Treatment Plan for Hair Loss in Women

Assessment of Hair Loss in Women

Hair assessment in women is a little complex in terms of its determination of the root cause comparatively to men. Hair loss in men occurs mainly because of androgenetic alopecia which is called as male pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is passed genetically through generations which are the reason for hair fall in women and it may vary in patterns that show in the case of men.

Females do not face broad balding like in the case of men. There are many reasons to consider for hair loss in women although androgenetic alopecia leads to hair loss in females too. Since investigators are sure of genetic passing of hair loss from generations and do not believe of the fact that various jeans can be involved in hair loss as a cause in women and men.

Reasons that cause hair loss in women instead of androgenetic alopecia are:

1. Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism- Hair loss is mainly caused by hormone production in this case.Hyperthyroidism- Over production of some hormones and hypothyroidism- Low production of hormones in the thyroid gland. It can be reduced or stopped with medication.
2. PCOS(Polycystic ovary syndrome) is another cause of hair loss in women. An inherited dysfunctional condition which affects the women’s ovaries and shows up in 10% of women population in their reproductive years.
3. Any hormonal change in pregnancy stage can also trigger growth of hair in women, but it gets back to normal within a few months of bearing the child.
4. Some changes in hormones show in women in menopause stage. Hair loss can start when in menopause stage of women. This can be medically treated.      

Hair loss occurs due to excessive hair loss caused by too much use of hair strengtheners, relaxers, hair colouring often. Hair styles like braiding or corn rowing causes hair loss. Tight hair braids result in hair loss traction, which can permanently damage the hair follicles. Conditions like Telogen or alopecia areata may need urgent medical help. Few dosages of minoxidil( rogaine) can lessen .

Hair loss patterns in women vary from that of men. In females the patterns create more diffused hair loss and hair thinning on an area of scalp. Consulting a physician in such cases is advised.

Treatments

A hair replacement surgery can help! But going through a hair transplant process is the ideal way to lessen hair fall and get a fuller head of hair. But there are some cases in women in which a hair transplant cannot be conducted, the reasons are:

•     Diffuse thinning of hair caused by too much hair loss. It is difficult to get  donor hair  for hair transplantation from scalp parts due to hair thinning  on the entire scalp.
•       Also when the patient expects too much of hair restoration it’s not possible to restore  it fully to original state.

It’s vital that prior to any surgery of hair restoration one needs to clear off all doubts with processes, costs and any outcomes. The patient and hair transplant doctors need to decide mutually on the treatment plans. For a consultation!! Contact Now!