When people talk about hair loss, it usually focuses on hair loss in men. But hair loss in women is just as prevalent but not discussed in today's society. Here are some questions and answers about hair loss in females.
How prevalent is hair loss in women?
You may not believe this but it is estimated that up to 40% of the female population in the United States is or will suffer from this condition. It affects almost 50% of women and is not well known or spoke about within our society today.
Why do people in our society not discuss women's hair loss?
Loss of hair in women is not discussed in today's polite society for several reasons:
It is an embarrassing condition that women do not want to discuss in public.Women can easily cover it up with different hairstyles, scarfs, wigs, etc.The loss of hair in women does not usually lead to bald, spots as it does in men, so is not as noticeable.What are the most common way women lose their hair?There are several causes for females to lose their hair. Here are some of the most common ways this condition can occur:
Female Pattern Baldness- Just like men who get male pattern baldness, women get the same condition from the same hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone). The difference is that women usually do not develop bald spots like men, plus this condition in women usually develops during or after menopause. While in men, it can occur as early as puberty.Oral Contraceptives- Some women who are susceptible to hair loss due to hormonal changes may experience loss of hair when taking the "pill". To stop this loss of hair, from oral contraceptives, women should ask for a "pill" which has a low-androgen index.
Medicines- Certain medicines can cause loss of hair in women.In all cases you should discuss your condition with your doctor.
How do women stop their loss and re-grow their hair?
Once you have determined the causing this condition you can take action to stop your hair loss. For example, you may want to change birth control pills, change your medication or in the case of female pattern baldness, you can look into taking one of the two Federal Drug Administration approved medications. Both these two drugs have been proven to stop male and female pattern baldness and re-grow hair.
Conclusion
Hair loss in women is very common, but with certain actions, women can stop this loss and in most cases even re-grow it.
Jimmy Chase started losing his hair when he turned 50. He has done lots of studies on loss of hair, in both men and women, to determine what works and what doesn't. He has successfully stopped his hair loss and has even re-grown some of his hair. He wants to help other people learn what he has learned, on dealing with loss of hair and re-growing hair.
He operates the web site http://www.no-longer-balding.com/.
