treating female pattern hair loss
Channel: istafid wafid
Date: 11/11/2020

About a third of women experience hair loss (alopecia) at some time in their lives; Among postmenopausal women, up to two-thirds of them experience thinning hair or bald patches. Hair loss in women often has a greater effect than hair loss in men, as it is less socially acceptable for them. Alopecia can severely affect a woman's emotional health and quality of life.

The main type of hair loss in women is that of men. It is called androgenetic alopecia, or female (or male) hair loss. In men, hair loss usually begins over the temples, and eventually the receding hairline forms the distinctive "M" shape. The hair on the upper part of the head is also thinning, and it often progresses to baldness. In women, hereditary baldness begins with gradual thinning of the segment line, followed by increased hair loss spreading from the top of the head. A woman's hairline rarely recedes, and women rarely go bald.

There are many possible causes of hair loss in women, including medical conditions, medications, and physical or emotional stress. If you notice unusual hair loss of any kind, it is important that you see your primary care provider or a dermatologist to determine the cause and appropriate treatment. You may also want to ask your doctor for a referral to a therapist or support group for managing emotional difficulties. Hair loss in women can be frustrating, but recent years have seen an increase in resources to deal with the problem.