Female hair loss is commonly known as female pattern baldness or female diffuse thinning. The causes of female hair loss range from iron deficiency to thyroid abnormalities to childbirth. For both sexes, hair loss often causes diminished self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of social inadequacy. While many women are able to reverse hair loss by taking oral medications, like vitamins or prescription thyroid medications, some still require surgery to achieve adequate hair density. Other treatments for hair loss include scalp reduction, flap surgery, as well as topical and oral medications.
Topical minoxidil is a useful treatment for hair loss.