Yes. It’s not just men who experience alopecia. About one third of women do too. And up to two-thirds of postmenopausal women experience hair thinning or bald spots.
As is the case with men, female (rather than male) pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. Health conditions, medications and physical or emotional stress can all cause hair loss in women. So if you’re experiencing any of these things, you should let us know. They can help to find out what’s caused your hair loss and decide whether you need any treatment.