Female Pattern Hair Loss

It is a fact that we lose about one hundred to one hundred and fifty hairs naturally from our heads each day, but in a case of female pattern hair loss these numbers will be far greater. The reason for this is that the sufferer is losing more hairs each day than are being replaced by new growth.

Male pattern hair loss is bad enough for men, but female pattern hair loss is a very traumatic experience for the woman who is suffering with this scale of hair loss, as it affects the way she feels about her appearance. When this hair loss leaves the appearance of the hair looking thin or patchy, the sufferer will most likley lose self confidence and will want to avoid social events and meeting others. This lack of self esteem can in some cases become so bad that the sufferer will develop depression as a result.

What Causes Female Pattern Hair Loss?

This type of female pattern hair loss commonly known as androgenetic alopecia, often occurs after a sudden shock or a trauma, after pregnancy, after discontinuning with taking contraceptive pills, or after the menopause begins. Well now we know the causes of female pattern hair loss, we will examine some of the treatments for it.

Some of the treatments available for men are not effective to treat female pattern hair loss, since they are designed to work at treating the damage caused to the hair follicles by the male hormone testosterone.

Female Pattern Hair Loss, Treatments

However, there is an effective treatment for female pattern hair loss called Rogaine which can be prescribed by your own doctor. But your doctor will need to assess what is most likley to have caused your female pattern hair loss. If your hair loss began before you have reached the menopause, then Spironolactone tablets maybe appropriate for you. But if your menopause has already started, then some forms of hormone replacement therapy may be more suitable for you, such as Prempro, but your doctor will need to prescribe which is suitable for you.

Treat your hair and scalp gently, to avoid any worsening of the female pattern hair loss, and use conditioners to avoid tangling weakened hair. Avoid using hot hair dryers and hair curling tongs or straighteners that may further damage your hair. Get your hair cut regularly to stop the ends from splitting, and to keep your hair in good shape. Avoid sitting in strong sunlight which can dry your hair and cause further damage, especially if you are fairer haired.

Massaging the scalp with your fingertips may help to stimmulate the circulation of blood to your scalp, and help with hair re-growth. However, if the female pattern hair loss is extreme, the sufferer may wish to select a pretty wig to wear while she is waiting for her own her to re-grow and thicken.

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