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Female Pattern Hair Loss

Female pattern hair loss is a common condition causing thinning of the hair, typically on the crown. There are a number of treatment methods to help restore hair growth.

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What is female pattern hair loss?

Female pattern hair loss consists involves thinning of the hair at the top of the scalp (crown). Patients typically maintain their hair around the front and sides of the head.

What causes female pattern hair loss?

The vast majority of patients who have thinning of the hair have normal hormone levels and there is no disease present in these women. In these cases, female pattern hair loss is believed to be due to an inherited problem similar to male pattern baldness. These inherited genes cause balding in the typical male pattern, but when inherited by a woman, they are protected by their hormones, and consequently they do not go “bald.” Their hair just becomes thin.

How is female pattern hair loss treated?

Make sure to consult a dermatologist to ensure there are no underlying factors contributing to your hair loss. Certain virilizing tumors, low iron levels, thyroid problems, and even lupus have all been associated with hair loss. Stress can also accelerate the amount of hair that is shed.

Assuming no other conditions are present, treatment typically involves some combination of the following:

Shampooing and conditioning your hair regularly, using high-quality products.
Taking measures to support your overall health, like avoiding crash diets and cutting down on smoking.
Receiving perms to fix your hair in such a way that it covers the area of hair loss maximally.
Biotin (a vitamin) has been shown to strengthen hair and nails. It is a safe and natural way to strengthen the hair.
Minoxidil is a topical preparation which has been shown to cause significant growth of new hair after applying this medication twice daily for at least four months. Other patients may notice a decrease in the speed of hair loss after applying this medication. Many patients, unfortunately, will not notice any beneficial effects.
If a hormonal component is suspected, your dermatologist might recommend a hormonal therapy, such as a birth control pill or Spironolactone.
Finally, in many women, surgical hair transplantation may also be an option.

THE TREATMENTS BELOW CAN HELP WITH FEMALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS:

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

It's normal to lose about 100 strands of hair per day. This loss, however, is balanced by continuous re-growth. Women who develop female pattern hair loss do not generally have more hair loss, but they do tend to get an underproduction of new hair, and thus, the hair gradually becomes thinner.

Studies have shown that 27% of women in their thirties and 64% of those between 40 and 70 suffer from hair thinning. It's a normal part of the aging process and especially increases after menopause, when estrogen levels drop off.

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