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Hair Loss Among Women - It is not as Simple as it Sounds
Usually women do not expect to have to cope with female hair loss even if there is a history of hair loss
in their family, with males or females. The general belief tends to be that baldness is a problem for males, not for women. Female hair loss is only accepted when women are old and it is hard to find a hair loss treatment specifically aimed at females.
Types of Hair LossThere are three main types of hair loss (alopecia) in women. These types are:
Androgenetic alopecia
This is a type of inherited pattern hair loss and it is the most common cause of permanent hair loss in both women and men.
Alopecia Areata
This type of hair loss occurs because the immune system is attacking the hair follicles.
Traumatic Alopecia
This type of hair loss is caused by braiding or chemically treating the hair. Hot rollers and other appliances can damage the hair to an extent that the hair follicles will stop producing hairs, causing baldness. This treatment is commonly used to stop hair loss.Causes for Hair Loss in WomenThe cause of female hair loss is different for every woman and sometimes it is possible to stop hair loss by, for example, not using a specific hair treatment product or method anymore. Other causes for female hair loss are:
Poor nutrition.
A lack of essential vitamins and minerals in your diet might cause hair loss.
Certain types of medication can cause hair loss. If you are using medication and you are experiencing hair loss, contact your doctor.
A scalp infection can be the cause of (temporary) hair loss.
Damaging hair treatments with acids or heat can damage the hair and follicles to an extent where hair will stop growing.Diagnosis of Hair Loss in WomenA doctor can diagnose your hair loss on the basis of (for example) medical history. Other facts on which a diagnosis can be based are:
Regularly checking the pattern of your hair.
A hair biopsy (the hair will be checked in a laboratory).
Blood tests can help a doctor find out if the hair loss is caused by a medical condition.
Continue to: Hair Loss Treatment in Women
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