Women have it harder when they realize they’re losing their hair. While men with bald pates can still be considered sexy, female counterparts are rarely considered such, even with today’s modern standards.
Female hair loss can be attributed to various causes. Genetics is certainly one factor. Androgenic alopecia refers to both male and female-patterned baldness. By the time a woman reaches seventy years of age, approximately 38% of women will suffer from it.
Hormones are another possible factor. Again, this is where androgenic alopecia comes in. Besides genetics, androgenic alopecia may also be caused by an inordinately high level of androgens, particularly DHT. Pregnancy can also cause hair loss as this is another condition in which hormones are thrown out of order. Birth control pills, when you start or stop taking them, may also cause hair loss.
Alopecia areata is a disorder that results to patches or generalized hair loss. It is rare but still possible for women to suffer from it. In most cases, stress is considered an underlying factor of alopecia areata. Women who have recently suffered from any traumatic incident or change, including but not limited to divorce, weight loss, surgery, or any other cause for emotional stress, are all at risk of having alopecia areata. Fortunately, alopecia areata is not a permanent condition in most cases: relief from whatever’s causing you stress will put a stop to hair loss and you can look forward to seeing your hair grow back in a matter of months.
Other causes for female hair loss are use of certain medications and hair products as well as improper hair habits.
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This post was written by admin on March 12, 2008
