subject: Ladies, Are You Too Shy to Ask What Causes Hair Loss in Women? [print this page] Baldness is generally thought to be a condition that affects men. But it's not. Many women suffer the same condition. With the use of hats, weaves and wigs, a woman can hide their loss of hair. When establishing what causes hair loss in women, one needs to take several factors into account, and find out if, and how, it can be treated. When a woman first notices her hair is falling out, she must contact a doctor as soon as possible. Early detection means quicker treatment and a better chance of reversing the loss. If left untreated, the loss of hair may result in total baldness. Good news for women is that attempts at reversal are more successful than with men. Alopecia is the correct term for hair loss. Women often get traction alopecia, caused by the continual use of tight weaves or tight hats. The hair follicles are subjected to prolonged stress and, as a result, the tension becomes too much, resulting in the loss of hair. Some hairstyles can also cause traction alopecia. Hats that are too tight also put undue stress on the follicles - this also affects men who regularly wear tight hats. They say that a woman's hair is her crowning glory, so think twice before you go for that weave if you want to keep your own hair for the rest of your life! A temporary loss of hair by women often occurs during menstruation or by hormonal changes. This condition is called telogen effiuvium - a fancy word for the temporary loss of hair. Emotional and physical stress, side-effects of some medications, and thyroid problems can cause it. Another type of alopecia that affects women is alopecia Areata - this is when hair loss occurs in random areas of the head. A weak immune system or a deficiency in nutrients or minerals can bring on this condition, rendering the follicles incapable of fighting back. A healthy diet combined with mineral and vitamin supplements usually resolves this. Bearing all this information in mind, it is clear that the quicker a doctor is consulted to treat alopecia, the better. Thinning of the hair often occurs during the menstrual cycle. It can also be a side-effect of oral contraception, or at the onset of menopause. In such cases, treatment is usually successful. Finally, female alopecia can be genetic (as with men) due to too much testosterone. The excess testosterone is converted to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which kills off the hair follicles. Research is still underway to find a treatment to prevent the conversion of testosterone to DHT.
Ladies, Are You Too Shy to Ask What Causes Hair Loss in Women?
By: John Farikani
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