Reasons for Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss is even more distressing for women than it is for men.
There are many possible reasons for hair loss in women, including:
- Braiding your hair too tightly
- Attaching hair extensions that are too long and heavy
- Onset of the menopause and the associated hormonal imbalance
- Pregnancy and childbirth can cause hair loss due to hormone changes.
- Adverse reaction to medication
- Cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy
- A poor diet can also cause hair loss if you are missing vital nutrients
- Hereditary hair loss
- Getting older increases the risk of hair loss as well.
- Illness and disease (including conditions such as diabetes)
- Scalp infections
Because women who suffer from hair loss usually conceal the problem with a wig or similar hair replacement system, many people do not realise quite how widespread the female hair loss problem actually is.
In fact, experts estimate that there are over 30 million in the USA alone who suffer from some form of hair loss.
No matter what the reason, losing your hair is a major blow to your self esteem and confidence, but fortunately there are now many treatments that can help resolve the problem.
The most important thing is to act as soon as you realise there is a problem. If your hair loss is caused by a hormone problem, then treatment can be easily provided and the hair loss reversed. If the problem is caused by other issues, then many of the treaments used by men can be equally as effective for women, eg. Minoxidil
If medical treatment can’t correct the problem then you may be able to conceal the problem with a new hairstyle, or if the problem is severe, a hairpiece, weave or a complete wig.
