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Hair Loss In Women

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It is normal for a woman to shed 55 to 100 strands of hair per day. Hair naturally sheds to make room for new hair. However, hair loss occurs when the shedding becomes excessive.

How Common is Hair Loss?

Half of women will experience hair loss at some point. Hair loss can occur at any point, but it is more common in women who have gone through menopause. Female-pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss in women. It affects 30 million women.

Who is at Risk for Hair Loss?

  • Women who are over the age of 40
  • Women who have just given birth
  • Also, Women who have undergone chemotherapy
  • Women who wear tight braids or ponytails
  • Women who use harsh chemicals on their hair

Why Does Hair Loss Often Occur After Menopause?

Your estrogen and progesterone levels drop when you go through menopause. This can cause your hair to fall out. It can also cause you to grow hair in places that you have not had it before.

Treatment for Hair Loss

Whether or not you give medication a try, many do not respond to medication. The gold standard for hair restoration is hair transplantation. A hair transplant surgeon will remove a small amount of hair with their follicles so the resulting grafts will grow for life and gray naturally with the rest of your hair. Tiny incisions are made where the grafts are placed as desired such as the scalp, eyebrow, (beard and mustache for men), etc..

There are medications that can be used to treat hairs loss. Minoxidil is one of the medications that you can use to treat hairs loss. It was originally developed to treat high blood pressure. It is important to note that Minoxidil can take anywhere from six months to 12 months to work. Your hair may not fully grow back.

Minoxidil is a safe medication. However, it can cause some side effects. It can cause skin irritation. Some women may experience hair growth on their forehead and cheeks.

Anti-androgens can also help with female hairs loss. They work by blocking male hormones. Spironolactone is an anti-androgen drug. Depression, weight gain and loss of libido are some of the possible side effects of the drug.

If you are iron-deficient, then you can reverse hairs loss by taking an iron supplement. You are more likely to be iron-deficient if you are a vegan. You are also more likely to be iron-deficient if you bleed heavily during your period.

Lastly, a Hair Restoration surgeon can walk you through the exciting process together and outline an individualized plan for you.
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