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Women's Hair Loss

Let’s face it, hair can define many things for a woman, such as personality, attractiveness, success, health, and social status just to name a few. Losing it can have a dramatic effect on both a woman’s self esteem and social life.

Many of those who experience female hair loss can feel as if they are losing their confidence.
An estimated 40% of women experience noticeable hair loss by the age 40. Female hair loss can begin as early as a woman’s 20’s. In the past women had to resort to covering up and hiding hair loss.

Female hair loss can start as early as the late teens to early twenties. Most commonly, women experience an overall thinning of hair rather than a receding hair line like men do. It is normal to lose 50 to 150 hairs in a day, however female hair loss usually occurs when these hair start to be replaced by shorter, thinner hairs. This can be hard to notice at first, but over time it can become very apparent.
Many things can cause hair loss in females, but most often, it is the result of a hormonal imbalance or change. Child birth, menopause, birth control, and thyroid conditions can all throw off the delicate hormonal balance.

Men's Hair Loss

What is male hair loss (male pattern baldness/androgenic alopecia)?

Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in certain parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation.

In the past, baldness was often seen as something unfortunate or undesirable. However, this attitude has changed over the years and nowadays a clean-shaven head is usually considered both fashionable and attractive.

What causes male hair loss?

Some men have areas on the scalp that are very sensitive to the male sex hormones that circulate in men's blood. The hormones make the hair follicles - from which hair grows - shrink. Eventually, they become so small that they cannot replace lost hairs. The follicles are still alive, but are no longer able to perform their task.

The condition usually starts in men aged 20 to 30 and follows a typical pattern. First, a receding hairline develops, and gradually the hair on top of the head also begins to thin. Eventually, the two balding areas meet to form a typical U-shape around the back and sides of the head. The hair that remains is often finer, and does not grow as quickly as it used to.

Can male hair loss be prevented?

Male hair loss is genetically determined (passed on from parents). Although a doctor can offer medical treatment to improve the condition, this may have side effects.