Women and Hair Loss

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Going bald is not just a problem men face. Many women have to worry about going bald, as well. In fact, about 30 million American women have to cope with hair loss.

Birth Control Pills

Hormones that regulate the female reproductive cycle also seem to play a role in hair growth and re-growth.

Don't shy away from contraceptive pills because of their reputation of causing some hair loss. Like any form of contraception, you really need to talk it over with your doctor or gynecologist.

Traction Alopecia

Individuals usually affected by traction baldness are those who wear tight braids or pony tails over a long period of time -- the constant hair pulling and tension can cause damage to the hair follicles and lead to hair loss.

Women and hair loss from traction alopecia can also occur with constant blow-drying, hair coloring and chemical processing.

The good news with this type of hair loss is that it is reversible with early detection and immediate consultation with your dermatologist, and completely preventable by avoiding hairstyles that require tension and heavy use of chemical and heat.

Androgenic Alopecia

There is a baldness gene passed down in families that gives male-pattern baldness to both women and men. It is most commonly thought that the family member to blame for giving you this gene is your maternal grandfather.

The good news is that women with this inherited tendency to develop thinning of the hair usually do not become bald like their male counterparts do.

The bad news is that once you go bald; don’t expect your hair to grow back. You now face the same problems your male counterparts do.

Treatments

Please Note

It is important to emphasize that you should not reject mainstream medical attention and guidance and the use of recommended products, treatments, and remedies for individual disorder should be approved and monitored by your health care provider. See disclaimer for more!