Causes of Female Hair Loss
The causes of hair loss can vary between women and men. Women are susceptible to certain unique medical factors that may cause them to experience hair loss unexpectedly. Our hair loss treatment specialists are familiar with the many possible causes of hair loss in women and can help develop a personalized treatment to rejuvenate your hair.
Common Female Hair Loss Causes
While many think of hair loss as solely a male issue, 50 percent of women will experience hair loss before age 50. In fact, according to the University of Utah Health Library, an estimated 30 million women in the U.S. are affected by hair loss - which can develop from a number of different factors. Some of the most common causes of hair loss in women include:
Androgenetic Alopecia. Androgens are male hormones that are typically present in small amounts. Any number of factors may cause androgenetic alopecia: high androgen birth contol pills, ovarian cysts, hormones, menopause and pregnancy are all potential causes.
Hormonal Imbalances. Hormonal imbalances can occur during menopause, postpartum, chemotherapy treatments, stress, depression, or as part of a disorder such as Alopecia Areata.
Medication. Hair relaxers can damage hair and cause hair loss.
Chemical hair relaxers. Hair relaxers can damage hair and cause hair loss.
Tight hair braiding. Pulling hair too tight can damage the hair follicle, preventing hair from growing back properly.
Hair pulling. Hair loss can result from a compulsive hair pulling disorder such as Trichotillomania.
Poor nutrition. Eating the wrong foods or getting insufficient nutrition can lead to hair loss.
Genetics or aging. If your family has a history of hair loss, you are more likely to have it as well. The likelihood of hair loss also increases with age.
Hair loss can have a significant impact on your self-image and your confidence. If you are experiencing hair loss symptoms and are considering treatment, our hair loss treatment experts can help to determine the factors affecting your hair growth to prescribe the most effective treatment possible. We have experience treating all types of female hair loss causes and can help personalize your treatment to achieve the results you want.
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