It is often stated that a women’s hair is her richest ornament, and with good reason. A woman’s beautiful locks complement her beauty and appeal. It is one of the aspects which makes her desirable to the opposite gender. For women, hair and beauty go together, and this opinion has prevailed over the millennia. As you can imagine, hair loss in women could be a frustrating experience. Nearly every woman, without exception, is devastated when she experiences medical conditions like sudden hair fall, thinning hair, scalp issues etc. Female hair loss can manifest itself as slight thinning or profuse and total hair loss, or some where in between. Hair loss can be chronic like Androgenetic Alopecia, which occurs mostly in men, or it could be erratic and short-term like Aopecia Areata and Telogen Effluvium.
Female hair loss is triggered by several factors. Commonly, hair loss in women develops due to hormonal imbalances (often with androgens) or because of genetic conditions. Studies show that adult women who experience hair loss have increased levels of the androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT brings forth secondary sex traits like deep voice and facial hair in men. Therefore females with higher DHT, mainly have unwanted body hair and also suffer from varying degrees of hair loss. Moreover, pregnancy, irregular menses, and menopause are all believed to have some correlation to hair loss in women. Stress is also known to trigger and worsen the problem.
Irrespective of degree, hair loss in women causes anxiety and grief. The social stigma associated with alopecia is frustrating. Most females experiencing hair loss avoid social interaction due to decreased self-worth. Not only does hair loss in women cause distress, it could be financially straining too. Females experiencing hair loss spend a great deal of their income on medication and treatment, some even quit their jobs.
Fortunately, female hair loss is treatable. Effective stress management will certainly prevent exacerbation and long term recurrence. Steroid injections and contact sensitization therapy are particularly useful for people with Alopecia Areata. Antiandrogens and Growth Stimulants are almost always prescribed for those with a definite diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia.
Self medication may only deteriorate the situation. Seeking professional medical advice before beginning any treatment is not only wise but vitally important.
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