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 Female
Hair Loss, Thinning Hair in Women, and Pattern
Baldness (Alopecia).
You
get up in the morning and look at your pillow.
More hair has fallen out during the night. You
brush your hair and end up pulling more hair out
of your brush.
In
an effort to hide your scalp, you try different
hair styles; you spend more and more time trying
to tease it; you try volumizing
shampoos. Nothing works.
Are you going bald or
is it a sign of a serious illness?
Causes of Female Hair Loss and
Thinning Hair in Women
The
most common type of hair loss seen in women is
androgenetic alopecia, also known as female
pattern alopecia or baldness and
alopecia areata.
Physical and Emotional Stress
Surgeries, severe illnesses and emotional stress
can cause hair loss.
In
many cases there is a three month delay between
the actual event and the onset of hair loss.
Additionally, there may be another three month
delay prior to the return of noticeable hair
re-growth.
This means that the total hair loss and
re-growth cycle can last six months or possibly
longer when induced by physical or emotional
stress.
Hormonal Considerations
Hormonal changes are a common cause of hair
loss. Many women do not realize that hair loss
can occur after pregnancy or following
discontinuation of birth control pills.
Dietary Considerations
Female hair loss may also occur due to dieting.
Franchised diet programs which are designed or
administered under the direction of a physician
with prescribed meals, dietary supplements and
vitamin ingestion have become popular. Sometimes
the client is told that vitamins are a necessary
part of the program to prevent hair loss
associated with dieting.
From a dermatologists standpoint, however, the
vitamins cannot prevent hair loss associated
with rapid, significant weight loss.
Common Misconceptions and Myths
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Frequent shampooing contributes to hair
loss.
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Shaving your head will cause your hair to
grow back thicker.
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Hair loss does not occur in women who are in
their late teens or early twenties.
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Hats and wigs cause thinning and baldness.
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100 strokes of the hair brush daily will
create healthier hair.
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Permanent thinning and baldness is caused by
perms, colors and other cosmetic treatments.
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There are cures available for androgenetic
Alopecia.
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Stress can causes permanent thinning of a
woman's overall hair density.
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Treatment Options and Solutions
Medical therapy: There are
several proven topical hair loss control
products available, including minoxidil
(FDA approved for use by women) that
have proven beneficial in controlling
hair loss, especially when combined with
low level laser light therapy.
Laser Hair Rejuvenation. A
non-surgical treatment utilizing
therapeutic low level lasers to deliver
light energy designed to treat thin,
fine, damaged hair.
Hair Transplant Surgery: Modern
surgical techniques have made
transplantation for females a viable
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Non-Surgical Hair Replacement and Integration
Systems: Women's hair replacement systems
and additions have the ability to simulate a
true natural appearance while offering the
client a significant increase in overall
density.
At
HairQuarters Hair Replacement Center in Surfside
Beach, South Carolina, we place the highest
priority on quality and service. We
extend every courtesy and accommodation to our
clients to ensure a pleasant, comfortable experience. With
convenient off-street parking, HairQuarters
offices are specifically designed with your
comfort and privacy in mind.
We invite you to call us today at
(843) 238-1089 or
toll-free at (800) 403-7777
to request or free
color brochure on women's hair restoration
solutions or book your
free,
confidential hair loss consultation online
today.
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