Causes of Hair Loss in Women
Almost one-third of women experience hair loss. The most common type of hair loss in women is the same type of hair loss being experienced by men, androgenetic alopecia.
A study conducted found out that females tend to shed 100 single hairs per day. Although, shedding is normal and part of the natural hair growth cycle, excessive hair loss is another story. Hair loss is different from the normal hair shedding that we are experiencing.
A common misconception is, men are the only ones prone to hair loss. It is absolutely not true. Hair loss in women is also being experienced by almost 40% of female individuals.
Causes of hair loss in women
Most women experience hair loss in their 40s. Also, mothers experience hair loss after child birth. Seeing more hair fall outs and noticeable hair thinning are one of the symptoms of hair loss in women.
There are a number of causes why women experience hair loss, these are some of the reasons:
- Old age
- Genetics
- Radiation treatment
- Medical conditions
- Excessive hairstyling (hair colour, pony tails, braids)
- Use of harmful chemicals on hair
- Extreme stress levels
- Menopause
Hair Loss Treatments for Women
Hair loss treatments are one of the in-demand procedures in hair cosmetic today. More and more women find themselves in great need of undergoing different procedures to help with their hair loss.
If your hair loss is connected to stress, de-stressing is the best way to solve your problem. For some cases where in hair loss was caused by hormonal changes (after child birth), no treatment is needed since hair fall is only temporary.
Here are some of the ways to avoid hair loss :
- Stay away from hair styles that are pulling the hair lines
- Be careful in buying hair products (some hair products contain harmful chemicals on them)
- Have a scalp massage once in a while (this could greatly help with natural hair growth)
- Apply some essential oils
- Don’t forget your biotin
There are hair loss treatments you can from. For severe hair loss problem, hair transplant can be your option. You can talk to our hair specialists regarding the treatments available and suitable for your condition.
Patient Testimonials
Aside from achieving fantastic results, we believe that keeping in touch with our patients before, during and after their hair transplantation procedure is paramount – it helps to keep our patients feeling calm and in control. We’re always on hand to provide guidance, support and aftercare advice. Time and again, our patients tell us that this is what sets us apart from other clinics.
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Ryan A04/10/2023My experience so far has been very good. The staff were professional and friendly and put me at ease. The day went really smoothly - after the injections the whole procedure was pain free. Would recommend this practice.
Abbigayle Pace29/09/2023I would like to thank James who has been amazing leading up to my surgery always answering my queries and getting back to me straight away. The day of the surgery the girls were so lovely and nice and made me feel very comfortable before and during the surgery. I am currently 5 weeks post off and so far everything going well thank you Harley street
Jammiedodger 6226/05/2023I had my hair transplant in April and can honestly say the experience was the most pleasant. Everyone was professional and went to their utmost to make me feel comfortable and relaxed especially when they could tell how nervous I was. The skill of my surgeon and accompanying medical was without question the best. I healed quickly and near pain free due to their recommendation and knowledge. I would recommend harley Street to anyone considering a hair transplant and also to just arrange a call even if you're unsure as they will answer all your questions clearly and highly informative.
