09-Thu-Jan-2025
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Dr. Qurat ul Ain
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Hair loss in women occurs when they lose more than 125 strands of hair per day. This can cause shedding, bald spots and thinning hair. Generally, humans shed between 50 and 100 single hairs per day. Hair shedding is part of a natural balance — some hairs fall out while others grow in. An interruption in this balance — when hair falls out and less hair grows in — causes hair loss. The medical term for hair loss is “alopecia.”
What are the types of hair loss in women?
There are three types of hair loss in women:
• Androgenetic alopecia/female pattern alopecia/female pattern hair loss (FPHL)/baldness: This is the most common type. Hair thins over the top of your head and on the sides.
• Anagen effluvium: Medications cause this type because they compromise a growing hair follicle. An example is chemotherapy.
• Telogen effluvium: An increased number of hair follicles reaching the telogen phase causes this type. This is the stage where hair falls out.
What are the signs of hair loss in women?
The signs of hair loss in women may include:
• Seeing more hair fall out daily.
• Having noticeable patches of thinner or missing hair, including a part on the top of your head that gets wider.
• Seeing scalp skin through your hair.
• Tying up smaller ponytails.
• Feeling hair break off.
What causes hair loss in women?
There are several possible causes of hair loss in women, including:
• Damaged hair follicles.
• Changes to your eating habits (rapid weight loss).
• Stress.
• Chemical hair treatments.
• Treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
• An underlying health condition like an abnormal thyroid, anemia, vitamin deficiency, etc.
• Hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause).
• Certain medications and supplements (blood pressure medicines, gout medicines and high doses of vitamin A).
• Genetic predisposition (it runs in your biological family history).
What are the risk factors for hair loss in women?
Hair loss in women can affect anyone at any age. However, it’s usually more common if it runs in your biological family history and/or after:
• Age 40.
• Pregnancy.
• Chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
• Menopause.
What tests diagnose hair loss in women?
The tests to diagnose hair loss in women may include:
• Gently pulling on your hair to see how many hairs come out.
• Scalp examination under a microscope.
• Blood tests. These check for vitamin and mineral levels (like vitamin D, vitamin B, zinc and iron) and hormone levels (like thyroid).
• Scalp biopsy to remove and examine a very small piece of scalp skin.
How is hair loss in women treated?
Treatment for hair loss depends on the cause. It may include:
• Reducing your stress, like talking with a mental health professional.
• Not using hair products (like chemical treatments) that damage your hair.
• Taking vitamins or supplements for a vitamin deficiency.
• Changing your hairstyling routine to avoid damaging your hair follicles.
• Taking medications.
• Managing any underlying health conditions.
Some tips for a healthy hair care routine to help with hair loss:
• Eat a healthy diet: A balanced diet can help prevent hair loss by providing the nutrients your body needs to grow and maintain healthy hair.
• Massage your scalp: Scalp massages can help with hair loss by increasing blood flow to the scalp, which delivers more nutrients to hair follicles.
• Condition your hair: Conditioner helps restore moisture, detangle, and prevent breakage. Apply conditioner to damp hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
• Use hair masks: Hair masks can provide deep conditioning, nourishment, and repair to hair.
• Take vitamins: Vitamins can help promote new hair growth and prevent further hair loss.
• Use scalp treatments: Scalp treatments can cleanse and revitalize the scalp and follicles, which can help with hair loss.
• Oil your hair: Hair oiling can improve scalp health. Coconut oil is one option.
• Brush your hair regularly: Regular brushing prevents tangling and helps disperse buildup on the scalp.
• Avoid heat styling: Limit the use of curling irons, flat irons, and hot combs.
• Get regular trims: Regular trims can help with hair growth.
• Use protective hairstyles: Protective hairstyles can help with hair growth
Some natural remedies for hair fall include:
• Onion juice
It improves blood circulation to the scalp and boosts collagen production, which can help reduce thinning and enhance hair growth
• Aloe vera
It conditions hair, reduces breakage and frizz, and prevents hair fall
• Coconut oil
It deep conditions and moisturizes hair, making it less frizzy
• Amla
Contains vitamin C, which strengthens hair follicles and reduces hair fall
• Fenugreek
It contains hormone antecedents and other properties that can improve hair growth and treat hair conditions like alopecia areata
• Green tea
It contains antioxidants that protect hair follicles from damage and compounds that promote hair growth
• Rosemary oil
It contains antioxidants that can reverse hair fall and regenerate healthier hair
• Egg mask
Eggs contain protein, sulfur, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, and zinc, which can help regrow hair
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