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Hair Loss In Women: Review These Six Leading Causes
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By:
Mike Jones
A general shedding of hair around the scalp can be experienced by men and women. The condition known as Telogen Effluvium can effect both sexes at any age. However, other forms of hair loss show different characteristics between men and women.
Signs of hair loss in men:
A receding hairline
Moderate to extensive hair loss, particularly on the crown of the head
Signs of hair loss in women:
A general thinning of hair all over the scalp
Moderate hair loss on the crown of the head or at the hairline
In summary, around 30 years of age a woman can start to experience some hair loss as hair starts to thin out rather than form a bald patch. By the time a woman reaches 40 years of age the hair thinning may be much more noticeable.
Six causes of hair loss in women are outlined below to help you determine just how serious the situation is in your case. In lesser cases just being patient and waiting for the hair to regrow might be the way to handle it. In other cases the condition may be more serious and it would be best to get professional advice from a medical practitioner and then take remedial action.
#1. Pregnancy can be a factor in some cases. Pregnancy can have a physiological impact on the body and some women notice a certain amount of hair loss 3 to 6 months after the birth of a child. This is because of hair growth cycles and hair going into the resting phase around this time.
#2. A woman's body can also be greatly affected by intensive diets and losing a lot of weight in a short period of time.
#3. Severe illnesses and infections can put great stress on the body thus triggering the hair into a resting phase which result hair shedding. Often the body recovers naturally within 3 to 9 months and the hair begins to regrow until it almost resembles its original condition.
#4. Hair loss in women can be aggravated further by improper use of chemical hair treatments such as dyes, tints, bleaches, straighteners, and permanent waves.
Most times these treatments may not have a detrimental effect on the hair but if they are overused the hair can become stressed. Stop these treatments immediately if you notice your hair is becoming brittle or breaking easily. Wait for the hair to grow out again before testing again with different solutions.
#5. Hair styles such as ponytails and braids can put demands on the hair and contribute to hair loss in women. So avoid the problem by not pulling the hair too tight when using these styles.
#6. Don't rub the hair to energetically when getting out of the bath or shower as hair is particularly fragile when it is wet. Likewise avoid rough combing or brushing when the hair is wet to avoid breaking the hair and contributing to hair loss. Simple precautions can include buying a wide toothed comb or a brush that has smooth tips. These will not damage the hair when used correctly.
Conclusion:
Hair loss in women can cause acute anxiety as it can make some women feel less feminine and it can have an impact on their self-confidence. Perhaps in this area it affects women more than men.
If you take good care of your hair and give it proper attention you can do much to minimize the risk of hair loss. However, in serious underlying cases where hair loss may be due to illness or heredity, a consultation with a professional hair stylist may be helpful as you may be able to adopt a hair style that minimizes the visual impact of the hair loss. |
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Article From: Hamstoo.com |
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