Hair fall is the growing problem in men and women both. You might be experiencing hair fall, breaking at the roots, growing very slowly etc. scalp problems like dandruff, irritation and peeling scalp further adds to discomfort and embarrassment. Hair loss in female begins at the age of 50 or later. Unlike men they do not suffer from thinning of hair over the top or hereditary association like men. Women may lose hair temporary like post pregnancy or due to some illness ;so it’s tough to determine that the loss of hair is permanent or temporary in the women. So it’s always better to consult a physician because self –diagnosis may prove wrong. Fortunately, women have less hair loss pattern compared to men.
Like men “Androgenetic alopecia” is the most common cause of hair loss in women too. Alopecia has two conditions: one is when hair follicle is normal but cycle of hair growth is not normal while the other condition is that hair follicle is damaged. As aforementioned women do not develop the baldness pattern like men for example “cue ball “appearance is rarely seen in women like men.
The crucial factors that determine the hair loss causes are duration of hair fall and pattern of hair loss like whether the hair is damaged at the roots or if the shedding and thinning of hair has increased with the time. However, many other factors like diet, medications, and genetic factors also help in the true cause of hair fall in women.
If you are suffering from hair loss, first thing is to get it diagnosed from an expert rather than diagnosing it yourself. There are number of treatments and medications you can go for like FDA-approved minoxidil helps in enlarging and lengthening the hair follicle. One can go for good quality anti-dandruff shampoos if dandruff is the cause of hair fall. Avoid too much brushing, harsh rubbing with towel and using too much of chemicals for getting different hair styles. Best is to see a doctor and find out the best solution for the hair fall.
