Female hair loss
Baldness is mostly thought of as a male problem, but it certainly isn’t. Forty percent of all women suffer from hereditary baldness. Fifteen percent of women even before menopause, sometimes at a young age.
In addition, many women suffer from (temporary) hair loss due to stress, iron deficiency or after pregnancy. Another 2% of women suffer from the condition called alopecia pedis, which causes thinning in parts of the head
Causes of female hair loss
Types of female hair loss
To deal with thinning hair, it is important to first find out the reason. Usually, there is an identifiable cause for excessive hair loss. For example, age plays a role, diet, stress, a possible illness, drug use or chemotherapy. A proper diagnosis by a professional is always the first step in choosing a treatment.
Most common causes
- hereditary baldness
- hair diseases
- hormones
- stress
- medication
Is hair loss hereditary or not?
Hereditary baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common cause of baldness in women, as in men. It is not a disease of the hair, but a natural body process influenced by hereditary factors and hormones. In women, this type of baldness usually occurs during menopause when estrogen production decreases. The hair growth process is disrupted, resulting in thinning hair. Androgenetic alopecia is also known as “male pattern baldness”. It’s confusing because it affects women too.
Signs of female hereditary baldness
In women, hereditary baldness can be recognized even by the thinning that spreads on the surface of the hair. The hair becomes thinner than the crown throughout the scalp. Eventually, this will lead to permanent baldness.
Other reasons for hair loss
If hereditary baldness is not the cause, hair loss can have many other causes. In women, hormonal fluctuations, such as during pregnancy and menopause, can be the cause of hair loss. Anaesthetic drugs, antibiotics, certain anti-epileptics and malaria tablets are also known to sometimes cause hair loss. Anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapy) are notorious for causing hair loss. Stress can lead to reduced hair growth or even complete cessation of hair growth. There may also be hair disease, such as alopecia gyrus.
Are you worried about hair loss?
Women are often shocked when they suddenly lose more hair than normal. However, hair loss in women is not a direct cause of panic. It is often temporary in nature and if hair loss is already structural, it can often be treated. An examination by a medical specialist and a proper diagnosis is always the first step to solving your problem.
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EFFECTS OF HAIR LOSS
There is no body part that affects women’s self-esteem as much as their hair. Therefore, hair loss in women has a great impact on self-esteem. Baldness in women is not (yet) accepted. For example, a balding man can be a TV presenter without a problem, while a woman who has baldness cannot.
Serious implications
If you as a woman have to deal with hair loss, then the effect on your psychology can be great. It can have significant psychological consequences, such as insecurity about appearance, difficulties in establishing social contacts or even depression.
Hair loss - What is normal?
Hair growth occurs in three phases: a growth phase, a transition phase and a resting phase. At least 85% of our hair is in a growth phase. We lose the remaining 15% of hair in the next two phases.
Frequency of hair loss
By the age of thirty, hair loss of up to fifty hairs per day is normal. Up to the age of fifty, loss of up to eighty hairs per day is normal and after the age of fifty up to one hundred hairs per day is normal. You don’t notice and see normal daily hair loss because it occurs scattered on the head and not locally.
Hair loss by age category
| <30 years old: | 50 hairs per day |
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Eyebrows
The natural reconstruction of eyebrows was not possible until recently. HST hair transplantation now offers this possibility, a definitive solution with beautiful, natural results. When reconstructing the eyebrows, it is important to implant the hairs in the correct shape and direction. Our dermatologists specialize in this.
What you need to know
Often women notice that their hair is thinning, but no empty spots are visible. Hair loss is then considered – even by general practitioners – as a cosmetic problem. However, all research shows that baldness can cause major psychological problems and can significantly affect quality of life.
For many forms of baldness, HST hair transplantation offers a solution with a beautiful, natural result. In addition to the proven aesthetic result, improved quality of life is an important factor for individuals undergoing HST.
FREE DIAGNOSIS
Proper diagnosis is important for determining the cause of hair loss and choosing a treatment. During a no-obligation session with one of our dermatologists, we examine your personal situation and desires in detail. Together with the dermatologist, you discuss your options and expectations. Based on this, you will receive an individual treatment plan.
