Cause of Female Hair Loss and the Treatments

Hair loss in women can be a troubling experience. While it's fairly common in men, there's more of a stigma attached when it happens to females. By understanding the root causes, it's easier to determine treatment solutions.

Below are listed the 4 main types of hair loss in women and the best treatment for each.

• Androgenetic Alopecia: Also referred to as "pattern hair loss", this is the most common. It's usually caused by too much of androgen, which is a male hormone. It results in the production of thick, dark hair on the body, arms, chest and face; along with thinning hair on the scalp. Hair density will remain thick on the back and sides of the head, while the crown thins. Treatment: Hair transplants or laser therapy are the most recommended treatment for this type of hair loss.

• Traction Alopecia: Particular types of hair styles cause this type of hair loss. Generally you see this in women who wear a lot of tight ponytails, braids or buns. Receding in the hairline or widening of the forehead is often the result. Treatment: You should either change or loosen your hairstyle. Regular gentle massages with warm oil can also help.

• Alopecia Areata: This autoimmune disease occurs when the body thinks the hair follicles are a not part of the body and attach it. Circular bald patches will begin to develop around the head. Treatment: Medicated ointments and steroidal injections help to reduce the immune system attach while stimulating the growth of new hair.

• Telogen Effluvium: This weakness in the female body is usually caused by thyroid hormone imbalance, cancer, liver issues or stress. Treatment: This depends on the actual cause. For example if cancer is causing the weakness, chemotherapy is the recommended treatment. By determining the root cause, you'll be able to eliminate it, therefore treating the hair loss.

At stated above, transplants can be an effective solution in treating Androgenetic Alopecia. For more information please visit our Hair Transplants page. We are a website that's dedicated to finding solutions to all types of hair loss.