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Female Hair Loss : Part A. Learn about the real causes of hair loss

The most common causes of hair loss in women are hormonally related. Whether it be an overactive thyroid, or the after effects of menopause or pregnancy, there usually is an objectiv reason why women lose their hair. The key is to find out what the reason is, and to then evaluate your options in dealing with it. If and when this is not possible, we will give you the steps on how to proceed. First things first though, let's find out how to help your doctor diagnose your condition.

Female Androgenetic Alopecia

Similar to male pattern baldness, women's hair loss can take many shapes and forms, however the causes can be much more elusive. Researchers have classified some forms of female hair loss by using a scale known as the Ludwig Scale. This is a rather limited, but accurate portrayal of what is commonly seen in women with hair loss. Female Androgenetic Alopecia is just one kind of diffuse hair loss experienced by women. It is particularly likely to appear at times of hormonal change, and is generally identified by overall thinning versus patchy loss. Some common causes of Female Androgenetic Alopecia are:

• Starting or Stopping the Birth Control Pill
• The Postpartum Period
• Pre and early Post menopausal Periods

With Female Androgenetic Alopecia, women rarely go completely bald. The end result of the condition is a visible decrease in density of hair in the affected areas.

Female Telogen Effluvium

Your hair grows in cycles of growth and resting phases. Telogen Effluvium is simply the occurrence of a larger number of follicles entering into resting phase than normal. Telogen Effluvium is very similar in appearance to Androgenetic Alopecia in women. The only true way to determine which you may have is to have an educated physician perform the appropriate tests. Like Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium is associated with a variety of hormonal factors, but can also be due to many other causes.

Most common causes are :

• The Birth Control Pill
• The Postpartum period
• Hormonal factors
• Nutritional Factors
• Systemic Illness
• Medications
  

Female Alopecia Areata

A sudden patchy loss of hair may be due to the condition known as Alopecia Areata. This condition is relatively common, and as many as 1 in 1,000 people may suffer from it at some time. The cause is unknown and occasionally it becomes very widespread and severe.

Alopecia Areata can also be caused in some cases by Thyroid disease, and some related autoimmune disorders including Hashimoto's disease, ernicious anemia, and rheumatoid arthritis. Alopecia Areata is relatively common in children.

Occasionally, a severe acute Alopecia Areata may be experienced. In such a case, touching the the side of your head may lead to a sudden loss of handfuls of hair, revealing almost bald scalp beneath. Nail changes are also common in Alopecia Areata patients, varying from marked alteration of the nails to fine pitting.

With this condition, usually, given time, the hair reappears on its own, although in persistent cases, steroid injections may help. Sometimes the condition becomes severe or recurrent, and the patient may even lose eyebrows and lashes (Alopecia Totalis) or all body hair (Alopecia Universalis). Overall, 50% of people experiencing AA before puberty will eventually become bald.

Reasons for women hair loss are multiples, and can sometimes be difficult to identify. Most importantly to remedy women hair loss is to identify correctly the causes. Only an highly expienrienced phycisian and/or dermatologist can help you at this stage.

Now you kwon what causes hair loss, you need :

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Part A : Learn
Part B : Evaluate
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