Female hair loss is a cause of concern for every woman. Since times immemorial, women have been taking special care of their hair to make it thick, long, and beautiful. But today, a large number of women are facing hair loss. This hair loss can be attributed to a number of factors. In broader terms, we can blame modern lifestyle as the main culprit of hair loss problems. Stress, lack of nutrition, pollution, lifestyle diseases, hormonal imbalances are some of the causes of hair loss.
Hair is made of the protein keratin. It needs proper nutrition for growth. Life these days is stressful. Those women that are burdened with many responsibilities like career, childcare and household chores also suffer hair loss. This is known as Telogen effuvium. Women who diet and those that eat junk food also face nutritional deficiencies that cause excessive hair fall. However, women can easily overcome any type of hair fall by eating a proper wholesome diet and de-stressing. Meditation, playing, dancing, exercising and pursuing hobbies help to lower stress.
Female hormones play a major role in hair loss. Women experience fluctuating hormone levels during the different phases of their lives like pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. The levels of estrogen drop significantly after childbirth, which results in hair loss. During menopause, hair loss occurs due to increase in androgen levels and fall in estrogen levels. This also results in higher testosterone being converted into DTH (Di-hydro testosterone) which further accelerates hair fall by shortening the lifecycle of hair. The thinning of hair due to presence of DTH is known as Andronic Alopecia or female baldness. In a few cases, doctors prescribe estrogen to women facing such type of hair loss. There are medicines today that can reduce the conversion of testosterone in to DTH thus arresting hair fall.
Another kind of female hair loss is known as Alopecia Aerata in which hair is lost in patches. This is mainly caused by weak immune system. The weakening of immune system could be due factors like diseases and medications.
Besides, malfunctioning of the body systems, various external factors also contribute to the thinning of hair. This includes pollution and excessive use of chemicals. Women who tie their hair very tightly are also prone to hair loss. This kind of female hair loss is known as traction alopecia. It is caused due to damage to the hair follicles as a result of constant pulling stress. If left untreated, this can result in permanent hair loss. In such a situation hair transplantation is the only option available.
If you are suffering from hair loss, there is no need to be disappointed. Consult your doctor to find the cause of your hairfall. In most cases, female hair loss is treatable.