Getting to Know You, Hair loss in women
Hair is one of the aesthetic assets humans are endowed of. While some are busy pampering on their hairs – styling with the latest trends, fluffing with expensive mousse and washing with various types of shampoos and layers of conditioners, some find fortune in being able to keep their head at least half covered with hair. Although hair loss in women is not as prominent as male hair loss, the female group is now saved from the wrath of losing of hair.
Yes, hair loss in women is pretty much prevalent. Almost 2/3 of all women experience hair loss at some specific point in their lives. Although women don’t completely go bald just like men experiencing hair loss, thinning of hair can be completely life changing.
What is what? Hair loss among females is, basically, losing of hair more than usual among females. But how do you know when you have lost too much? Or how ‘more than usual’ is ‘more than usual’? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, about 50-100 strands of hairs are being lost every day, everywhere. During washing, anyone can lose up to 250 strands of hair and still it’s normal. Too much is too much when: 1) you wake up in the morning and find an unusually large amount of hair on your pillow, 2) when you comb your hair, there is more than usual hair strands attached to your comb or brush and 3) you notice that top third to ½ of your scalp is losing hair or is thinning. These are some of the signs women usually take notice of and become their indications in seeking for help.
What are the common causes of hair loss? There are various causes looked into by experts as far as hair loss is concerned. One predisposing factor is the genes. Androgenetic alopecia is hereditary hair loss among women. This is a case where hair follicles start to shrink and eventually stop growing. Medical conditions such as thyroid problems, polycystic ovary syndrome and psoriasis can cause hair loss. Stress is an additional factor to hair loss. They are practically related. The food you eat affects your hair health as well. That is why anorexic clients are more prone to develop thinning of hair secondary to decreased nutrient intake. Excess of trending is bad as well. Too much hair blowing, hair coloring, hair styling and just about everything under the salon’s sun can cause hair loss.
There are several treatments available for hair loss in women ranging from the most traditional to the most current and advanced. The first step towards treatment is always to acknowledge that, indeed, you are experiencing the problem. Denial of the hair loss is almost facing a dead end; you are shutting yourself from all the other possibilities. Get help as soon you think deem necessary. Prompt treatment can be of invaluable help.
When things do not seem right, relax. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of thinking.