Hair loss as a woman, especially at a young age or when you are at a vulnerable time in your life can badly affect your confidence.
Causes for hair loss
Hair loss is medically known as alopecia, and it is fairly common in women. At age 70, hair loss is experienced in around 40% of women. Hair loss is most commonly inherited by parents.
There are many causes of hair loss, some being temporary and some being permanent. These can be caused by:
- An illness
- Stress
- Loss of weight
- Iron deficiency
- Aging
Different types of hair loss
There are many different types of hair loss, as hair loss can be your hair thinning and becoming more fragile, or it can be a total hair loss. Other types can be gradual hair loss, or sudden hair loss. This can affect you at any age, old or young.
Hair loss can be because of a medical condition, because of extreme stress, or genetically inherited. One of the most common medical reasons of hair loss is a side effect of chemotherapy. Women are also commonly known to lose more hair up to 3 months after child birth.
Treatments for hair loss
Hair loss treatments vary from medication to surgery. A proven treatment for female-pattern baldness is minoxidil filled hair lotion. Many women see their hair slowing balding, or stopping all together after using this product.
Another permanent treatment can be surgery, as it is an effective and guaranteed way to improve your hair and confidence. If you think you may suffer from hair loss and are looking for a solution, please consult us for free here.
Ways to cope with hair loss
Its important to understand that hair loss can have a psychological impact on your hair, even if only temporarily. Life will be easier if you can accept that you have lost your hair, and learn to live with your new appearance.
Talking about your hair loss with your friends, family or loved ones is one of the best ways to move on. Let them know how you feel about losing your hair, and what kind of support you will need regarding this topic.
Another way you could cope, if you feel like you cant come to terms with your new appearance could be to cover up with a wig or something else that would suit you better.
If you feel like none of these will work for you, there is always the option of hair transplants, to bring your hair back permanently. If you feel like this would help you, feel free to book a consultation here.