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Hair Loss in Women and How to Overcome It
The three major causes of hair loss in women each has a different treatment. Medical tests will determine the reasons for your hair loss and will help to determine which of the treatment options is likely to be the most appropriate and successful.

Androgenetic Alopecia

The same type of hair loss that affects most men, it looks different in women. Whereas men lose hair at the hairline or back of the head, women will usually notice a gradual thinning of the hair on the top and sides of the head.

As with men, androgenetic hair loss in women is inherited. Women with this inherited trait probably produce too much of the male hormone testosterone, or it could be that their hair follicles may be vulnerable to the effects of DHT (dihydrotestesterone), a byproduct of testosterone.

All women produce some testosterone, but women who produce an excess of it may have deeper voices, hair growth on their abdomen and face, and experience thinning of the hair on their heads. Hair loss, in particular, can also be seen when female hormones are changing, such as after the birth of a baby, during pregnancy or at menopause.
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As mentioned previously, TE is typically caused by a traumatic event which occurred several months prior, in the system of the person experiencing it. The most common causes are Childbirth, Chemotherapy, Severe Infection, Severe Chronic Illness, Severe Psychological Stress, Major Surgery, Hypo or Hyperthyroidism, Crash Diets resulting in poor health or inadequate protein, and medications. It is these factors which cause a disruption in the normal hair cycle and result in a premature cessation of the Anagen (growth) phase. Hairs enter into Telogen, and within 2 to 5 months, the hair begins to fall.

During pregnancy, more hair follicles are maintained in the growth phase. After pregnancy, a greater proportion of these hairs go into the resting phase, causing a temporary, self-correcting increased shedding of the hair. The same phenomenon can be seen after stopping birth control pills. The flu or stress can also cause Telogen effluvium.
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MYTHS RELATED TO HAIR LOSS
• Frequent shampooing contributes to hair loss.
• Hats and wigs cause hair loss.
• 100 strokes of the hair brush daily will create healthier hair.
• Permanent hair loss is caused by perms, colors and other cosmetic treatments.
• Women are expected to develop significant hair loss if they are healthy.
• Shaving one’s head will cause the hair to grow back thicker.
• Standing on one’s head will cause increased circulation and thereby stimulate hair growth!
• Dandruff causes permanent hair loss.
• There are cosmetic products that will cause the hair to grow thicker and faster.
• Stress causes permanent hair loss.
• Hair loss does not occur in the late teens or early twenties.
• Hair loss affects only intellectuals.
• There is a cure for androgenetic Alopecia.

These are only a few of the common myths heard by physicians and other hair loss specialists on a daily basis. The AHLC suggests that you first have your hair loss diagnosed by a competent dermatologist who sees hair loss patients on a regular basis. Once you know the diagnosis you will have a better understanding of exactly which treatment option may be best for you.
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