What causes hair loss in females?
Hair loss can affect anyone, regardless of their gender. Unfortunately, more than 50% of females will experience significant and visible hair loss in a lifetime. Female hair loss can look like shedding (e.g., clumps of hair falling out), progressive thinning (i.e., especially along the hair part), and bald patches. The most common cause of hair loss is female pattern baldness (i.e., androgenetic alopecia). Many things can impact hair loss: hormones, stress, diet, genetics, medication side effects, age, and grooming.
- Genetics are linked to pattern baldness
- Hormonal changes often associated with pregnancy and menopause
- Medication to treat thyroid issue and oral birth control for example
- Extreme physical/emotional stress and depression
- Extreme dieting (e.g., nutrient-poor and crash diets, bulimia)
- Aging linked to hair loss in women over 40
- Damage caused by some chemical hair treatments and hairstyles
Investigate what types of hair loss, including alopecia, affect females here. Being more informed will help you choose the most suitable hair loss treatment.
The sooner you address this issue, the more likely you are to prevent further hair loss. If you have questions about hair loss solutions we invite you to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced Long Island clinic haircare experts. Este Medical Group has several successful New York hair loss treatments, including an FUE female hair transplant from New York.
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