Thu 14 Aug 2008
Female Hair Loss and Thinning All Over the Scalp – What Should I Do?
Category: Causes of Hair Loss , Common Questions , Female Hair Loss , General Hair Loss TopicsWhat should women do if there is thinning hair all over the scalp and hair replacement surgery is not suitable?
Female hair loss is a bit more complicated since there are a number of things other than genetics that can cause it. Have you been to a dermatologist to determine the reason for your condition? In my opinion, this is a crucial step. In many cases, as in cases of thinning hair all over the scalp (typically indicative of a hair loss referred to diffuse alopecia), hair growth can return to normal once the condition causing it is found and treated. Typical causes of diffuse alopecia include hormonal changes in the body, a thyroid condition, an iron deficiency, some medications such as anticoagulants, retinoids (including too much Vitamin A), and scalp conditions such as dermatitus or psorasis. Many of these conditions can be treated and in many cases, baldness reversed.
In my opinion, consult with a dermatologist who can analyze your scalp and perform a series of test to determine the cause of your condition. Only then can a proper hair loss treatment be recommended.
Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:09 am
This is very right advice for the women to consult the good dermatologis to handle such hair loss and thing problems. I like your streight forwards talks, Thanks
August 21st, 2008 at 3:01 am
Hair loss treatment seeker,
Thanks for your comment.
Many women make the mistake in assuming their hair loss is genetic and start to using minoxidil right away or even preparing for a hair transplant. But if their hair loss is caused by non-genetic factors, their balding condition may be reversible by treating the condition. Hair transplant surgery may damage existing natural hair that would have returned on its own with proper medical treatment of the condition causing it. That’s why it’s crucial to get properly diagnosed by a dermatologist, trichologist, or hair restoration specialist.
Best wishes,
Bill (Falceros)