Female Pattern Of Baldness
By: Emily StoneTotal Views: 348, Word Count: 595,
The female pattern of baldness is quite different from men. The incidence of women pattern of balding is quite rare but those suffering from it get psychologically affected. At an average hair grows at the rate of one and half inch per month.
Generally, about 15% of hair in the scalp stays in the resting stage while 85% are in the growing stage. Balding occurs when the old hair continues to fall and new hair stops growing in its place.
The exact cause behind female pattern of baldness is yet not known but the factors like aging, hormonal disturbances and other disorders may be responsible for the occurrence of balding. Women particularly after the menopause experience thinning of hair with the increase in the level of the hormone called androgen. There can be other causes for hair loss too. They are:
- Telogen effluvium or shedding of hair on a temporary basis.
- The hair subjected to excess twisting, pulling and cosmetic treatments.
- The incidence of alopecia areata where the entire immune system gets damaged and causes hair loss. It is characterized by hair loss in small patches across the scalp.
- Too much intake of medicines can cause hair loss as side effects.
- Chronic skin diseases especially in the scalp may lead to hair loss.
- When the hair is in the deficiency of nutrients and minerals like iron and vitamins.
- Under active thyroid can also be the cause for hair loss.
Female pattern of baldness occurs due to androgenetic alopecia or when the hormone receptors of the hair follicles become extremely sensitive to the male hormone DHT. In cases of male pattern of baldness, the hair line in the forehead generally recedes backwards and the hair thinning mainly takes place at the top part of the scalp. The following are the characteristic features of the female pattern of baldness.
- The hair thinning takes place in the entire head scalp. Instead of the top of the scalp in case of men, women tend to lose more hair from the back of the head.
- The hair thinning also takes place at the frontal part of the scalp but not in large amounts as compared to the rear side. Unlike men, the hair line of a female scalp does not recede backwards.
- Women are mainly affected by female pattern of baldness after the menopause. Where as male pattern of hair loss may affect men as early as in their 20’s.
For more information regarding female pattern of baldness you may consult good authentic books. The books dealing with hair loss like the How To Naturally Regrow Lost Hair in 15 Min. a Day will inform you with the just right hair care tips ideal for the type of hair you possess.
About the Author
Emily Stone is a renowned hair stylist who runs a famous hair parlor in Los Angeles, USA. She is also associated with various hair treatment programs that have been beneficial for many. If you are interested to try out some effective hair care tips, you may consult some authentic books dealing with hair loss treatment.
Advice Rating: Not yet rated
Login to vote