Why do women experience hair loss? Hair defines many things for women - personality, attractiveness, success, health, social status and family tradition. Hair loss in women has long been considered a social stigma. But it is much more common than most people think - about 30 million women experience thinning hair and hair loss, and 50% of all women by age 50 are affected. The psychological effects for women can be devastating.

The most prevalent type of hair loss among women is female pattern thinning, Known medically as Androgenetic Alopecia ( genetic, diffuse hair loss ). But their are many other reasons for women's hair loss, including menopause-related hormonal imbalances, postpartum/ stress-related shedding, chemotherapy, and Alopecia Areata (spotty hair loss). Some hair loss is actually self-induced: The use of harsh chemical relaxers (Scarring Alopecia), or tight hair braiding (Traction Alopecia) can permanently damage the hair follicle. Some prescription drugs also induce hair loss. In addition, between 4 million and 8 million women in America have varying degrees of trichotillomania (chronic hair pulling), an obsessive-compulsive disorder that can cause permanent damage to the hair follicle. Now that you know a bit about hair and the patterns of hair loss, let's take a look at some of the causes of hair loss. Genetic hair loss: is most common type of hair loss. Half of the children of a parent with hair loss will suffer from hair loss. The other most common cause of hair loss is a high amount of DHT , the male hormone dihydrotestosterone within the hair follicle. What is DHT? DHT is the hormone produced from testoterone in the scalp, in the prostate and in adrenal glands. DHT in abundance can cause harm to the hair follicle. This happens over a period of time and will shorten the hair's atagen or active phase during which it grows. The follicles will then become smaller until they have shrunk to the size they were when you were an infant. The follicles will remain alive as the blood supply to them has not been affected. Peach fuzz will be produced from such follicles- colorless, fine, hair. Sebum in the scalp is another factor in hair loss. The amount of sebum is related to the amount of oil in the hair. Sebum contains DHT and can clog the pores in the scalp. This causes problems to the root of the hair. Frequent shampooing can help in this situation. It will help to clear up the oily hair. which will in turn help the hair loss. Their are some forms of hair loss among woman that are not fully understood by the medical community. Many women have expressed frustration at what they consider to be a lack of solutions to the problem. There are proven solutions to women's hair loss, however, And Extensions Salon offers them all. CALL TODAY! for your free consultation.
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