Monday, November 3, 2008

Women and Hair Thinning

By David U. Goodman

If you are in this circumstance right now, you may be stuck to some questions as to why this is happening to you or what you can do about it. Well, you are not alone - but hair loss in women can be more difficult to recognize than it is in men. This is because the patterns are not really recognizable unlike that with men.

Women should not really be scared when they notice their hair thinning. It may be because of some illness or pregnancy that they experience. It can be difficult to compare hair loss in men and thinning hair in women. Always remember that a man's hair begins to thin earlier than a womans. Women start hair loss at around 50, or even later.

If you think that you are losing your hair faster than normal you should plan a visit to your physician. Your doctor can help rule out underlying health issues that might be the cause of hair loss. With all of the information that is available on-line that describes hair loss and the reasons behind it, you might be tempted to skip the doctor's visit and diagnose yourself. Don't do it! Male and female pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss, but sometimes it can be a sign of other serious health issues.

While hair loss in women typically starts after fifty, sometimes the onset occurs at an earlier age. Some causes to be aware of are Trichotillomania (a hair-pulling disorder), Alopecia Areata, which is an autoimmune disorder, or Scarring Alopecia - hair loss brought about by scarring of the scalp area. These causes are less common than Androgenic Alopecia.

Androgenic Alopecia is the name given pattern baldness in both men and women. In men it presents itself as a receding hair line and bald spot on the top of the head. In women, overall thinning may well be Androgenic Alopecia. It is the most common source of hair loss in both genders - and it is treatable.

Once you've ruled out other potential causes of hair loss you can most often conclude that Androgenic Alopecia is at the root of the problem. If this is true in your case, there are treatments available on-line that you can research and purchase from the comfort of your home. There are many to choose from, some FDA approved, and some that contain a plethora of ingredients - both FDA approved and not - that target the cause of Androgenic Alopecia. Do your research, find a product that works for you, use it diligently and stick with it. The relief that comes with finding a product for hair loss that works for you will be well worth any effort you expend in doing so! - 15683

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