subject: Understanding Female Hair Loss Treatments [print this page] When one thinks about hair loss, it is a problem generally associated with men. Men suffer from a common problem called male pattern balding where they lose hair on the crown of their head.
Women do not experience this type of hair loss. However, this doesn't mean that women don't sometimes lose their hair. The problem usually occurs as non-pattern loss, where hair falls out across the scalp.
Hair loss in women is far less common problem than in men but it does happen and is caused by a whole variety of factors. Because it is a far less common problem than it is for men, it can be really debilitating for women.
Thinning hair in women can be caused by a number of triggers; including hormones, overall health, and even the environment. There are particular times when women are more likely to experience this problem; these include stressful periods like sitting exams and following childbirth.
Because a woman's appearance is important to her, it can be very upsetting to experience thinning hair. However there is help at hand for women who are suffering with this issue and the good news is that it is often a temporary problem.
There are cosmetics and styling aids to help conceal the problem but if a woman experiences this issue long-term then a hair transplant could be the solution. Even though baldness concentrated in a particular area is easier to treat with a hair transplant - hence the reason so many men turn to this treatment - it can be used for all types of balding.
With advanced modern techniques, hair transplants have become a quick and relatively painless procedure. They offer permanent results too, which is ideal for women who don't want to continue worrying about this issue.
There are two types of hair transplant procedure available. The Follicular Unit Transplantation or FUT takes a group of hairs from a part of the lower head that doesn't lose hair. This is then transplanted into the thinning area.
The Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE procedure takes hairs one by one and transplants them into the required place. This is a particularly useful procedure for women as they may have experienced patchy hair loss and need individual follicles to be replaced.
Hair restoration surgery today is a routine, out-patient procedure that is done with local anesthetic to prevent any discomfort during the hair transplant procedure. It is an ideal female hair loss treatment because is the best way of restoring one's own natural hair and ensuring renewed confidence in one's appearance.
