subject: How To Recognize Female Pattern Hair Loss [print this page] Alopecia or female pattern baldness is a type of hair loss that is usually perceived in above 40 years women. There are various reasons why a woman suffers from it and with advancement in the medical technology; there are many natural and scientific cures for female pattern hair loss. Unlike men, in females many a times the hair loss that occurs is in a specific pattern and it is more difficult to identify these patterns in women. Any women who notices excessive hair fall must consult her physician immediately. The physician will try and find the pattern and will accordingly suggest some treatments.
Following are some female patterns for hair loss, which are most commonly noticed in woman.
Scattered thinning of hair line over the scalp, but not including the front hair line.
Scattered thinning of hair line all over the scalp, with more prominent thinning towards the front hair line.
Scattered thinning of hair line all over the scalp, with more prominent thinning at the back side of the scalp.
There are various reasons of a female pattern hair loss. A few of them includes menopause, ancestral inheritance, accident or depression, stress and pregnancy. Experimenting with different types or hair styles, hair colors and dyes can also trigger excessive hair fall. Female pattern hair loss can occur because of these causes as well. Though this loss is temporary, it can lead to permanent baldness as well if the condition worsens.
Vitamins and its supplements are always helpful in combating hair loss and triggering growth of hair. Vitamins are also good for strengthening hair and improving its overall texture. There are many other treatments now available for fighting against hair loss. Patients are advised to go for natural treatment and therapies rather than going for chemicals based drugs and risky surgeries.
