subject: Advice For Women Dealing With Hair Loss [print this page] You better think twice the next time you start laughing at your husband balding head " it can happen to you too. Hair loss in women is becoming a common problem these days. For some, hair loss can be permanent, but some causes of hair loss are treatable. You may be surprised at how many the options are out there.
Hair fall control products are becoming popular these days. While others deliver promised results in no time, some products may take a whole lot of time to start working, some may not even work at all. Certain formulation may work well for different types of hair. An example is some shampoos may contain chemical that may be too harsh for thin Asian hair.
While hereditary causes of hair loss are harder to manage, there are factors that affect this condition that you can easily control. Stress, diet and exercise are areas you can easily address to prevent hair loss.
Effective diagnosis of the cause of hair loss is essential in deciding what course of treatment to take to resolve the problem. Hair types vary greatly in individuals. Age, race, hair color are also some of the factors to consider when choosing the best treatment for hair loss.
Certain hormones in the body affect hair loss in women. It is important to note that the presence of the hormone dihydrotestosterone or DHT in the body is said to accelerate hair loss in women. This type of hair loss is called female pattern baldness.
Dihydrotestosterone or DHT is a derivative of androgen which both men and women produce. An imbalance DHT in the blood may cause baldness. This is where anti-DHT products may be effective in treating hair loss. Revivogen and Propecia are some of the popular anti-DHT products in the market. Beta sitosterol, a steroid extractable from saw palmetto, is an organic example of anti-DHT.
The thyroid is an endocrine gland that is said to be the chief regulator of hormones in the body. It controls metabolism. When metabolism is disturbed, the body systems will not work properly. This may also lead to hair loss.
A hyperactive thyroid or underactive thyroid can also cause hair loss in women. Baldness may result in persistent hyperthyroid states while hypothyroid states may cause the hair to become coarse, dry and break easily leading to hair fall.
Poor nutrition may accelerate hair loss. Ensuring an intake of multivitamins along with a well-balanced diet may help treat or prevent hair loss in women. Any effort is worth it. After all, a woman's hair is her crowning glory.
