subject: Startling Facts About Women's Hair Loss [print this page] It's a surprising fact that women's hair loss occurs more than you may realize. Another thing that is so surprising about this issue is that hair loss in women can often happen just as much as it does in men, yet there's so much more awareness about the condition in men. Why so much more attention given to hair loss in men?
Why are there not commercials and programs dedicated to the hair loss of women? A woman's hair can begin to thin due to a number of different causes. This article will talk about some of the reasons why a woman might start losing her hair.
There are certain medications that affect whether or not a woman gets to keep her hair. Chemotherapy is a procedure that very many women take, especially for breast cancer, and that will certainly induce hair loss. Chemical interaction between the female body and other medications will cause this to happen, as well. But it's not always a case of hair actually falling out. So what happens is that the cycle of hair growth is interrupted, and it stops growing. But the net effect is the appearance of hair loss. However she will still seem to be experiencing hair loss to those who don't know any better. Hair loss can appear to be happening with some women, but it's due to her hormones. Many possible reactions can occur when the hormones become out of balance. Energy levels can be affected as well as moods and weight. Sometimes a woman's hair will stop growing, or it can just become thinner, and of course there can be actual hair loss. If you notice changes in any of these areas over time, then of course the best thing to do is see your family doctor. Of course tests can be performed on your chemistry, and then appropriate action can be taken.
Another type of hair loss in women is called, telogen effluvium. This is also called temporary shedding. But the unusual aspect of this is that the shedding occurs at a very quick rate. This shedding occurs after especially traumatic events like surgery or traumas. Extreme distress of the emotions can also cause this. All is not lost because the hair loss in this situation is not permanent, and the hair will grow back. The peculiar part of this condition is that you'll never know if it will happen to you unless it happens. Women's hair loss does not get as much publicity as men's hair loss does. The amazing thing about it is that women and men have hair loss in the same amount. These are just a few of the reasons that a woman might suffer from hair loss or hair thinning. But these are some of the more well known causes.
