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Cause of hair loss in women
We talk much, but almost 70% of women are affected by hair loss. Indeed, the metabolism of women is subjected during the life of very large hormonal changes. Pregnancy and menopause, as well as stress, dietary deficiencies or contraception are fluctuating hormone levels. However, the hormones play a role in hair loss, and in their growth. No wonder, then, that women are as prone to alopecia, or hair loss.Androgenetic alopecia, the main cause of hair loss
Androgens, nicknamed "male hormones" are the main cause of hair loss (80% of cases). These hormones, secreted in women by the ovaries and adrenal glands, can become toxic to the hair bulb. Indeed, the androgen hormones cause an excess of sebum that will eventually smother the bulb. This will be weakened and fall more easily. In addition, the microcirculation of the scalp is weakened and the fibers constituting the hair altered. The new hair will become finer and fall faster. The thinning of the hair will gradually, but will last. Androgenic alopecia is caused by an excess of androgens or an excessive responsiveness to these hormones.The temporary hair loss and diffuse
In some cases, the androgen hormones may only cause a temporary drop. Hair loss is then a symptom of a change in androgen levels. Once again the rate is stabilized, the hair loss stops. Women naturally through three major phases of hormonal changes: puberty, pregnancy and menopause. It is very common to experience a transient episode of alopecia during these periods. Other factors affect the androgen from time to time: the arrival of spring and fall, fever, judgments of pills, shocks, surgery and anesthesia ... The hair loss can be impressive: up to 50% of the hair. As against, they never last more than four months.Localized hair loss
Localized hair loss can have numerous causes. They can be caused by a fungus. It can also be an autoimmune disease such as alopecia areata sclerosis, in which the immune system attacks the hair bulb. Some localized alopecia are caused by excessive pulling of hair (extensions, braids, trichotillomania ...). The growths of the skin, for example due to a tumor can also break down the hair.Treatments against hair loss in women
To be effective, treatment must address the root cause of the fall. So it's not worth rushing on shampoos and other potions miracles ... Only a dermatologist can diagnose and develop appropriate treatment. This may include dietary supplements to compensate for a deficiency, to replace a drug that disrupts the hormonal system, the treatment of a condition of the scalp, a hair restoration, a treatment with anti-androgens ... However, be aware that some forms of hair loss are more difficult to treat than others.
We talk much, but almost 70% of women are affected by hair loss. Indeed, the metabolism of women is subjected during the life of very large hormonal changes. Pregnancy and menopause, as well as stress, dietary deficiencies or contraception are fluctuating hormone levels. However, the hormones play a role in hair loss, and in their growth. No wonder, then, that women are as prone to alopecia, or hair loss.Androgenetic alopecia, the main cause of hair loss
Androgens, nicknamed "male hormones" are the main cause of hair loss (80% of cases). These hormones, secreted in women by the ovaries and adrenal glands, can become toxic to the hair bulb. Indeed, the androgen hormones cause an excess of sebum that will eventually smother the bulb. This will be weakened and fall more easily. In addition, the microcirculation of the scalp is weakened and the fibers constituting the hair altered. The new hair will become finer and fall faster. The thinning of the hair will gradually, but will last. Androgenic alopecia is caused by an excess of androgens or an excessive responsiveness to these hormones.The temporary hair loss and diffuse
In some cases, the androgen hormones may only cause a temporary drop. Hair loss is then a symptom of a change in androgen levels. Once again the rate is stabilized, the hair loss stops. Women naturally through three major phases of hormonal changes: puberty, pregnancy and menopause. It is very common to experience a transient episode of alopecia during these periods. Other factors affect the androgen from time to time: the arrival of spring and fall, fever, judgments of pills, shocks, surgery and anesthesia ... The hair loss can be impressive: up to 50% of the hair. As against, they never last more than four months.Localized hair loss
Localized hair loss can have numerous causes. They can be caused by a fungus. It can also be an autoimmune disease such as alopecia areata sclerosis, in which the immune system attacks the hair bulb. Some localized alopecia are caused by excessive pulling of hair (extensions, braids, trichotillomania ...). The growths of the skin, for example due to a tumor can also break down the hair.Treatments against hair loss in women
To be effective, treatment must address the root cause of the fall. So it's not worth rushing on shampoos and other potions miracles ... Only a dermatologist can diagnose and develop appropriate treatment. This may include dietary supplements to compensate for a deficiency, to replace a drug that disrupts the hormonal system, the treatment of a condition of the scalp, a hair restoration, a treatment with anti-androgens ... However, be aware that some forms of hair loss are more difficult to treat than others.
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