Everyday there are thousands of women that struggle with some degree of hair loss. Being a woman and having to deal with this issue can be very emotional and frustrating, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. Research has shown that the majority of women in the world face some form of hair loss at least one point in their lives. The reasons why this occurs differs from person to person and there are many different factors that need to be considered. For instance some women may experience hair loss due to traumatic physical or emotional events, while others experience it simply because it may be passed down by genetics. What ever the reason may be, it is important to know that their are different treatments ranging from surgical to cosmetic that can give great results. Below are a couple cosmetic and medical treatments.
Before diving into medical treatments, it is important to note that there are a lot of hair treatment remedies in the market today that are simply out there to take your money. Before trying any product you should always visit a dermatologist and have them do an evaluation of your scalp and also run tests to specify exactly what is causing your form of hair loss. With that being said, lets get started.
Many women experience hair loss due to low estrogen levels in the body. This often occurs when a woman approaches menopause and their body starts to undergo a few hormonal changes such as increased testosterone levels. These levels can increase the amount of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) created in an individuals hair follicles. DHT is thought to be the primary reason why hair follicles shrink over time. A very common medical treatment for women with low estrogen levels is to use oral contraceptives. Taking a birth control pill can increase the amount estrogen being produced in the body thus preventing DHT from communicating with the hair follicles on the head. There are also a few different kinds of lotions that can can be applied to the scalp that help stimulate hair growth.
One of these is called Minoxidil. This medication is prescribed to both men and women and if applied everyday it can provide successful results. Its main purpose is to stimulate the follicles and send the message to keep growing hair. This lotion does not always work for everybody, but may be worth a try.
There are also many cosmetic hair treatments for women. Hair pieces are very common for women that experience different forms of temporary hair loss caused by things like Auto Immune Diseases. Hair pieces differ from wigs because they usually come in smaller sizes to cover up smaller areas. Like wigs, they can come in both human hair and synthetic hair forms. Adhesive or pins can be used to fix the hair into certain positions and help the hair piece blend in with the individual's hair. Many hair pieces and wigs can be styled allowing the individual to achieve a certain look they desire.