Six Common Causes of Female Hair Loss and Tips for Hair Restoration In Toronto

April 17, 2017 by in Patient Resources

Six Common Causes Of Female Hair Loss And Tips For Hair Restoration In Toronto

Female Hair Loss
In the field of hair restoration in Toronto, an inordinate amount of attention is placed on the causes of hair loss in men. Women’s hair loss, however, tends to be overlooked, even though hair loss affects women too. Men aren’t alone in their heartbreak of losing too much hair, yet all of the information seems to be focussed on men and their male pattern baldness. Focusing on the causes of women’s hair loss is just as important as focusing on the reasons why men lose their hair, so keep reading for more details.

Stress

One of the most overlooked causes of women’s hair loss is stress. If you’ve ever heard of someone’s hair falling out from stress, you might have thought it was an exaggeration. However, stress can lead to the build-up of free radicals in your body, which is a factor in gradual hair loss. Stress can also lead to women habitually pulling on their hair, occasionally pulling more strands out than they intended to.
Stress-related hair loss might be one of the best kinds to have, as it’s not only treatable, but reversible as well. Several strategies are available for lessening stress, and once a woman’s stress level has lowered, her hair will almost certainly begin to grow back.

If a woman is starting to experience female pattern baldness, she probably has too much testosterone. Women who produce too much testosterone may find that it converts to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the culprit in most male pattern baldness cases. Women can produce too much testosterone due to several medical conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Women with female pattern baldness need to reduce the levels of testosterone in their body. How this is done heavily depends on the condition that caused the buildup of testosterone to begin with. Usually medicines will be prescribed, including oral contraceptives that contain artificial estrogen. Women can also lower testosterone by sticking to a healthy diet plan and exercising regularly.

Thyroid Condition

Hair loss in women might also be symptomatic of an overactive thyroid. This is a serious medical condition, and a doctor will probably prescribe an equally serious treatment plan that might require surgery as part of it. While hair might grow back in this case, it will depend on the nature of the thyroid condition as well as the treatments that the doctor suggests.

Hyper-Estrogen

Hyper-estrogen is yet another potential cause of hair loss in women. Hyper-estrogen is formed when a women’s progesterone levels are too low. When hyper-estrogen builds up in a woman’s system, it can lead to hair loss. To combat this, doctors again recommend a healthy diet and an active lifestyle, hopefully one that decreases stress. A doctor may also recommend a transdermal progesterone cream or something similar.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy may also cause hair loss. Most women know all about how pregnancy works, including how it affects a woman’s hormones. Sometimes, this can lead to hair loss. You might expect this kind of hair loss to be temporary, and in most cases, you would be right. Women who have lost their hair due to pregnancy usually find that their hair starts to return about 3 months after childbirth.

Menopause

Women may also suffer from hair loss when they go through menopause. Most women are protected from hair loss by estrogen. As a woman’s estrogen levels begin to decrease, it becomes more likely that her hair will thin. The treatment for this type of hair loss is very similar to how men are supposed to treat their hair loss—by using a minoxidil solution that must be prescribed by a doctor or by taking a finasteride pill designed for post-menopausal women. Some doctors might even suggest low-level laser therapy to help restore a post-menopausal woman’s hair.

As you can see, there are several potential causes of women’s hair loss. Fortunately, there are a lot of potential treatments as well.

If you are suffering from hair loss and would like some professional advice on hair restoration in Toronto for women, schedule a consultation today at the Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic: 647-351-0061. Dr. Torgerson can help you identify the cause of your hair loss and offer a solution that will restore your confidence.

Brian Kessler

Brian is the manager of the Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic. He is experienced in managing different businesses and people. After the loss of their house in the fires of Fort McMurray, Brian and his family relocated to Toronto. Brian has not only moved to a new city, but also into a new position where he enjoys being able to help others who struggle with hair loss. He is also a patient of the THTC and a hair transplant recipient of 2,200 grafts.

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Brian is the manager of the Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic. He is experienced in managing different businesses and people. After the loss of their house in the fires of Fort McMurray, Brian and his family relocated to Toronto. Brian has not only moved to a new city, but also into a new position where he enjoys being able to help others who struggle with hair loss. He is also a patient of the THTC and a hair transplant recipient of 2,200 grafts.
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