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27th Dec, 2022

Understanding Female Pattern Baldness: Early Stage Causes and Solutions

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Dr Dhananjay Chavan

Dermatologist



Treating Hair Loss in Women Early Stage of Female Pattern Baldness HairMD Pune

Almost every woman in the world loses some amount of hair every day. Losing around 50 to 100 hair a day and hair growing back to replace them is considered normal.

However, when bald patches or thinning occurs, and when the lost hair doesn’t grow back, the problem could be female pattern baldness. If you’ve noticed patchy hair loss increasing by the day, you need female pattern baldness treatment.

What’s covered in the article?

  • What Causes Female Pattern Baldness in Women?
  • What are the Stages of Female Pattern Baldness?
  • What is the Treatment for Hair Loss in Women?
  • HairMD for Female Pattern Baldness Treatment in India
  • Conclusion

What Causes Female Pattern Baldness in Women?

Female pattern baldness, termed Androgenetic Alopecia, is female hair loss. It is pretty similar to male pattern baldness, except that the hair loss occurs in a different pattern.

Usually, female pattern baldness is considered hereditary, resulting from a genetically shorter hair-growth period and a longer period between the shedding and growth stage. Parental genes can also affect hair follicles, causing them to shrink and strands to thin. But in addition, the woman’s age and hormones may also affect hair growth. Menopause is considered a common reason as it reduces estrogen levels.

What are the Stages of Female Pattern Baldness?

Female pattern baldness features slowed down and delayed hair growth. Further, hair follicles start shrinking, causing the hair to weaken and turn thinner. Weakened hair leads to a higher amount of hair loss every day. And, since hair doesn’t regrow quickly, the bald surface of the scalp keeps broadening and is commonly observed on the side and the middle partition of the scalp.

Dermatologists divide female pattern baldness into three types,

  • Type I: Little amount of thinning that begins around the part
  • Type II: The part broadens, along with increased thinning
  • Type III: Throughout thinning with a see-through patch at the scalp

What is the Treatment for Hair Loss in Women?

Now, what is the treatment of female pattern baldness? Initially, you may be able to hide the hair loss by changing your hairstyle. But the solution would only prove temporary if your hair regrowth continues to decelerate. What would you do when the bald patch becomes broad enough and therefore challenging enough to hide, regardless of the way you try to turn your hair?

The solution is to get early-stage female pattern baldness diagnosed and treated. It can help prevent a higher degree of hair loss and hair thinning. Based on the degree of hair loss and the suitability of a particular treatment in your case, they may suggest various treatments for female pattern baldness.

  • Minoxidil: A topical medication that helps treat hair loss in men and women. It is applied to the scalp to foster hair growth and prevent hair thinning. However, the results can take time.
  • Iron Supplements: Dermatologists may suggest iron supplements after checking your blood iron levels if you have a history of anemia or experience heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Hair Transplant: In some cases, a hair transplant may be preferred or inevitable. It involves removing hair from an area with healthy hair growth and transplanting it to bald spots.
  • Laser Treatment: Another possible option is laser treatment. It comprises using low-level laser light to stimulate hair growth.
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HairMD for Female Pattern Baldness Treatment in India

Female pattern baldness can be frustrating. But you don’t have to live it with or feel disappointed about it. Visit HairMD’s clinics and consult our dermatologists to treat hair loss appropriately. We have years of experience treating female hair loss and delivered delightful results in cases with varying complexities. To know more about our female pattern baldness treatment, visit HairMD clinic website.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, female pattern baldness is a common yet distressing condition that affects many women. While it may seem overwhelming, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help manage hair loss and promote regrowth. If you’re experiencing hair thinning or bald patches, don’t hesitate to seek expert advice. Contact HairMD for personalized and effective hair loss treatments tailored to your needs.

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