Alopecia in Women
March 8th, 2008 Filed Under Uncategorized
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Identifying the causes and treatment of hair loss in women may not be as simple as identifying the same condition in men. This is primarily because there are many potential factors to consider and sometimes, the causes may be underlying and not obviously seen.
A scale termed as Ludwig scale has been used by researchers to be able to classify clearly the various forms of hair loss in women. Female Androgenetic Alopecia is one type identified through this although there are still many others.
This kind of alopecia in women is commonly occurring during instances of hormonal change such as the beginning and end of intake of birth control pills, postpartum period, or pre-menopausal periods. It begins as a simple thinning of hair at the top of the head which becomes more severe with time. On the average, women do not get completely bald although the thinning will become more and more obvious.
Another type of alopecia in women is termed as Female Alopecia Areata. This condition is characterized by the appearance of round bald patches on the scalp. This is an immune system disorder wherein the hair follicles are actually being attacked by one’s own body which leads to hair loss. Such behaviour of the immune system is not given clear explanation yet although thyroid diseases are said to lead to it. Women’s chances of having this kind of disorder is just the same as that of men and children.
Some women can attest that hair grows back on its own after a while without any treatment. However, in severe cases, intake of steroids may be necessary to stimulate hair regrowth.
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