Female Pattern BaldnessThere are many reasons why a female sheds hair. Many would try and simplify this science by offering a cure for"female pattern baldness" with the use of a particular lotion or cream. However, care should be taken when considering such treatment as there may be other potential causes that should be investigated prior to any treatment being offered. A consultation with a qualified trichologist may well be necessary to primarily access if the visual symptoms are in fact indicating female pattern baldness. Hematology and the possibility of specialist referral to an endocrinologist or gynecologist may be required. We would advise you or your GP of this. Please remember that there are many hair loss conditions that are do not relate to female pattern baldness but they may offer such symptoms to suggest this. A trichologist would be best placed to offer diagnosis. Androgen related alopecia & Androgenic alopecia - which relates to the cause of hereditary halr loss and thinning. When the hair follicle is exposed to androgens (testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (aka DHT) and androsteinedione a follicular miniturisation process begins as well as a reduction in anagen hair growth (relates to the growth phase of the hair cycle). Female pattern baldness causes the thick terminal hairs to be replaced by thin vellus hair which presences the signs of thinning. Female pattern baldness may well be caused by an endocrine change or increased levels of androgens. Other factors may include: (POS) Polycystic ovarian syndrome, virilisation and hirsutism, acne on face, scalp and other regions on the body, seborrhoea oleasa and irregular menses. Any of these factors may well alter the structure of the Endocrine system thus leading to hair shedding. Menopausal Alopecia also known as androgenic alopecia is associates with hormone changes within the body. Estrogen levels are reduced during the menopause resulting in over exposure to androgens. Anti androgen treatment/therapy may well reduce further hair shedding. There are some drugs on the market that may limit hair shedding and thinning; Spironolactone (Aldactone, Spiroctan, Diatensec), Propecia - is not currently used in female pattern baldness, however 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are being researched. Non surgical hair replacement Non Surgical Hair Replacement systems may be considered as an effective method of covering the effects of female pattern baldness. Non surgical hair replacement is a safe method using human hair to give that natural appearance. If you would like advice on this or any other hair loss or scalp condition please contact the helpline. The page below links to our current Non Surgical Hair Replacement section. Non Surgical Hair Replacement Systems
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