Female Hair Loss: A Growing Problem?   

Did you know that as many as 30 million American women experience female hair loss? While many women feel like they are alone in this problem, they are not! Dermatologists report that female hair loss can begin as young as 15 years old in some women. Female hair loss is seen as a loss of identity and a loss of femininity. The AmericanAcademy of Dermatology reports that more women than ever are going bald. This is a disturbing incident for any woman to have to deal with, yet it is surprisingly common!

Male Pattern Baldness 

While the term male pattern baldness is associated with men, the same condition may also be seen in female hair loss.  In male pattern baldness, also called androgenic alopecia, your genes dictate whether you are going to go hairless or not.  Unfortunately, in most cases there is not much that can be done about regrowing the hair associated with this type of hair loss.   

Luckily, doctors are reporting that not many women suffer from this type of pattern baldness, although it has been seen.  Some even do not like using the words "male pattern baldness" and "woman" in the same sentence, as they believe we still need to find the hormones that control woman' hair growth.  Why doesn't a woman have a receding hair line or bald spots like men who have male pattern baldness?  There is no clear answer to this question! 

Reporting Changes 

Female hair loss is just not talked about much.  Throughout time the hair of a women has been seen as her crown, something that identifies her and makes her just a little bit different than all the rest.  Because of this, a woman’s hair is not talked about, and neither is female hair loss.

Many are saying that the reason that so many cases of female hair loss are being reported is because more women than ever are breaking the taboo and talking about their hair loss. 

While female hair loss is quite common, it is important that you don’t overlook the significance of losing your hair.  Sudden hair loss can be the signs of a major illness.  When the body is fighting an illness, or malnutrition, it does not have enough energy to keep your hair growing. 

Sudden hair loss means clumps coming out, not just a few strands.  If you are suddenly losing your hair, it is time to make an appointment to visit with your doctor and determine the possible causes to be sure that you do not need any treatment. 

 

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