- Female hair loss is a very common problem. Almost 35% of females have significant hair loss during their lifetime, often causing embarrassment and emotional distress. The first signs of alopecia [pronounced al oh peesh' ah] are hair in the brush or comb, bald patches, a wider part, and a thinner ponytail. Both female and male pattern hair loss have a strong genetic component. However, females most often have thinning in the crown, unlike males who usually experience receding in the frontal region. While the FDA has approved a topical medication, minoxidil, a troublesome side-effect is an increase in facial hair.
- One solution is hair transplantation. This procedure is accomplished by moving tiny hair follicles from one area of the scalp to the affected area, achieving permanent results. In order to achieve natural looking results, an experienced surgeon specializing in hair transplation is strongly recommended. Caution: Hair loss could be an important clue that something else is going on inside the body. Some conditions that may cause hair loss include:
- Hormonal abnormality
- Lupus
- Thyroid disease
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