Female Hair Loss Types

Different Types of Female Hair Loss

      Hair loss can be overwhelming to a woman. It can also be caused by several different factors that effect how the body functions properly. Thinning hair can be a sign that something is not right in your body. Treating your hair loss can be easy once you realize what may be causing it. To find out you may need to speak to your doctor to see if they recommend something in particular that will stop the thinning and regrow your hair.

      This type of hair loss is also called Androgenetic alopecia. This type of hair loss can happen anywhere on the scalp. Some of the more common reasons for androgenetic alopecia can include:

- hormonal imbalance or problems with hormones
- ovarian cysts
- birth control pills
- menopause
- pregnancy
- Hereditary

      But your doctor can determine exactly what is causing yours over time and a series of tests.

      Hair is being grown every day. We lose hair and we regrow hair but there are some things that can interrupt this cycle and turn the regrowing hair into shedding hair. Factors that contribute to Telogen Effluvium include:

- malnutrition or improper diet
- child birth
- major surgery
- serious infection
- stress

      Stress is something that we go through everyday, no matter who you are. Did you realize that it affects your body in this way? It sure does. You may realize that you haven't been stressed out for a long time so that couldn't possibly be the reason why you are losing your hair. But if stress is the cause of your hair loss, you won't see the affect for at least 6-8 weeks but it sometimes takes up to three months before it can be noticeable. This is not just your everyday stress that we all endure but an extremely stressful time in your life.

      Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer may endure several treatments of chemotherapy. The chemotherapy can prevent the hair follicles from growing new hair. During this time all the hair may fall out but eventually it can grow back over time.

      If you have recently received a new hair style that included adding extensions, tight ponytails, cornrows, braiding or any other hair style that puts stress on your hair follicles you may have noticed some thinning of your hair.