Loss of hair, while nearly common among men is also a problem
for a noticeable percentage of women all over the world.
Women that are prone to hair loss are those that have many
relatives also afflicted with the similar condition. Unlike
men, female
hair loss occurs at a later age and normally restricted
to the top of the head. However, a smaller percentage of
hair loss in women will result in total baldness. These
females typically refer to their hair as fine or thin and
believe that nothing could be done about their problem.
Men normally take losing hair as something part of their
lives especially if it “runs in the family”.
Several psychological studies have revealed that women
react considerably more negatively to hair loss and the
strain is more severe. Reasons behind why women suffer
more psychologically when they lose hair have been detailed
in various comparative studies conducted by doctors and
psychologists around the world.
The psychological investment made by women on their appearance
is far greater compared to men. Hair loss in women is
looked at by society poorly. The relationship between
a woman and her hair is also very strong given the saying
“a woman’s hair is her crowning glory”.
Hair loss supposedly takes a woman’s “crowning
glory” and her self-esteem will likely plunge and
become less confident.
It is also interesting to note that women experiencing
hair loss strongly believe that family members and friends
are not accepting their condition as something serious.
Unfortunately in today’s society, hair loss among
women has not been widely accepted and people do not usually
know how to react to it. Women have a considerably weaker
support system than men. Friends and family even find
the time to make the process of hair
loss among men “humorous”, which explains
the abundance of hair related jokes.
The lack of adequate public awareness of hair loss among
women has also resulted in the under-appreciation of its
psychological effects.
Researches have found the most common responses of women
dealing with hair loss:
"I feel frustrated and helpless about my hair loss."
"I worry about losing even more hair."
"I worry about how my lost hair will affect my career/marriage/dating/sexual
activity."
"I feel self-conscious about my looks due to losing
hair."
"I think about my hair all the time."
"I wish I had more hair."
Here are some tips in treating hair loss among women:
1. Seeking the advice of a licensed dermatologist.
- Determine the cause of hair loss.
- Determine the treatment process and various alternatives
available to address hair loss.
- Study how the process will be performed and costs accompanying
it, as this will help the patient structure budget and
schedule.
- Undergo the recommended process only when reaching a
final agreement with the dermatologist.
Considering surgical hair restoration should only happen
if the preliminary treatments do not produce the desired
effects or if the restoration specialist deems the woman
a candidate. Various studies have shown that the combination
of medical treatments and surgical hair restoration has
produced the best results.
Dr. Alex Khadavi is owner of Revivogen.com, a website
offering information and solutions for hair loss in men
and women. Revivogen's flagship product works effectively
on both male and female pattern baldness when treated
early in the lifecycle of loss. More resources are available
at the AAD.org
hair loss page.
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