On reaching menopause, women can suffer a form of hair loss, similar to that found in men. Around 40% of women will have female pattern (hereditary) hair loss. Usually the thinning is limited to the front, sides and crown. Its rare in these cases to lose all the hair, but more of a general thinning in these areas. This type of hair loss occurs commonly when the female hormones (estrogens) are out of balance. This can often be corrected with treatment.
Hair loss can also be the symtom of a medical condition or illness, possibly underlying. For example, Lupus, Diabetes or the thyroid gland being over or under active, iron deficiency can also be a cause and along with thyroid imbalance can be reversed.
Fungal infections of the scalp can lead to hair loss and are easily treated with anti-fungal medicines.
Women often experience hair loss after giving birth. This is usually most common after 12 weeks, but the hair will usually return to its pre-pregnancy condition after the hormones return to their normal levels.
During pregnancy it can be the other way round, due to certain hormone levels peaking. The body holds onto the hair that would normally fall out.
Alopecia is a word that means “hair loss” and there are various types of alopecia:
HLS are experienced in treating these forms of hair loss and we are here to help you along the journey towards regaining your confidence. Please feel free to book a no obligation consultation with one of our hair experts, you’ll be glad you did.
