Female Pattern Baldness
Female Pattern Baldness is the most common type of hair loss
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Book a consultationFemale Pattern Baldness is the most common type of hair loss seen in women. It is caused due to hormonal changes, ageing and genetics.
Female Pattern Baldness or Androgenetic Alopecia in women is the most common hair loss problem found in women, especially for those who are above the age of 50. Initially you will find it simple, but it can get worse over the time. Female pattern baldness is different from male pattern baldness. Here, it is an over-all thinning where the normal hairline is maintained. Female pattern baldness is usually hereditary in which genes from parents affect the hair growth that leads to develop smaller follicles and thinner strands. Age is also one of the major reasons that causes female pattern baldness. It is more often happens after menopause when estrogen levels reduce.
What is the root cause of female pattern baldness?
The reason for female pattern baldness is not well understood, but may be related to: Aging. Changes in the levels of androgens (hormones that can stimulate male features) Family history of male or female pattern baldness.
What deficiency causes female hair loss?
Several different vitamins and mineral deficiencies can cause hair loss. Examples include vitamin D, vitamin B, iron, and zinc deficiencies. If your hair loss is due to vitamin deficiency, supplements may help restore hair growth.
Can hair grow back from female pattern baldness?
If you’ve lost hair from female pattern baldness, it won’t grow back without treatment.
How fast does female pattern hair loss progress?
It is not uncommon to have accelerated phases of hair loss for 3-6 months, followed by periods of stability lasting 6-18 months.
Risk Factors & Treatment Options
Since female pattern baldness is hereditary, chances are there for you to get affected in your teenage years itself. However, studies show that this condition mostly affects female above 50 years of age. Other causes include:
- Hormonal changes – levels of androgens
- Family history
- Heavy loss of blood during menstrual periods
- Certain medications
When to see your doctor?
As per sources, female pattern baldness has been linked to various other diseases including diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, or hypertension. Hence, it is advised to consult your dermatologist when you find severe hair fall.
Your dermatologist will thoroughly examine you after hearing the symptoms. And the cause of baldness is diagnosed based on certain aspects including
- Other causes including thyroid disease or iron deficiency
- The appearance and pattern of hair loss
- Previous medical history
Medications for female pattern baldness include:
Minoxidil
Minoxidil is used to apply to the scalp. It is an over-the-counter medicine. And for women, the 2% solution or 5% foam is recommended. It helps grow the hair in about 1 in 4 or 5 of women.
Spironolactone
Spironolactone, also known as Aldactone is a diuretic, used to remove surplus fluid from the body. By using this medication, androgen production is blocked and it may help regrow the hair.
Transplantation
Hair transplantation has now become common and it involves taking hair from other parts of your body and grafting it onto the scalp.
