Hair Loss Women

Introduction Hair loss in women is one of the most common disorders that a woman can ever experience. Hair loss in women can be due to a variety of reasons, the most common amongst them being hormone imbalance in the body, post menopausal symptoms, too much stress and tension, improper maintenance of hair and the intake of heavy medications. Let us delve further into the causes and treatments for hair loss in women. Causes of hair loss in women Too much stress Because of more responsibilities and changing life styles, women are more exposed to stress than ever before. As a result their overall health is affected including the growth of their hair which is adversely affected. Hereditary Hereditary is also one of the most common causes of hair loss in women. Women whose parents have suffered from hair loss have a 90% chance of experiencing hair loss themselves. Heavy medication Heavy medications given by doctors during prolonged illness can also lead to hair loss in women. Medications come with their own side effects and one of the most common side effects is hair loss. Improper maintenance A woman should take utmost care of her hair. She should use good shampoos, conditioners and oils for her hair. The shampoos and the conditioners should be chemical free as the presence of harmful chemicals may damage the hair. If the hair is not maintained properly, the normal growth and health of hair suffer. Treatments of women' hair loss Medications There are special medications that doctors prescribe for hair loss. Medications like Rogaine are widely used by women for hair loss. Balanced diet Women suffering from hair loss should have a proper diet high in vitamins, proteins and iron as these components help to make hair strong and shiny. Foods high in fat should be avoided at all costs. Steroids In case there are many bald patches in women due to exercise hair loss, the doctors may have to inject steroids in those patches. Injecting steroids for two months can reduce and reverse the process of hair loss. Use of oils Massaging your head with oil twice or thrice a week does work wonders for your hair. This is because massaging improves blood circulation and helps to keep the hair follicles stronger resulting in healthier hair. Hair replacement surgery Hair replacement surgery is the latest technique for treating hair loss in women. It consists of transplanting artificial hair in the patches on the woman's head where there is no hair.