Hair Loss in Women Isn’t the Same as It Is for Men
Unlike men, most women aren’t genetically predisposed to lose their hair. While androgenetic alopecia does occur in women—where it’s called female pattern hair loss—a far smaller percentage of women than men inherit this condition. Women can begin thinning or shedding hair for many reasons, some of them harmless and others that may point to underlying and potentially more serious medical issues.
When men lose their hair, it tends to feel more like an expectation than a shock. Guys who start thinning very early might be disappointed, but their hair loss is generally socially accepted. For women, hair loss is a completely different experience. Even minor or temporary thinning can profoundly affect a woman’s quality of life. At Elite Hair Loss Solutions, we recognize that experiencing hair loss is deeply personal. You can trust our intimate studio to be the only resource you’ll ever need for restoring and maintaining your hair.
HOW HAIR GROWS AND WHY IT STOPS
The Hair Growth Cycle: Understanding the Disruption
Your hair’s natural growth cycle unfolds in 4 phases. Whether or not your hair loss is tied to genetics, trouble arises when this natural growth cycle falls out of balance—either because the growth stage becomes unproductive or the rest stage drags on. Let’s take a closer look at those natural phases.
Hair Grows and Sheds in 4 Stages
Hair loss begins when the natural rhythm of your hair growth is thrown off.
Phase 1: Anagen (Growing Phase)
Hair is actively growing during the anagen phase. A follicle produces a new hair, pushing the old “club” hairs out, which results in normal shedding of about 100 strands of hair a day. Each new hair should stay in this phase for two to six years.
Phase 2: Catagen (Transition Phase)
The catagen phase is a brief transition stage lasting just two or three weeks. During it, the root pulls away from the follicle and attaches to the root of the hair, resulting in a non-growing “club” hair. About 3% of your hair should be in this catagen phase at any one time.
Phase 3: Telogen (Resting Phase)
Telogen hairs are club hairs that have finished growing, and they simply remain in place until they’re shed. Telogen hairs should account for less than 8% of the hairs on your head. If we find more than 8%, we can generally conclude there’s a problem on the follicular level. Too many hairs in the telogen phase signal that your hair-growth cycle is out of balance.
Phase 4: Exogen (Shedding Phase)
In this final active shedding phase of the growth cycle, the resting “club” hairs detach from the follicle and can last anywhere from 2 to 5 months.
Identifying the Cause of your hair loss is key
What’s Behind Your Thinning Hair
Because we don’t expect to lose our hair, the shock can lead women to stay quiet and try to conceal their thinning. Hoping that what you’re seeing is only temporary is a natural reaction. Elite Hair Loss Solutions is here to tell you it’s important to resist that instinct. As with most body-related issues, early detection is key when it comes to women’s hair loss. For several reasons, getting help early gives you the best possible outcome.
Women’s hair loss is a symptom, not a diagnosis. When women lose their hair, there’s usually something else at play. These are the most common causes of hair loss in women:
- Female Pattern Baldness
It takes on a different pattern, but androgenetic alopecia affects women too. This genetic condition causes a harmful hormone called DHT to bind to hair follicles and stifle hair growth. If it’s left untreated, hair will miniaturize and follicles can die. Since we’re born with all the hair follicles we’ll ever have, female pattern baldness is progressive. - Telogen Effluvium
In this condition, hair begins to go into the resting phase of the growth cycle prematurely. Strands of hair fail to grow to their full potential, resulting in fine, wispy hairs and areas of thinning. Telogen Effluvium can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical stress, trauma, pregnancy, rapid weight gain or loss, prescriptions or medical treatments, and hormone changes. When the cause of this type of hair loss is remedied, hair loss can be reversed and normal growth restored. - Trichotillomania
Some women’s hair loss is caused by external factors, such as chronic hair pulling. Sometimes without even being conscious of it, women can twirl and tear out their hair to a severe degree. Since trichotillomania is a behavioral cause of hair loss, its effects can be reversed if the hair pulling is stopped. - Health Conditions
Arguably the most important reason to address hair loss early is to determine whether it’s being caused by an underlying health condition. Nutrient deficiencies, thyroid disorders, and some chronic diseases are accompanied by hair loss as a symptom.
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What Can You Do Next?
Hair loss is difficult enough to go through. Don’t drag out the stress of discovering what’s going on. If it turns out to be genetic and you do have androgenetic alopecia, then you’ll be an excellent candidate for a range of DHT-blocking and hair loss prevention solutions. The sooner you intervene in your hair loss, the greater the impact you’ll have.
Possible Success Scenarios
Stopping Excessive Shedding
Helping to reset the hair cycle to its natural function and reducing visible fallout.
Slowing or Halting Thinning
Rebuilding Density or Coverage
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To learn exactly what’s causing your hair to thin or shed, reach out to Elite Hair Loss Solutions in Sacramento, CA. You’ll receive honest answers, compassionate attention, complete privacy, and genuine options. Contact us today to schedule your FREE, private consultation appointment with a women’s hair loss specialist. Still have questions? Visit our Women’s Hair Loss FAQ to learn more.
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