Hair loss is one of those conditions that pose a serious threat to the self-image of every person affected by it. But this problem is much harder in women since society dictates that long and bouncy locks is what is considered to be beautiful. Hair loss in women is caused by various factors from biological to environmental reasons, so let’s look at each closely to understand this phenomenon better.

Stress

Stress is something that is inevitable and every day they come in all forms and gravity. But when stress becomes too much to handle or becomes chronic, this is when it affects the body, in some women it affects the hair. This type of hair loss is more aptly known as Telogen Effluvium, and those women who have highly demanding jobs, or those juggling with a busy lifestyle are more prone to this condition. The best answer for this kind of hair loss is to find a way to manage the stressor, because if it remains to be in one’s life, it is less likely that hair loss will be resolved.

Thyroid Problems

When a woman experiences thyroid problems, specifically an underactive one (hypothyroidism), it is expected that she loses a good amount of hair. A decrease in thyroid hormones affects the delivery of oxygen and nutrients that enables your hair, nails and skin to grow. There are medications that can help restore a healthy thyroid function, and in effect answers hair loss problems.

Medications

It is expected that medications have accompanying side effects, and one of these is hair loss. Chemotherapeutic agents, antidepressants, cardiovascular drugs and antiarthritic medications can sometimes cause hair to fall excessively. Even hair loss medications themselves can have hair loss as one of its adverse reactions. So to avoid this from happening discuss this with your doctor so he can instruct you on proper intake or prescribe you with an alternative.

Low Iron

Iron is one mineral that can be easily depleted in a woman’s system. This is because women lose it substantial amounts during their monthly period, since iron is a major component of blood. Iron stores are also used up when under stress or there is a lack of it in the diet. A doctor can order you for a blood check-up such as a complete blood count or a hemoglobin test to check for low iron stores. You can take iron supplements or increase your intake of dark green and leafy vegetables, legumes, and protein.

Poor Hair Care

Women like to style, color, or put their hair into all kinds of treatment. Over time this can take a toll on those locks which eventually can cause them to brittle, dry out and eventually fall. Chemicals and even the way you tie your hair can also lead to hair loss. To avoid this, modify the way you style your hair and maybe cut back on the chemicals that you slather, let your hair breathe for some time.

Genetics

Sometimes in unfortunate circumstances women are affected by hair loss genes which they acquire from either their mother or father’s side. This condition is what is called androgenetic alopecia. As much as this condition sounds fancy, it is a nightmare because this will be displayed by thinning on the hair line and most of the time it occurs over the entire head. Medications and hair pieces can be used to treat or conceal the problem. But some also choose a more radical measure such as a hair transplant.

Hair transplant has been known to give hair loss sufferers a permanent and a more natural-looking solution for hair loss. If you want quality service that can promise you a safe hair restoration process, trust the Hair and Laser Clinic in Singapore to give you what you need. For more information you can visit our website at www.hairandlaserclinic.com

Dr Tan Tyng Yuan is the Clinical Director of The Hair & Laser Clinic (http://www.hairandlaserclinic.com/) in Singapore, a clinic with special interest in Hair Transplants and Hair Regrowth using Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) techniques.

Author Bio: Hair transplant has been known to give hair loss sufferers a permanent and a more natural-looking solution for hair loss. If you want quality service that can promise you a safe hair restoration process, trust the Hair and Laser Clinic in Singapore to give you what you need. For more information you can visit our website at www.hairandlaserclinic.com

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