There are many causes of hair loss in women. It may be a symptom of a hormone imbalance, malnutrition, too-tight hairstyles, or certain other diseases or conditions. It may also be the symptom of stress, pregnancy, ovarian cysts, menopause, or certain medications or shampoos.
What Symptoms Are Associated With Hair Loss In Women?
Hair loss is a symptom itself. It rarely causes other symptoms, except for perhaps a feeling of embarrassment or a lack of feeling attractive that women may experience. However, if hair loss is accompanied by other symptoms, the total picture can help skin care doctors better diagnose the exact cause of the problem. For example, if a woman also has frequent headaches, a too-tight hairstyle may be to blame. If she is having hot flashes and starting to miss menstrual cycles, menopause may be the culprit.
What Methods of Treatment are Available for Women with Hair Loss?
The best method of treatment for a particular woman’s hair loss is highly dependent on the cause of her hair loss, so she should see a dermatologist to help her make an informed decision. There are several treatment options that she may consider with her doctor, however.
If hair loss is caused by a hair care product or hair styling technique, she should stop using the product and style her hair in a different way. If the hair loss is caused by a medication or supplement the person is taking, she should consult with her doctor as to whether she can switch to a different medication that would not have hair loss as a side effect.
If the hair loss is caused by a temporary condition, such as pregnancy, the woman will likely simply wait until she has had her baby and then see her hair return to normal. If it is caused by stress or malnutrition, she will want to find ways to take better care of her body.
If the hair loss is caused by an underlying cause or condition, the woman should see the appropriate doctor for treatment of her condition. If the woman’s dermatologist decides a medication or prescription is the proper course of treatment, there are a few available, including Minoxidil 2% Topical Treatment, Cimetidine and Progesterone.
The dermatologists at Four Points Dermatology can help women know which doctor they should see for treatment if an underlying condition is the case.
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