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Female Hair Loss, Thinning Hair in Women,
and Pattern Baldness (Alopecia).
You get up in the morning and look at your
pillow. More hair has fallen out during the
night. You brush your hair and end up
pulling more hair out of your brush.
In an effort to hide your scalp, you try
different hair styles; you spend more and
more time trying to tease it; you try
volumizing shampoos. Nothing works.
Are you going bald or is it a sign of a
serious illness?
Causes of Female Hair Loss and
Thinning Hair in Women
The most common type of hair loss seen in
women is androgenetic alopecia, also known
as female pattern alopecia or baldness and
alopecia areata.
 PHYSICAL
AND EMOTIONAL STRESS
Surgeries, severe illnesses and emotional
stress can cause hair loss.
In many cases there is a three month delay
between the actual event and the onset of
hair loss.
Additionally, there may be another three
month delay prior to the return of
noticeable hair re-growth.
This means that the total hair loss and
re-growth cycle can last six months or
possibly longer when induced by physical or
emotional stress.
HORMONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Hormonal changes are a common cause of hair
loss. Many women do not realize that hair
loss can occur after pregnancy or following
discontinuation of birth control pills.
DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS
Female hair loss may also occur due to
dieting. Franchised diet programs which are
designed or administered under the direction
of a physician with prescribed meals,
dietary supplements and vitamin ingestion
have become popular. Sometimes the client is
told that vitamins are a necessary part of
the program to prevent hair loss associated
with dieting.
From a dermatologists standpoint, however,
the vitamins cannot prevent hair loss
associated with rapid, significant weight
loss.
Common Misconceptions and Myths
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Frequent shampooing contributes to hair
loss.
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Shaving your head will cause your hair
to grow back thicker.
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Hair loss does not occur in women who
are in their late teens or early
twenties.
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Hats and wigs cause thinning and
baldness.
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100 strokes of the hair brush daily will
create healthier hair.
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Permanent thinning and baldness is
caused by perms, colors and other
cosmetic treatments.
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There are cures available for
androgenetic Alopecia.
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Stress can causes permanent thinning of
a woman's overall hair density.
Treatment Options and Solutions
Medical therapy: There are
several proven topical hair loss
control products available,
including minoxidil (FDA approved
for use by women) that have proven
beneficial in controlling hair loss,
especially when combined with low
level laser light therapy.
Laser Hair Rejuvenation. A
non-surgical treatment utilizing
therapeutic low level lasers to
deliver light energy designed to
treat thin, fine, damaged hair.
Hair Transplant Surgery:
Modern surgical techniques have made
transplantation for females a viable
treatment option.
Non-Surgical Hair Replacement and
Integration Systems: Women's
hair replacement systems and
additions have the ability to
simulate a true natural appearance
while offering the client a
significant increase in overall
density.
At Jernigan's Hair Replacement Clinic in
Raleigh, North Carolina, we offer FREE
private, confidential consultations to help
you determine which hair loss treatment is
best for your individual situation.
Live life the way you want, without
embarrassment, without being self-conscious,
with a full head of hair again.
To learn about the solutions available to
you, please call
call
Jernigan's toll free at (800) 222-9806
to arrange a free, confidential
consultation. Or better yet,
JUST
CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment
online.
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