You’ve heard of male pattern baldness, but have you heard of female pattern hair loss? It’s a condition that affects women both during and after menopause. As the name suggests, it causes them to lose hair, which is a very difficult thing for many women. However, it’s very common. There are some treatment options, but hair loss with menopause is perfectly natural.
Why Does It Happen?
Some experts believe that hair loss with menopause is partially caused by a change of hormones. Older women have less estrogen, a hormone that causes hair to stay in the growth phase. The lack of this hormone could cause some of the hair loss, but it’s also true that hair loss is just a part of aging for both sexes. It’s not a sign of anything that is “wrong” with you if your hair starts to fall out while you are going through “the change.” However, when you do go to the doctor for hair loss, they will ask you about your history to see if there might be something else going on.
What Can You Do About It?
There are many things that women of a certain age can do to work with their hair loss. Cosmetic solutions are probably the most popular. They may involve using less damaging methods to style hair. Toss out blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons and other heat treatments that leave hair brittle and damaged. For those who require a more serious approach, there are Plasma Rich Platelet therapy treatments that can help to stimulate growth.
Protect Yourself
If you choose to go au naturel with your hair loss, make sure you protect your hair and your scalp. If you go out into the sun, wear a hat. This is because your hair is thinner and that means more of your scalp is exposed to the sun. A sunburned scalp could lead to more hair loss in the future. In addition, don’t over wash your hair. A few times per week should be enough to keep a healthy scalp and make your remaining hair look as amazing as possible!
At Genesis II, we offer every proven hair loss treatment available today. We have had a lot of success with our Platelet Rich Plasma therapy treatments. It’s an effective and natural option for any candidate in good health. To schedule a free hair and scalp analysis call us at (315) 458-1074 or to contact us via email click here.
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