Signs Hair Loss in Women

Jumat, 08 April 2011

At first we may not realize that experienced hair loss, can be started from a few strands of hair left in the comb or the bathroom floor until finally the scalp that can be seen clearly. Baldness is often described as excessive hair loss in head & can be caused by many things such as heredity, certain side effects of treatment or because of health problems. Although baldness is mostly found in men, women also have this problem mainly hair loss. This is usually more disturbing because women's hair is always identified with the crown in women.


Type of Hair Loss in Women Unlike men, hair loss in women typically begins before age 50 years & not related to heredity or a particular pattern. Usually, women also experience hair loss do not realize whether it is permanent or temporary, because there are few events that can cause hair loss such as pregnancy or suffering from certain diseases.
Here are the types of hair loss in women:

    
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Androgenetic Alopecia
      
It is a type of hair loss due to heredity with the pattern of hair thinning in the middle of the head.
    
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Alopecia areata
      
Pattern hair loss occurs due to a recurring and certain diseases that can occur on the scalp and eyebrows.
    
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Telogen effluvium
      
A condition in which a threshing hair throughout the scalp, can happen quickly or slowly. Can occur due to high fever, severe malnutrition or due to a chronic blood shortage due to heavy menstruation.
    
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Hypothyroidism
      
Thyroid deficiency is often associated with thinning hair or balding.
    
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Anagen Deficiency Syndrome
      
A condition that occurs when a rapid loss of hair before the normal growth cycle is complete.
    
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Gestation
      
Changes in hormones during pregnancy or the presence of stress during pregnancy can cause hair loss.
    
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Traction Alopecia
      
The habit to comb my hair in a certain direction (hemisphere hair) is continuously can cause damage to the hair & scalp to make hair fall out so.
    
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Specific Chemicals
      
Some of the specific chemicals contained in aerosol containers of hair care products can cause damage to the scalp which cause hair to fall out.
    
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Trichotillomania
      
Or can also be called by the custom of pulling at the hair can cause hair to fall off easily.

Scale Hair Loss in women There are 2 rating scale of hair loss in women, the scale of Ludwig & Savin scale. In terms of intensity and purpose of both is identical, except at the Savin scale also assesses thinning throughout the hair.
As shown in the figure below, the picture shows the scale rambur 1-8 loss ranging from mild to severe. The picture to the 8 & 9, including very rare. 



TreatmentBaldness either a permanent or temporary can not be cured, but for hair loss treatments can be done to help the process of hair growth. For some types of hair loss, hair usually grow back without treatment.
The effectiveness of medications used for treatment of hair loss depends on the cause of hair loss, hair loss and the scale of each individual's response to the treatment performed. Usually the larger the scale of hair loss treatment also becomes less effective.
Treatment commonly used for treatment of hair loss are:

    
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Minoxidil
      
Sedian containing minoxidil can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription, usually be used for treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. This preparation is usually a liquid that is applied on the scalp 2 times a day to help keep the hair growth and hair loss does not occur. Preparations are available usually consisting of concentrations of 2% and 5%.

      
New hair that grows from treatment with minoxidil is usually much thinner and shorter hair than the others but enough to cover the baldness in the hair. It typically takes 12 weeks so that new hair can grow, if after using for 6 months the results are less then the doctor will usually recommend to stop using. When treatment is stopped, the hair will stop growing. Side effects that may arise can be irritation on the scalp.

    
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Finasteride
      
This preparation can only be obtained through prescription & usually used to treat baldness in men. Finasteride can not be used for treatment of hair loss in women, especially pregnant women because it has side effects on the fetus that was conceived, primarily male fetuses. Just as minoxidil and when treatment is stopped the hair will stop growing.

    
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Corticosteroids
      
Cortisone injection on the scalp can be used to treat alopecia areata. Treatment is usually done routinely every month. Sometimes doctors will also prescribe the use of corticosteroid tablets to cope with severe hair loss. New hair will grow 4 weeks after the injection is done. There is also a cream or ointment dosage forms but less effective than injectable preparations.

    
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Anthralin
      
Available in the form of a topical ointment or cream on the scalp. Usually doctors prescribe it to treat psoriasis, but sometimes can also be used for the treatment of other skin problems. Anthralin is usually used for the treatment of alopecia areata, new hair will grow about 12 weeks later.

    
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Operation
      
Hair transplant or hair transplant can be used for androgenetic alopecia cases where other treatments are ineffective. At the time of transplantation, doctors will grow hair that comes from the bottom or side to a section of bald scalp. Usually it takes several times to cover up baldness transplant process them.

      
In addition there are also methods of hair transplant surgery to minimize the scalp. Where is the bald scalp is removed and then the place is covered with a normal scalp. This technique can be combined with hair transplantation.

      
This surgical procedure should be performed by an expert physician. The process requires expensive and sometimes painful. The risk of side effects that may occur is the emergence of infection and scarring. It took about 6 months for evaluation of the results obtained.
Another way to choose is to use a wig or toupee if the treatment was performed did not give satisfactory results. When this has been available several models of good wigs with real hair or synthetic hair that can be selected. Whichever method you want to do should consult first with an expert and also adjust to your budget.
 







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