There are two kinds of hair loss in women: permanent and temporary. Now, if you come to know that your hair loss is permanent, don’t be too downcast, as there are ways of dealing with this. No one likes to think of their hair falling out, but if you are unlucky enough to be in this position, then there is the option of Oxygen laser therapy, Mesotherapy, PRP treatment, Growth factor concentrate treatments, Hair transplants, and in advanced cases, cosmetic hair systems.
Temporary hair loss is easier to deal with because you know that your hair is likely to grow back. If you have undergone chemotherapy treatment. Hair loss is a common side effect of this cancer treatment, but hair does grow back, usually for a short period after the treatment has ended. But in most cases of female pattern hair loss, the major causes are hormonal changes, thyroid, PCOD, PCOS, over-intake of contraceptive pills, and even emergency contraceptive pills. The most common cause of hair loss in women is hormonal change. Women’s bodies produce two hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, which fluctuate as part of their monthly cycle. Women also have a small amount of the male hormone testosterone (just as men have a small amount of oestrogen), which doesn’t usually have any impact. But if more of this hormone is produced, then women will exhibit certain male characteristics, such as hair loss.
Menopause, pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, and certain forms of contraception all affect hormone production. And any of these changes can lead to hair loss. After a woman has given birth, she may find that her hormone levels drop and enter a ‘resting’ phase while her body returns to normal. This usually happens 3 to 6 months following the birth, and during that time, women may notice increased hair loss. We all lose hair on a daily basis as part of the natural hair growth and loss cycle created by the hair follicles. This is largely controlled by hormone production but can be affected by an increase or decrease in this process. If temporary hair loss occurs as a result of childbirth, then it tends to ease within a year. This is covered in more detail in our Pregnancy section.
Lifestyle factors such as stress, poor diet, and smoking can damage the hair and lead to hair loss. Women also spend more time and money on their hair. They use a variety of hair products such as sprays, mousses, gels, and conditioners, not to mention a variety of salon treatments such as perms and colours, which also lead to major hair loss. In this kind of situation, meeting a Doctor is the first thing to do and discuss the hair-loss issue with a description of the pattern. Post-assessment, the Doctor will understand the grade of the hair loss and the root cause of it. Generally, apart from topical applications, multivitamins and folic acid capsules are also prescribed alongside treatments for hair restoration like Oxygen laser therapy, Mesotherapy, PRP treatment, and GFC treatment. In case the hair loss is advanced and part of the scalp on the hairline is visible or on the forelock zone, then a small session of hair transplantation can also be recommended, which takes just a few hours, and hair grows naturally and remains permanently on the scalp. For more guidance or a doctor's consultation, one can visit Max Hair Clinic in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore and get holistic solutions with complete satisfaction within the stipulated period of time.
