Hair loss is a problem that affects all of us. Hair loss is such a common occurrence that many people think that it is an inescapable fact. You would probably expect to experience experience hair loss upon reaching the age of 60 or 70. However, you may know some men who are in their 40s and are already experiencing hair loss.
Women may likewise experience hair loss early. Because of this, people run to dermatologists for help fixing the problem.
Many dermatologists understand the normal hair growth pattern and they can give you the best treatment possible.
It may be worthy to know that 90% of hair loss problems experienced by both men and women are androgenic alopecia or genetic hair loss. Dermatologists call this condition as either male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss.
What is the difference between male and female pattern hair loss?
Male pattern hair loss that is treated by dermatologists is characterized by balding on top and front of the and head. This is dreadful for men who are experiencing this at the prime of their life. Balding causes anxiety and men therefore run to dermatologists or hair care professionals to ask for help.
Female pattern baldness, on the other hand, happens differently than male pattern hair loss. Hair loss in women happens on different parts of the head. It is not localized like that of men and therefore women may not experience baldness.
Most commonly, hair loss in women slowly begins to show at the top of the head. If a woman's scalp shows from top of the head, hair loss is already in its advanced stage. The assistance of a dermatologist or hair care professional should be sought as soon as possible.
As mentioned, androgenic hair loss is the most common cause of hair loss. There are other hair loss causes such as:
Stress
Hair loss due to medication
Pregnancy and estrogen intake
Menopause
Chemotherapy or surgery
Dandruff
All of these causes are related to telogen or the resting phase of the hair growth process. Your dermatologist will be able to assess your condition and recommend a solution to your problem.
It may be important to know that it is normal to shed an average of 100 strands of hair a day. This is a part of the normal hair growth where 10% of the hair is in resting phase at any given time. Thus, the hair that rested will separate from the hair follicle and therefore will shed.
If you think you are loosing more than the normal 100 strands of hair, you really need to seek help from your dermatologist. This is to ensure that you will be able to arrest the cause of your hair loss.
Wear your hair proud by making sure you take care of it well.
