Causes Of Hair Loss In Women
While male pattern baldness, or genetic hair loss, is the most common cause of hair loss, other factors, such as stress, diet, and over-processing of hair can also cause thinning in women.
For men, hair loss is generally seen at the hairline, with loss at the front and top of the head. For women, however, hair loss is more likely to be a general thinning of hair. In fact, many women fail to even notice that they are losing hair until they realize that their ponytail is thinner than it used to be.
Stress is a fairly common cause of hair loss in women. With more and more women who try to juggle family with full-time work, who try to be everything to everyone, stress is an everyday condition for many women. Women may also find that their hair thins during periods of extreme stress, such as after childbirth or during a family tragedy. You can’t always control the amount of stress in your life, but you can take steps to reduce your stress, such as scheduling relaxation time for yourself.
Women are also much more likely to have over-processed their hair. In addition to daily styling, hair drying, and the use of styling products, many women color or highlight their hair. This can result in thinning or even loss of hair, as the chemicals used in these processes finally have their effect. Even everyday products, such as shampoo and conditioner, can contain chemicals that can ultimately harm your hair and scalp. Add to this increasing levels of pollution in the air, and you can easily see how chemicals can begin to affect your hair’s health.
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