What causes thinning hair in women?

What causes thinning hair in women?

by Hairstyle Questions on November 19, 2007


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Question: What causes thinning hair in women? Can you identify the major reasons for thinning hair in women?

Answer: Many women have thinning hair and it is a condition that concerns a third of all women on the planet. The funny thing is that thinning of the hair can cause worry and added stress and can be caused by worry and stress. Your basic catch 22; dammed either way you look at it.

Identify hair loss early

It is of the utmost importance to identify any signs of hair loss or thinning as early as possible and when you do schedule an immediate appointment with you treatment professional to address the condition.

What is considered excessive thinning hair?

Your hair chemistry can be categorized into to three primary phases; growth phase, resting phase and shedding phase. Obviously when you are younger you will most likely experience the growth phase. As you age you will naturally transition into the latter resting phase and shedding phases. The latter two phases is where your hair grows much less and even begins to shed faster that it grows back. In most cases it is quite natural to lose some hair every day however if you notice excessive abnormal shedding and thinning of hair, you should seek immediate professional help.

Thinning hair causes identified

What are the primary causes of thinning and hair loss in women? These symptoms are often responsible for damaging and disrupting the natural three hair phases mentioned earlier. The following are some of the most common occurrences:

1. emotional and physical stress
2. hormonal imbalances
3. genetic reasons
4. immune system deficiencies
5. nutritional deficiencies
6. thyroid gland disorders
7. dyes and cosmetic allergies
8. chemotherapy / radiation treatments
9. high blood pressure and blood loss


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