Apopecia (Baldness) in Women

Posted on December 13, 2007 in Latest News

 Hair is as much a part of a woman’s overall look, but many women these days find themselves going bald! Bald men are of course, accepted by the society, but women cannot pass off without attracting a few unwanted stares.

Unlike male pattern baldness, which manifests as a slow spread of the bald area across the scalp or temples over a number of years, when women are afflicted by baldness it tends to strike suddenly. This can lead to loss of confidence, stress and even depression.

What causes female baldness?

The specific cause of alopecia areata is unknown. A family history of alopecia is present in about a fifth of all cases. It is occasionally associated with auto-immune diseases. What is known is that it is not a nervous disorder.

Is there a cure for baldness in women?

If you are a woman who is worried about loss of scalp hair, you should consult a physician hair restoration specialist for an evaluation and diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is often ineffective.

No matter how widespread the hair loss, the hair follicles remain alive and are ready to resume normal hair production whenever they receive the appropriate signal. In all cases, hair regrowth may occur even without treatment and even after many years.

Cortisone or steroid injections have been known to produce modest hair regrowth in some patients, but new bald patches may occur at any time. Alopecia is a disorder that patients learn to live with.If you discover bald patches developing on your scalp or among your body hair, you should consult your GP immediately.

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