Hair loss can be devastating for both men and women, particularly if they’ve been blessed with a beautiful head of hair in the past. While many people expect men to have thinning hair as they age, however, women’s hair loss can be seen as especially embarrassing or shameful. It’s important to note that this is not anyone’s fault—hair loss in women depends on both internal and external factors. Illness, chemicals, medications and infection can contribute to hair loss in women in Greensboro, NC.

When something is off balance in your body’s individual biosystem, it can affect your hair growth or cause your hair to fall out.

How hair grows

Hair growth has three phases: the anagen, catagen and telogen stages. Most of your hair will be in the anagen stage, up to 90 percent of the time, and that can last from two to eight years. For two to three weeks, a strand of hair will be in the catagen (transition) phase, and finally moves onto the telogen (resting) phase, which lasts two to four months. Again, most of the time, your hair will be in the anagen phase.

How much hair loss is normal?

Humans typically should expect to lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair per day, which can look like a lot if you’ve kept your hair up in a bun and all the hair falls out at once. When you wash, you might lose up to 250 strands! Don’t let that keep you from washing your hair, however—this is perfectly normal.

If you start to notice visible thinning on the top third to half of your scalp, see your doctor. This can be a result of genetic or medical conditions, such as a thyroid disorder.

Genetic hair loss

Ask your family members for their hair loss stories. If your female family members have a history of alopecia, this can help doctors decide how to treat your hair loss. Women with female-pattern hair loss often see a significant thinning in the thickness of each individual strand.

Medical hair loss

Sudden dramatic hair loss is likely to be medically-caused, including by conditions such as pregnancy, thyroid disorder, autoimmune disorders and more. Extreme stress, surgery and severe illness also contribute to hair loss in women in Greensboro, NC. It can occur up to six months after the traumatic event, so if you start to notice significant loss, check your calendar. The reason might be lurking in your medical history.

Hair loss is far more common than you think, but you’ll be thankful to know there’s help available.

Treatments for women’s hair loss in Greensboro, NC

Raveen Hair Replacement specializes in hair replacement and treatment because we understand the social and cultural importance that has long been placed on a full head of hair for both men and women. From wigs to hair replacement techniques, we can help you combat the factors that are causing your hair loss and restore your beautiful, healthy hair. Call us today to find out more!