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Hair loss in WomenMost of us are used to seeing bald men, but did you know that approximately 30 million women in the United States alone are losing their hair? Hair grows at the rate of about 1/2 inch per month. The average person loses about 100-125 hairs per day which are then replaced with new hairs. Baldness occurs when the hair falls out but is not replaced with a new hair. Just as men and women differ in so many other ways, they also differ in the way they lose their hair. A man tends to lose his hair as a result of a genetic predisposition associated with aging. He usually loses hair on the temple, the crown and the bald spot in the back of the head. On the other hand, a woman rarely loses her hair due to genetic factors. And, you will likely never see a totally bald woman unless she suffers from the more severe side effects of chemotherapy. Women tend to have thinning hair predominantly over the top and sides of the head. Although many women find that their hair thins after going through menopause, balding can happen at any time and often results from an underlying medical condition. Certain types of autoimmune disorders create a hair loss problem known as alopecia areata. This inflammatory condition causes the hair to come out in clumps or patches as the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles. Various methods of treatment are available but currently no definitive cure exists. Telogen effluvium, another common condition, is a temporary hair shedding problem. It often follows childbirth, crash dieting, surgery or a traumatic emotional event. This condition usually resolves on its own after the precipitating event ends. Other medical conditions such as lupus, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid problems, anemia or hormonal imbalances can often result in hair loss. Even taking certain medications can cause hair loss. Some of the more common culprits are ibuprofen, antidepressants, hypertension drugs, anticoagulants and chemotherapy. When treating hair loss in women a correct diagnosis is essential so that any underlying physical problem can be corrected first. Fortunately, a large percent of women's hair loss is reversible.
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