Female Thinning Hair

Females can lose their hair just as males often do. Women can have pattern baldness just like men, or their hair loss may be caused by another medical condition.

Female pattern baldness is responsible only about fifteen percent of the time and usually starts in the 30s, often becoming very noticeable by the 40s. By menopause it can be severe and wigs are common. Your doctor may suggest treatments such as Rogaine.

There are several other causes to consider when you start noticing more hair in the shower or your brush. Fortunately most of these causes are not permanent, and although the underlying condition may be serious, once corrected your hair will usually regrow.

Are you on any new medications? Some medications may be responsible, for example cholesterol medication, beta blockers, and ACE inhibitors.

Have you experienced any major stresses in life such as the death of a loved one, a significant illness or surgery? The related stress may be the culprit.

Diseases or infections may be the cause. Thyroid or liver disease can cause hair loss as can renal failure and many other medical conditions. So can infections. If your hair starts suddenly falling out without explanation see your doctor immediately!

Menopause can certainly be the cause. Your body's delicate balance of estrogen and progesterone may be upset and that can be the culprit.

If you start to experience female thinning hair, there is a good chance it's not pattern baldness. See your doctor and hopefully you'll find an easily corrected underlying cause and your hair will grow back.