Female Pattern Baldness

Female pattern baldness is actually a common condition and can be reversed by using different treatments and medications.

Female pattern baldness

Female pattern baldness manifests as a widening of the hair part and overall thinning on the top of the scalp.

Female pattern hair loss occurs because the hair follicles shrink with time, which causes the individual hairs to become thinner and shorter, and in the end they stop growing.

Causes of female pattern baldness

• Female baldness occurs more with aging, especially after menopause.
• Genetics and family history.
• It’s thought that there is a link between the shrinkage of hair follicles and the dihydrotestosterone hormone, which is a type of androgen that is essential during puberty and physical development.

Symptoms of female pattern baldness

There are five stages of female baldness:

• Stage one: little or no hair loss.
• Stage two: a tiny space starts to appear in the center part of the hair.
• Stage three: the gap becomes wider, and hair loss starts on either side of the hairline.
• Stage four: bald spots start to manifest toward the front of the hairline.
• Stage five: hair loss becomes very prevalent.

Some females may not observe the female baldness immediately because they style the hair in certain ways that cover the center part.

If not managed, female pattern hair loss can become worse.

Diagnosis of female pattern baldness

• Physical exam.
• Medical history.

Treatment of female pattern baldness

• Medications, like minoxidil.
• Platelet-rich plasma injections.
• Red light therapy.
• Hair transplant.
• Covering the baldness with certain hairstyles.
• The risk of hair loss can be reduced by eating enough protein, eating well-balanced foods that contain all types of vitamins and minerals, and managing stress.