HAIR LOSS AND HAIR THINNING IN WOMEN FAQS | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In this article, you’ll learn and discover the answers to the most common (FAQs) hair loss questions.

What are the causes of hair loss and hair thinning in women?

Hair loss is typically related to one or more of the following factors:

Family history (heredity)

The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition called male-pattern baldness or female-pattern baldness. It usually occurs gradually with aging and in predictable patterns — a receding hairline and bald spots in men and thinning hair in women.

Hormonal changes and medical conditions

A variety of conditions can cause permanent or temporary hair loss, including hormonal changes due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and thyroid problems. Medical conditions include alopecia areata (al-o-PEE-she-uh ar-e-A-tuh), which causes patchy hair loss, scalp infections such as ringworm and a hair-pulling disorder called trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh).

Medications and supplements

Hair loss can be a side effect of certain drugs, such as those used for cancer, arthritis, depression…