Alopecia
Alopecia: A Look at Abnormal Hair Loss
Our hair grows in cycles, and at any given time, a small percentage of our hair follicles are at a point in the growth cycle where the hair is shed in preparation for new hair to begin growing. Normal individuals lose some hair every single day. While previous estimates on what constitutes 'normal' hair loss have been quoted as high as 100 to 150 hairs a day, recent studies show that number to actually be closer to 35 to 40 hairs a day. This means that you will see evidence of some shedding of hairs as part of your normal grooming routine.
Our hair grows in cycles, and at any given time, a small percentage of our hair follicles are at a point in the growth cycle where the hair is shed in preparation for new hair to begin growing. Normal individuals lose some hair every single day. While previous estimates on what constitutes 'normal' hair loss have been quoted as high as 100 to 150 hairs a day, recent studies show that number to actually be closer to 35 to 40 hairs a day. This means that you will see evidence of some shedding of hairs as part of your normal grooming routine.
Androgenic Alopecia:
Androgenic alopecia, also called Androgenetic alopecia, is the most common form of alopecia and is the result of genetics, aging, and hormonal changes that combine to cause changes in the hair follicle. These changes result in the miniaturization of the terminal hair into vellus hair. The condition can found in individuals from their teens and upward in age. It is frequently seen by the age of forty.
Female Pattern Baldness:
Androgenic alopecia, also called Androgenetic alopecia, is the most common form of alopecia and is the result of genetics, aging, and hormonal changes that combine to cause changes in the hair follicle. These changes result in the miniaturization of the terminal hair into vellus hair. The condition can found in individuals from their teens and upward in age. It is frequently seen by the age of forty.
Female Pattern Baldness:
In general, when women develop alopecia they typically have a diffuse thinning (less hair all over), in contrast to men who more frequently have a "patterned" type (hair loss that spares the back and sides of the head). Like men, women also suffer from androgenetic alopecia (genetic female balding), but unlike male pattern baldness women often maintain their frontal hairline. In contrast, men characteristically lose a significant amount of hair in the front part of their scalp from the very beginning. Androgenetic Alopecia is a common cause of female balding and the most likely reason for excessive hair loss.
There are a number of reasons to explain why hair loss in women presents differently than in men (although all of the factors are still not completely understood). The most important reason for difference in hair loss pattern is the difference in steroid metabolism; the metabolism of hormones, hormones which play an important role as the cause of hair loss both in women and men. It is because of this reason that the management, treatment and medication of androgenetic alopecia in women is different than for male pattern baldness.
There are a number of reasons to explain why hair loss in women presents differently than in men (although all of the factors are still not completely understood). The most important reason for difference in hair loss pattern is the difference in steroid metabolism; the metabolism of hormones, hormones which play an important role as the cause of hair loss both in women and men. It is because of this reason that the management, treatment and medication of androgenetic alopecia in women is different than for male pattern baldness.
Causes of Excessive Hair Loss:
Hair loss in women is most often very gradual, with the rate accelerating during pregnancy and at menopause. It is more often cyclical than in men, with seasonal changes that reverse themselves, and it is more easily affected by hormonal changes, medical conditions, and external factors. Hormone imbalance can also play some role in the manifestation of androgenetic alopecia and as the cause for excessive hair loss. Women after menopause may have a net drop in the androgen antagonist estrogen and are much more susceptible to the onset of pattern baldness or female balding. Other women who produce high levels of androgens are those who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which makes them more susceptible to hair loss.
With regards,
Dr Parmjit Walia
Consultant dermatosurgeon
Dr Walia skin & laser clinic
Scf-30, phase-3b2, Mohali.
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