Any girl or women can be affected by hair loss, but it’s more common in certain groups. Normal hair loss amounts to about 50-100 hairs per day. Hair shedding is part of a natural balance some hairs fall out while others grow in. When the balance is interrupted when hair falls out and less hair grows in- hair loss happens. Hair loss is different than hair shedding. The medical name for hair loss is Alopecia. Hair goes through three cycles:
• The Anagen phase(growing phase) can last from two years to eight years.
• The Catagen phase (transition phase) is the time that hair follicles shrink.
• The telogen phase (resting phase) takes about two to four months.
What causes hair loss in females?
•Heredity: It causes thinning of hair along the top of the head.
•Hair style: It causes hair loss when hair is styled in ways that pull on roots, like tight pony tails, braids or corn rows.
• Extreme Stress or shock to the body: It causes temporary hair loss. This category includes events like losing a lot of weight surgeries,illness and having a baby.
Who is affected by hair loss in women?
Any girl or women can be affected by hair loss. However, it is usually more common in:
• Women older than 40 years
• Women who have just had babies.
• Women who have had chemotherapy and those who have been affected by other medications.
• Women who often have hairstyles that pull on the hair( like tight pony tails or tight braids) or use harsh chemicals on their hair.
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