Ladies: Come Out of Hiding and Let’s Talk About Female Hair Loss

Women’s health is a big topic of discussion, and generally, women are ready to talk about it. Women usually understand the changes in their bodies over time can be due to hormones, thyroid, or a regular part of aging. And although women can feel embarrassed about some changes, like weight gain or sagging skin, they know other women experience the same things. There are also options to consider for improvement, which are openly discussed.

When a woman notices her hair is thinning, it’s a different experience. Because her friends may not know what to say about it, one reason is that only around 33% of women can experience female hair loss in their lifetime. In comparison, around 85% of men can experience thinning hair. This is also probably why most of society sees balding as a “man’s issue.”

A woman living with thinning hair can be devastated and confused. Her regular support networks can’t comprehend why the problem is happening. Others might just be grateful it’s not happening to them. This leaves a woman suffering from female hair loss feeling alone and unsure what to do next.

And while she’s suffering in silence, her identity and confidence may be experiencing a brutal hit, too.
There are many reasons for female hair loss:

Studios show 80% of women feel confident when their hair looks great, while 72% say their hair is empowering. In comparison, when women don’t feel good about their hair, it can negatively affect both their personal and professional outlook.

There are several reasons why women experience hair loss. Thinner hair could be caused by a hormone imbalance, illness, or even genetics. Maybe a woman has been struggling with trauma and stressful situations, impacting her immune system. Simple nutritional changes can cause slow hair growth, such as a lack of iron or protein.

Many of these examples are not anything a woman has done. But some things can be. For instance, long-time hairstyle choices can impact a woman’s hair, too. Harsh chemicals used in hair colors, bleaching, perms, or hair relaxers can make the strands more brittle. Personal behaviors like brushing roughly and pulling hair back too tightly in ponytails, etc., can also contribute to more fragile hair.

And of course, aging is something to consider. Losing the thick, glossy hair of youth might be a reminder that we don’t remain in our 20s forever!

Whatever the reasons are for a woman losing her hair, our clinic team can discuss them with you. We know all the reasons and the solutions for achieving thicker, more youthful hair in women. Women in the Bay Area can contact our clinic to learn how to address their hair loss.