Thinning hair or hair loss can be especially distressing for women, frequently having an inordinate impact on self-image and self-esteem. Fortunately, modern medicine and technology now provide us with the tools to combat it.
What is the reason for hair loss in women?
“Why me?”, you might ask. There are a variety of possible reasons depending on the diagnosis. Hair loss in women can be caused by a variety of different health issues or environmental factors, with hormonal hair loss being one of the most common. Approximately one in five women in the U.S. will experience hair thinning or hair loss.
- Androgenic alopecia, or female pattern baldness, is the most prevalent cause of hair loss in women across the United States, affecting roughly 30 million women. Alopecia in women is most influenced by age, genetics, and hormone balances.
- Alopecia areata, or autoimmune hair loss is caused by an autoimmune disease attacking your hair follicles, resulting in patchy hair loss.
- Thyroid hair loss, caused by hormonal imbalances due to thyroid dysfunction. It can not only cause hair shedding but can also stop hair growth altogether.
Does hair restoration work for women?
When it comes to hair loss treatment for women, there are a number of effective treatment options. Depending on the cause and severity, topical medications can sometimes stop or slow the hair loss, but they rarely stimulate future growth.
For those desiring a more immediate and restorative solution, hair transplant surgery offers an alternative. At Hair Restoration of Lehigh Valley, we use the latest proven technology… the ARTAS® robotic hair restoration platform. This physician-assisted robotic technology produces the most natural looking results available. It does so with minimal scarring and an extremely short recovery time, making it an outpatient procedure. As a result, a typical course of treatment can be implemented without major alterations to your schedule.
If you have questions about hair loss treatments or hair restoration surgery as a viable option for your needs, contact us today for more information. We will set up a consultation to help determine if you are a good candidate and go over your treatment options.
