What causes baldness in women?
It is normal for women to shed approximately 50-100 hair strands each day. But when hair thinning or bald patches occur, it might indicate baldness in women. Keep reading to understand this better.
Symptoms of baldness in women
Some of the symptoms of baldness in women are as follows –
- Excessive hair fall
- Hair thinning all over the head, but the frontal hairline is maintained
- Hair looks less voluminous
- The plait or ponytail appears thinner or the bun appears smaller than before
- A ‘Christmas tree’ pattern where the sides of the partition and the top portion of your head might show significant hair thinning
You should consult a doctor and seek treatment before these symptoms get worse.
What are the causes?
The primary reason for baldness in women is heredity. It runs in families and women can inherit the genes from either or both their parents. Hormonal changes may also be a contributing factor. Other causes are as follows:
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Pregnancy and childbirth:
During pregnancy, estrogen levels increase and reduce drastically post-delivery becoming a reason for baldness in women. This phenomenon moves the hair from the growing phase (anagen phase) to the falling phase (telogen phase) disrupting the hair growth cycle.
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Crash dieting:
Excessive dieting (especially mono dieting) disturbs the balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. This becomes a major reason for baldness in women.
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Oral contraceptives:
Certain oral contraceptives with synthetic progesterone can be a reason for baldness in women. Even after stopping the use of oral contraceptives, women might experience excessive hair fall if used for a long period of time.
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Medication side-effects:
Medication side-effects: Hair fall can be a side-effect of certain medications like lithium, beta-blockers, warfarin, heparin, etc. Additionally, many medications used in chemotherapy commonly cause sudden hair fall affecting the entire head. It has also been observed that a few months after recovering from COVID-19, many people see noticeable hair fall. (Source: American Academy of Dermatology Association)
Why homeopathy?
Homeopathy is the best and most effective way to treat baldness in women as it is free of side effects. It also provides long-term relief to patients. Homeopathic treatment for baldness not only treats the symptoms of baldness but also treats the root cause. Homeopathy effectively addresses the underlying conditions like anemia, diabetes, thyroid disorder, emotional and physical stress. Homeopathic baldness treatment strengthens the hair roots, regulates hormonal imbalances, and reduces hair fall naturally.
Why Dr Batra’s®️?
At Dr Batra’s®️, we follow an integrated approach for treating baldness in women. Homeopathic medicines are customized by considering the medical history, nature, and various other relevant factors. Our experienced homeopaths first get to the root cause of the issue and then prescribe the homeopathic medicines. Book an online appointment with us to get the best homeopathy treatment for baldness.
Self-help tips:
- Wash and brush the hair gently and use a wide-toothed comb preferably to avoid pulling out the hair. This can help prevent baldness in women.
- Avoid hairstyles like tight braids, buns, or ponytails. They pull at the root of the hair and can cause baldness in women.
- Avoid harsh baldness treatments done at salons.
- Protect the hair from the harmful rays of the sun. Cover the hair with a scarf or carry an umbrella while stepping out. Wearing a helmet while riding can also help.
Reduce and avoid smoking, if possible as it might lead to baldness in women.
