While you may think baldness to be a problem associated with
men, it is not so altogether. It is surprising to note that half
of the women folk above 40 years old undergo excessive hair
loss. Women over 65 years are at an even greater risk of losing
their hair at an alarming rate. To find the strands of hair in
the sink just after combing is a quite natural. Hair loss is not
a gender specific problem. However, its cause may differ in
males and females.

Even though hair loss is a common problem, its underlying reason
may vary. Androgenetic alopecia has been diagnosed as the most
common type of hair loss. This is also called pattern-baldness.
A hereditary problem, which is also influenced by factors like
the age at which hair loss takes place, its extent and its
speed. It can affect both men and women.

Washing your hair regularly does not aggravate the problem.
Thus, to think so is a common myth associated with alopecia. If
you tease or brush your hair, you are running the risk of losing
it at a faster pace. For fuller look, a layered styling of hair
is the apt choice. You should avoid weaving but can very well go
for perm or color.

Apart from androgenetic alopecia, you may even experience
temporary hair loss out of some other reasons. Pregnancy is one
such cause. The hormonal imbalance during pregnancy may
adversely affect your hair. Another factor that also worsens the
problem of hair loss among women is the use of birth control
pills. Thus, for the sake of healthy, lustrous hair, you have to
be a little cautious and you should opt for a proper remedy, the
first time it comes under your notice.



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