Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss can be more devastating for women than men. Women are just expected to have hair. Addressing hair loss in women at an early stage can help to slow down and possible eliminate the thinning that occurs.
There are several steps to take in this process.

1. Determine the type of  hair loss. Did you just start losing hair? Are you losing a lot of it quickly, or is it a more gradual occurence that is happening over months?

2. Evaluate the source of the hair loss. Do you have underlying medical conditions that might be causing the hair loss? A typical medical condition that results in hair loss is thyroid disease. Schedule a checkup with your medical doctor so that you can rule out medical conditions.

3. Begin a treatment plan for your hair loss. If you do have an underlying medical condition, your doctor may prescribe prescription medications as part of the treatment. Once the medical condition has been dealt with, your hair loss problem may go away on its own.

4. Stay on top of long term treatment. Once you have stopped or slowed down your hair loss, don't start relaxing. It is very important to stay on top of your problem. Evaluate your situation every few months to see if the hair loss is getting worse or better. Adjustment in your treatment may need to change over time.
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