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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Hair Loss Products

There are so many hair loss products out there today. Selecting one that will work for you can be a little frustrating. These products are not cheap and they all claim to do wonders for your hairloss.

So, how do you select an appropriate hair loss product? There are several factors that you should consider.

1. What type of hair loss does the product say it is for. For example, Rogaine says it is intended for those with minimal hair loss and only in certain areas of the head. If you have significant hair loss in the areas they describe, then this product will probably not work for you. Check out the products website for additional information on the product.


2. Is the hair loss product a prescription drug? If so, you will need a doctor to prescribe it for you. Don't mess around with black market prescription drugs. Who knows what is in these products.

3. Do you know of anyone personally that has used the product and achieved results? This is of course a long shot because not too many people with hair loss are going to go around talking about some hair loss product they used. But if you do hear someone say something, it is a good idea to take notice of the brand he or she used.

4. Check online for independent reviews of the product. Many companies will post review on their website, but we are talking about searching for reviews on other sites. The Internet is a great place to find details on products and services.

Read reviews of products and other hair loss treatments.