Female pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is a common cause of hair loss in women. It involves a gradual thinning of hair, typically at the crown and along the part. Hormonal changes, specifically fluctuations in androgens, aging, and genetic predisposition contribute to this condition. Unlike men, women often experience diffuse thinning rather than a distinct receding hairline. Various factors such as stress, medical conditions, and certain medications can exacerbate hair loss in women. Treatment options include topical minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, and addressing underlying causes. Consulting with a healthcare professional helps tailor effective solutions for female pattern baldness.
What are the stages of female pattern baldness?
There are five stages of female pattern baldness according to the Sinclair scale
Stage 1: Little or no hair loss.
Stage 2: A slight gap appears in your center hair part.
Stage 3: A wider gap is present in your center hair part, and there’s hair loss on either side of your part line.
Stage 4: Bald spots appear toward the front of your hairline.
Stage 5: Advanced hair loss.
How is female pattern baldness treated?
Medications: Over-the-counter medications you apply to your scalp, like minoxidil (Rogaine®), are usually the first course of treatment for female pattern baldness. A prescription oral medication, such as finasteride (Propecia®), can also treat female pattern baldness. Your healthcare provider may suggest using finasteride along with ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
Hair transplant: A healthcare provider takes skin grafts from areas of your body that contain healthy hair follicles and moves them to bald or thinning areas of your scalp.
Platelet-rich plasma: A healthcare provider removes blood from your body, processes it and then injects it into your scalp to stimulate hair growth.
Red light therapy: Your healthcare provider treats your scalp with a low-wavelength red light to improve hair growth.
Styling techniques: You may hide your female pattern baldness with certain hairstyles, wigs or hair weaves.
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