A Woman’s Loss

Hair loss is often associated with men only. We have a subconscious notion formed through the world’s history that hair loss only affects men as they age. But what most people do not know is that even women are affected by hair loss. Hair loss, both for men and women, is an experience that triggers stress and anxiety. Hair loss is more traumatic and stressful to face for women. One of the main reasons is that there is a social stigma connected to women losing their hair. But what are the causes of hair loss?

It Runs in the Family

The most common cause of hair loss is hereditary hair loss. The genetic for hair loss is known as androgenetic alopecia, the gene that can be inherited from either your mother’s or father’s side of the family. The symptoms for women with this trait have the tendency to develop thinning at the hairline behind the bangs. This condition may start at the age of as early as 20 years old.

 

Too Much Stress

A great amount of stress could also lead to hair loss. When stress reaches a certain point in your body, it could affect various physiological functions. Some of these are rise of blood pressure, body pains, and headaches and so on. One case of a severe hair loss that is connected to stress or anxiety is the Trichotillomania, a neurobiological condition of having an irresistible urge to pull out their hair, consciously or unconsciously.

All About Alopecia Areata(AA)

Alopecia Areata or (AA) is a term describing the patchy loss of hair on the scalp or body. AA is a common condition to younger women and children. It is caused by an auto-immune response where the immune system attacks hair follicles. One thing to know about AA is that it is not contagious.