Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss in women (female hair loss) is an issue that affects at least 20% of women. Female hair loss can be caused by many different conditions and can be difficult to diagnose. The information below will help you get started in treating your hair loss. Women with hair loss should know that more is being learned about the condition every day including the causes of hair loss in women. New treatments for women with hair loss are being researched and today there isa lot better chance to treat your hair loss tan in the past. Although this site is focused on hairloss caused by female pattern hair loss, we will attempt to provide links to resources for other hairloss problems when possible.

Recent Hair Loss News for Women with Hair Loss

Hair Loss Reversed in Woman with Avodart (Dutasteride)
Medical article describing how one woman completely reversed her hair loss using Avodart (dutasteride) when finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine) had produced only limited results.

Androgenetic alopecia (hairloss) and coronary artery disease in women
Article discussing relationship of hairloss in women with coronary artery disease.

Higher Propecia Doses May Be Effective in Post Menopausal Women
This study shows that doses of 2.5mg or more of Finasteride (the active medicine in Propecia) have beneficial results in postmenopausal women without elevated male hormone production.

Recent Study Shows Effectiveness of Topical Melatonin for Women with Hairloss
A recent study of topical Melatonin, a natural supplement, shows that it encourages hair growth in women with genetic hairloss.

More information for women with hair loss below...

Female Hair Loss Topics

Causes of Hairloss
Information and links about the different causes of hairloss in women.

Female Pattern Hairloss Diagnosis
How to find out what form of hairloss you have and what tests an experienced doctor should perform.

Female Pattern Hairloss Scale
The Ludwig scale measuring female pattern hairloss.

Hairloss Treatments for women with hair loss
Treatments used to maintain and regrow hair for women with hair loss.

Hair Transplants in Women with Hairloss
Some women may be appropriate candidates for hair transplants to treat their hairloss.

Non-surgical Hair Replacement for Women with Hairloss
Wigs and other hair pieces are often used in women if hairloss becomes too extensive.

Discussion Forums
Join other women in discussing what has worked and hasn't for them.

Female Hairloss Links
Links to sites about hairloss for women and treating female hairloss.

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