Hair Loss in Women

A woman’s hair is a sign of femininity and also one of the most admired features on her body. It’s well known that men are attracted to, and women are envious of luscious, flowing hair. Although male pattern baldness can be difficult to accept and live with, female pattern baldness can cause severe emotional distress. Unfortunately, by age 60, nearly 40% of women will experience hair loss. At Hair Restoration Center of Savannah, our hair doctor can restore the youth and luster to their hair.

In men, most hair loss can be attributed to testosterone-sensitive hair follicles. Hair loss in women, however, is less understood. Some of the causes of hair loss are:

Hormonal Imbalance:

When women are experiencing hair loss an elevated level of testosterone/DHT may be responsible. A blood hormonal profile can help diagnose a hormonal imbalance.  Treating hair loss caused by hormonal imbalance with Rogain 2% (or 5% if post-menopausal and if 2% doesn’t work) and/or finasteride (Proscar* or Propecia).  This is an over-the-counter supplement for prostate hypertrophy, such as Saw Palmetto, may also be effective.

BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy) can have a positive impact for hair regrowth in some cases and is a great solution for men and women for overall health and as a natural anti-aging method.

Thyroid Condition: Hyperthyroidism, a deficiency or excess in thyroid hormones, can cause hair loss. Additional blood profiles can determine if Hyperthyroidism is the cause.

Scarring From Chemical Burns: A common cause for hair loss, especially in African American women, is chemical burns. Another contributing factor can be the constant pull of tight braiding. Assuming hormonal imbalance is ruled out as a cause, our hair doctor recommends a non-surgical treatment, for example, topical Minoxidil 2% applied topically twice a day and Finasteride 1 mg per day. These medications should not be used by women who are within child bearing age.

NeoGraft For Women

If a woman is considering hair transplant surgery, our hair restoration center recommends NeoGraft; a scarless, painless, permanent, natural-looking hair replacement technique. Using the modern Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) system, hair grafts are taken from the back of the scalp and placed into the desired, thinning area. Results are completely natural-looking and permanent. The optimum candidates for NeoGraft are patients who only display baldness on the crown or top of the head. One requirement for NeoGraft is the availability of hair in the back of the scalp, or another area with good donor hair, as this is the area where transplantation will occur.

How can I learn more about NeoGraft for women?

Dr. Finger and team at Hair Restoration Savannah welcome any questions you may have about NeoGraft. To set up a free consultation to learn more about hair restoration in Savannah, please contact our Hair Restoration Center at 912-354-4411 today!