Female Hair Loss Diagnosis and Treatment Options

In women, while Androgenetic Alopecia an inherited condition, can be the cause of hair loss there are many other conditions which can contribute to female hair loss. In general female hair loss does not follow the pattern of hair loss characteristic of androgenetic alopecia in men. If it is genetic female genetic alopecia follows three patterns of hair loss, 1) thinning hair on the central scalp, 2) thinning hair and patches of greater scalp hair loss, 3)Male pattern alopecia with hair loss at the front of the scalp to mid-scalp. However female hair loss rarely progresses to the extensive balding characteristics of patterns of hair loss in men. Although Androgenetic Alopecia is a frequent cause of hair loss in women, it is one of number of many causes to be considered.

conditions other than Androgenetic Alopecia that are frequent causes of hair loss in women include hormonal changes that may be associated with menopause. Hair loss may begin with the onset of menopause and may be slowed with the adequate medical management. Hypo or hyperthyroidism may cause hair loss and may be an early sign of thyroid dysfunction. Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome, an inherited dysfunctional condition affecting the ovaries can also be linked to hair loss. In addition, during the pandemic, there was a surge in hair loss during the pandemic and some doctors think Covid-19 may cause hair loss in women. Often times hair breakage can be mistaken for hair loss. common causes of hair breakage include over treatment with hair straighteners, relaxers, permanent waving, and frequent dyeing.  A lesser common cause could occur as a result of plastic surgery or accidents.

Before deciding on a treatment option, the patient needs to be evaluated by a hair restoration specialist. The hair specialist will do his evaluation and based on the diagnosis will offer recommendations. In order to make an accurate assessment for the cause of hair loss laboratory work could be necessary. \ In most cases at the initial phases of hair loss a medical hair treatment which includes minoxidil, hair compound solution, PRP and Acell and hair vitamins may be enough. If the hair loss is more advanced then hair transplant in addition to medical hair treatment would be recommended.  

Before committing to a treatment plan, a women should be satisfied and all the relevant questions should be answered in regards to hair restoration treatment, the outcome and the cost. Both the patient and the hair specialist should be confident that all the causes of hair loss have been ruled out before hair transplantation is undertaken.

Dr. Mike Meshkin, a hair transplant specialist based in Los Angeles and Orange County offers advice to his clients for hair transplant in Los Angeles and Newport beach hair loss center. If hair loss is genetic, then hair transplant can be an option to restore the hair that is lost and medical hair treatment is used to prevent future hair loss and keep hair healthy.

To find out more about your hair loss, visit one of Dr. Meshkin's Los Angeles hair transplant and hair restoration clinics or his Newport Beach hair restoration location. Dr. Meshkin will use the latest techniques to find out the cause of your hair loss and give the best hair restoration recommendations customized to your needs and concerns. He will also give you an estimate for hair restoration cost and medical hair treatment cost. You can also visit www.meshkinmedical.com to find out about different options that may help with your hair loss.

If you are suffering from hair loss or hair thinning you can contact us at (949) 219-0027 to schedule for a free consultation or visit our website at www.MeshkinMedical.com.