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Female baldness or androgenetic alopecia can be effectively treated if the signs and causes of the phenomenon are identified early.
Female pattern baldness: how to recognize it
Not only men but also women can be affected by baldness, which is scientifically defined with the name of androgenetic alopecia.
Almost half of the world’s male population suffers from baldness: for women, however, it is an uncomfortable situation. Psychologically, hair loss for women is a serious blow, because they greatly affect one’s image and self-esteem. It is therefore important to understand the causes that lead to the development of female baldness, to recognize its onset in advance so as to be able to intervene effectively and avoid a worsening of the situation.
How does female pattern baldness manifest itself? It is a very easy phenomenon to identify but it is essential to do it in a timely manner, already from the first signs of its onset. First of all, it is necessary to know how to distinguish hair loss that occurs naturally from that caused by androgenetic alopecia. In fact, it happens that, especially during seasonal changes (especially in autumn), many women experience higher than normal hair loss. In that case it is a natural phenomenon that does not have extreme consequences: in fact, the hair will grow back after this period.
To recognize androgenetic alopecia in time, there are some important signs that should not be underestimated.
Hair loss is not one of the first signs of baldness: if you notice that you have already developed an area of baldness, it would already be an advanced state. The first signs are instead the thinning of the hair or its brittle: this happens above all in the frontal area of the hair and the center of the head. Itching and dandruff are other important signs of baldness. All this indicates that the hair follicle is in pain.
Female pattern baldness, how to recognize it: the causes
To cause female pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia are mainly the hormones, indeed one in particular. While in the past it was believed that it was all the fault of an excess of the male hormone, testosterone, today it has been established that the real cause is another hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It affects the follicle and inhibits its ability to produce hair. Other diseases can also influence its onset, such as those affecting the thyroid but also celiac disease and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Contrary to common beliefs, moreover, aggressive beauty treatments do not cause the onset of baldness but they can only influence its progress. Plates, dyes, straightenings or perms so they can be done safely if you do not already suffer from androgenetic alopecia.
Female pattern baldness, how to recognize it: the treatments
To cure androgenetic alopecia it is necessary set aside home remedies or store-bought shampoos. Treating baldness effectively and promptly can be done but by contacting a dermatologist or a competent doctor. As already mentioned, it is necessary to try to identify the symptoms early in order to intervene more effectively. The treatment approach is very personal and is structured according to the needs and the clinical picture through topical gels and / or other substances that serve to extinguish the inflammation of the follicles.
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