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. Although this site is focused on hair loss caused by female pattern hair loss, we will attempt to provide links to resources for other hair loss problems when possible.
Recent Hair Loss News for Women:
Androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) and coronary artery disease in women.
A study discussing the possible association of heart disease in women and hair loss.
Hair
Loss News: Recent Study Shows Effectiveness of Topical Melatonin
for Women with Hairloss
Oct 11, 2004- A recent study of topical Melatonin, a natural supplement, shows
that it encourages hair growth in women with genetic hair loss.
Topics for Women with Hair Loss
Causes
of Hair Loss
Information and links about the different causes of hair loss.
Female Pattern Hair Loss Diagnosis
How to find out what form of hair loss you have and what tests an experienced
doctor should perform.
Female
Pattern Hair Loss Scale
The Ludwig scale measuring female pattern hair loss.
Female Pattern Hair Loss Treatments
Treatments used to maintain and regrow hair.
Hair
Transplants in Women with Hair Loss
Some women may be appropriate candidates for hair transplants to treat
their hair loss.
Non-surgical
Hair Replacement for Women with Hair Loss
Wigs and other hair pieces are often used in women if hair loss becomes
too extensive.
Discussion Forums
Join other women in discussing what has worked and hasn't for them.
Female Hair Loss Links
Links to sites about hair loss for women and treating female hair loss.
