WhatsAppHair loss isn’t just a problem for men; many women do too. Women tend to ignore it, or notice nothing until balding is even more noticeable. Women can miss the thinning hair for years or simply write off a certain amount as due to old age. In fact, hair recession actually detracts from a female’s appearance as well as her confidence level.
Female pattern hair loss, or female androgenetic alopecia in a clinical setting, is usually linked to genes. It’s different from the way men lose hair. While men will usually get a receding hairline, women will usually notice thinning on their hair’s part. The mid-scalp is most impacted, but the hairline in front and the sides of the head usually don’t change.
The Ludwig Scale is a popular way to describe how much hair loss a woman is experiencing. The hair scale was developed in 1977 and categorizes female pattern baldness into 3 stages. The scale helps the professionals know the degree of the follicular decline and determine the best course of treatment for each woman.
Alopecia is lightweight. Thinning is usually visible in the region of the hair’s parting. The hair starts thinning, but it may not be tremendously visible from the outside. The frontal hairline can remain intact mostly. If therapy is started during this stage, hair thinning can be effectively treated.
Hair loss becomes more noticeable. The part looks wider, and hair density decreases dramatically. Hair appears thinner, weaker, and less lustrous. If the donor sites (usually the sides and back of the head) are still healthy, a hair surgery can be an option. Experts typically recommend a combination of hair transplant and topical treatments at this stage.
This stage represents advanced female androgenetic alopecia. The top of the head could be very thin or even completely bald. But the sides and back of the head usually still have healthy hair follicles. This means there is still hope for a hair replacement. At this stage, a hair transplant can result in a permanent and natural-looking solution.
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Female pattern hair loss sometimes looks like other conditions, like alopecia areata or telogen effluvium. If the diagnosis isn’t right, the treatment might not work either. The specialist doctor must make an accurate diagnosis for the right hair treatment.
At Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic, we perform a thorough analysis to understand the cause of the female androgenetic alopecia. We perform blood tests, genetic tests, hair root test and Ludwig Scale to determine the exact cause. Then, we create a customized treatment plan for each patient.
Female baldness pattern can be permanent but can still be managed. FDA-approved topical solutions like Minoxidil, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP treatment, and vitamin supplements (if necessary) can slow down the thinning of hair and encourage regrowth of hair. In severe cases, FUE or DHI hair transplant surgery can deliver natural results.
On other occasions, female alopecia is related to hormone problems. In these cases, anti-androgen drugs may be prescribed. Drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone have been effective for some women.
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Detecting hair thinning at an early stage and seeking professional advice can make a huge difference in your hair’s future. The earlier the condition is diagnosed, the simpler it is to prevent it from getting worse. The earlier the tests are done, the sooner the treatment can start and be effective.
Don’t allow female pattern baldness interfere with your quality of life. We at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic will help you to get the most appropriate solution so that you once again possess a stronger and healthier hair.
After the seriousness of your progressive baldness is determined using the baldness scale, a Ludwig Scale hair transplant in Turkey will be an affordable and permanent solution.
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