What are the causes and treatments of hair loss in women?

Hair loss is one of the most common phenomena in our lives. It is often caused by the huge work pressure and bad living habits such as staying up late that each of us faces today. Severe hair loss will affect one's own image. Hair loss is also the most obvious manifestation of some problems in the body. Especially many women with hair loss must understand the reasons and make timely adjustments. Let's take a look at the causes and treatments of women's hair loss.

What are the causes and treatments for hair loss in women?

It is better to treat hair loss as early as possible, that is, when the scalp starts to become oily, dandruff, itchy scalp, and hair starts to become thin, go to the hospital's dermatology department for diagnosis and treatment in time. These symptoms are relieved by taking medication, the hair growth period is no longer shortened, the hair follicles are no longer shrunk, and the hair will not continue to become thinner and fall out.

According to TCM theory, hair is closely related to the liver and kidneys. The kidneys store essence and the liver governs blood, and their beauty is in the hair. If the liver and kidneys are deficient, the essence and blood will be insufficient, and the hair follicles will not get enough nutrition. In one case, the ability to synthesize melanin will be weakened, resulting in gray hair. On the contrary, if the liver and kidneys are strong, the hair will be thick and black. Therefore, if you want to eliminate the root cause, you must first strengthen the kidneys. This is the essence of Chinese medicine treatment. Take Yishen Shengfa Pills as an example. This medicine uses Chinese herbal ingredients such as Polygonum multiflorum, Astragalus membranaceus, Rehmannia glutinosa, and Cuscuta australis to nourish blood and promote body fluid, stop hair loss, promote hair growth, make hair thicker, and nourish the kidneys. It has no side effects and is easy to take.

Seborrheic Alopecia

Hair loss in women

Seborrheic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, has been introduced earlier. It is not uncommon for women to suffer from male pattern baldness, and the incidence rate among working women is often higher than that among housewives. For working women, competitive job pressure (mental and physical pressure, etc.) may cause an increase in androgen in the body, excessive oil secretion from the sebaceous glands of the scalp, and contraction of the capillaries that provide nutrition to the hair follicles, leading to inhibition of hair follicle metabolism, and ultimately causing a series of changes such as hair atrophy, shrinkage, and shortened growth period, causing seborrheic alopecia. The hormone balance of menopausal women is disturbed. As the ovarian function gradually ceases, the hormone balance temporarily shifts to a higher level of male hormones. Hair follicles are affected by male hormones, which can cause hair loss similar to male pattern baldness. For those with a short menopause, the hormone levels change quickly, so hair loss occurs quickly and is obvious. For those with a long menopause, the hormone levels change slowly, so the process of hair loss is also slower. Seborrheic alopecia in women generally appears later, develops more slowly, and has milder symptoms than in men. The main manifestation is thinning hair, especially on the top of the head, which can sometimes manifest as a slowly developing diffuse hair loss, while high forehead baldness is rare. The sebaceous glands of the scalp secrete more oil, which can lead to an increase in dandruff. Hair becomes softer, hair shaft becomes thinner, etc.

Hair loss during contraception

There are many types of contraceptives, and their main ingredients are estrogen and progesterone. The metabolic derivatives of progesterone have the characteristics of androgen and can cause hair loss. In addition, birth control pills can affect vitamin metabolism, thereby affecting normal hair growth. Contraceptive pills can also have a certain impact on thyroid function. Abnormal thyroid function can affect the healthy growth of hair. Therefore, oral contraceptives can cause hair loss.

The main manifestation of hair loss caused by oral contraceptives is alopecia areata, but it can also present as seborrheic alopecia. Hair loss can occur while taking the medication or after stopping the birth control pill.

Depending on the cause of hair loss caused by oral contraceptives, women who take oral contraceptives should supplement with vitamin B12, folic acid and vitamin C. In daily life, we should pay attention to hair care. Through various scalp massages (various massage techniques, combing, washing, etc.), we can dredge the meridians, regulate nerve function, improve local blood circulation, and promote healthy hair growth.

Postpartum hair loss

Postpartum hair loss is an extremely common condition, mostly caused by significant changes in hormone balance in the body before and after delivery. In addition, if the mother does not receive adequate nutritional supplements during pregnancy, anemia may occur, which can also be one of the causes of postpartum hair loss.

The main symptom of postpartum hair loss is thinning hair.

Postpartum hair loss is a temporary phenomenon. Once new hair grows, the hair loss will heal itself without treatment. Women who suffer from postpartum hair loss should first stay calm, frequently massage their hair with their palms and comb their hair with a wooden comb to promote blood circulation in the scalp, which is beneficial to hair metabolism and promotes the early growth of new hair. Secondly, don’t be afraid of losing a lot of hair when washing your hair. In fact, these hairs will fall out sooner or later. Shedding dead hair early will help new hair grow sooner.

The best way to treat physical problems is to prescribe the right medicine. The above is an introduction to the causes and treatments of hair loss in women. After understanding, we know that there are many reasons for hair loss in women. We must treat them according to the causes. In addition, we must pay more attention to eating foods high in vitamins in our daily lives.