Causes Of Hair Loss in Women

What are the most common causes for hair loss in women?

1. Women experience hormonal changes such as:

Pregnancy
After childbirth
Menopause

2. Certain hairstyles and products can cause hair loss - for example;

Tight Buns
Tight Ponytails
Dreadlocks
Any type of hairstyle that consists of the hair being pulled tightly together
Tightly braided hair
Hair extensions/weaves
Using heat products can also damage your hair

The best hairstyles to prevent hair loss:

Loose braid
Using the right products suited for your hair type

3. Another common cause of hair loss would be stress, this can occur in anyone - both men and women, stress pushes against the hair follicles and puts them into a resting phase.

4. Certain medications and medical conditions can affect hair growth/cause hair loss such as:

Pregnancy - being the most common
Thyroid disorders
Anaemia
Low vitamin D levels
Polycystic ovaries syndrome
Alopecia

Medications:

Blood thinning medication
Antidepressants
Epilepsy medication
Arthritis, inflammation drugs

What foods prevent hair loss?

Eggs - they contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Fatty fish - contains fatty acids, omega-3 and vitamin D.
Leafy greens - Leafy greens are packed with minerals, vitamins and fibre.
Fruit - They are a source of vitamins, minerals, folate, vitamin C and potassium.
Nuts and seeds - sources of protein, healthy fats, fibres and vitamins and minerals.

FACT:

8 million women in the UK experience hair loss or alopecia.

To book in for a free hair consultation or for any information please give us a call on 01708477577 or email us at info@bhclinics.com . We have a range or treatment options including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), medications, estradex drops, hair loss shampoos and vitamins. We also offer hair transplant or scalp micro pigmentation (SMP) for adding density.