Causes Of Hair Loss in Women

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

1. Women experience hormonal changes such as:

1. Pregnancy

2. After childbirth

3. 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.