NoIt’s not a purely male phenomenon: women can also lose hair. About one in three women is affected by baldness and the problem is increasing: today there are 4 million women suffering from alopecia problems. With consequences also in everyday life, such as discomfort in the mirror, up to the fear of social judgement. It is therefore essential to adopt a highly specific routine.
Female alopecia, the data speaks
According to the site Healthcare Information, Adrogenetic alopecia is a problem that is increasing among women. It usually manifests itself in three fundamental moments of life, namely puberty, pregnancy and postpartum, menopause. Although it is much more common among men, Hair loss affects approximately 30% of women aged around 50.
At the basis of this phenomenon there are above all the hormonal changes, in particular to variation in estrogens, which decrease, and androgens which, on the contrary, increase during menopause. «Androgenetic alopecia is one of the most widespread forms of baldness and is particularly linked to the action of androgen hormones. However, a clarification must be made: there is no intrinsic correlation between the excess presence of androgens and baldness. However, when hair follicles, genetically predisposed, have excessive sensitivity to the action of these hormones, hair loss occurs” explains the Dr. Salvatore Artiano, aesthetic doctor.
This process is a slow phenomenon and occurs when the hair growth phases are shortened and, due to the hormone, a progressive thinning of the shaft is noticed: «The hair becomes increasingly thinner, shorter, depigmented, until it finally falls outwithout growing back” explains the expert.
How to recognize androgenetic alopecia
Although it is linked to hormonal trends, Androgenetic alopecia is a hereditary phenomenon: “It is very likely to suffer from it when it is already present in the family, among parents, grandparents, uncles or brothers” explains the expert.
What are the first symptoms? “Generally the first signs are noticed on the upper part of the scalp. Without treatment, sooner or later it spreads, especially on the back of the neck and temples, just like it happens in men and, according to the Ludwig scale, Female alopecia develops in three phases of increasing severity: the first is the appearance of a slight thinning of the hair on the upper part of the scalp. Then, during the second phase, the thinning becomes quite visible. Finally, in stage 3, baldness is spread over the entire scalp. This advanced level is rare in women.”
Psychological consequences of androgenetic alopecia
A problem, that of androgenetic alopecia, which it is not only physical and aesthetic but also psychological. If this aspect can already be found among men, it also applies to women, for whom hair is an important element of identity. TOSome go so far as to avoid social contacts, transforming alopecia into something disabling. This generates and fuels a vicious circle that includes stress, anxiety, depression.
How to take care of this problem
Fortunately, progressing very slowly, you can start to combat androgenetic alopecia by taking care of your hair follicles.
To prevent the phenomenon it is necessary change your hair routine habits from the very first symptoms and choose appropriate anti-hair loss formulas: «Instead of the usual shampoo, you should choose an anti-hair loss shampoo which must be followed by a special lotion to strengthen the attachment of the roots. Yes, always, even to supplements».
As the expert specifies, specifically supplements should contain the Tricostrong CPX molecule. «This one has a high anti-oxidant power and helps counteract cellular aging and therefore hair loss of the hair itself thanks to vitamin B which strengthens the bulbs and revitalizes the scalp” concludes the expert.
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