FAQs on hair thinning in women
You may have heard that it’s pretty normal to lose up to 100 strands per day. This kind of hair fall is a normal phase of the hair growth cycle. However, hair thinning is a type of hair loss that affects men and women. Men experience receding hairline on the forehead. However, in women the parting of their hair broadens, showing bald patches.
Though hair thinning caused due to genetics cannot be reversed, women can pursue hair treatment to reduce hair thinning and maximize hair growth potential. As a veritable specialist in hair care, we answer some of the frequently asked questions on hair thinning in women:
Question 1. What causes hair thinning in females?
Answer: Some of the many causes of hair thinning in females are:
- Genetics
- Restrictive diet (dieting)
- Tight hairstyles
- Vitamin deficiency
- Hormonal changes (pregnancy and menopause)
- Certain medical conditions such as thyroid, PCOS and cancer
- Alopecia
Question 2: What is alopecia?
Answer: Alopecia is a disorder caused by an interruption in the normal cycle of hair growth. Common types of alopecia are:
- Androgenetic Alopecia: This is the most common type of hair loss, affecting women. It is also known as female pattern hair loss. The first sign of androgenetic alopecia in females is a widening hair parting.
- Alopecia areata: It is an autoimmune disease. This means that the immune system mistakenly attacks a part of the body. When a woman has alopecia areata, the cells in the immune system attack hair follicles, causing the hair to fall out.
Question 3: What should women not do if their hair is thinning?
Answer: Here are a few simple day to day things women should avoid if they have thinning hair:
- Avoid combing wet hair
- Do not frequently use heat styling tools
- Avoid hair products that contain harmful chemicals
- Avoid a restrictive diet. A diet that eliminates a group of food completely may deny the body nutrients needed for hair growth. For the body, among all the bodily functions, hair growth is a relatively low priority. This is why when the body undergoes any stress, hair growth is halted quickly.
- Avoid taking too much stress and instead get a good sleep. Too much stress can put large numbers of hair follicles into a resting phase. Meditation, breathing exercises and yoga are some ways to cope with stress naturally. A good and restorative sleep is important for protein synthesis of the hair and the production of growth hormones.
Struggling with hair thinning? Use our hair density tonic for hair growth
Women and men suffering from hair thinning can greatly benefit from Hair Density Tonic. An amalgamation of various actives and plant derived ingredients, the multi-functional hair tonic controls hair fall and strengthens the hair follicles. For best results, it should be used twice a day (morning and night) for 4 months. It also prevents aging of the follicles and premature graying. The non-greasy solution can be used daily. Spray it on the scalp and massage it with the fingertips. It should not be washed off.