Causes Of Women’s Thinning Hair
December 1st, 2009 Posted by: Ronald Carter
If thinning hair starts it women it can be very traumatic and have a major impact on their self esteem
There are lots of different things that can be the cause of thinning hair and hair loss in women. A diet that is not balanced and lacks the right amount of protein, stress, and a negative reaction to.
In the vast majority of cases hair loss and thinning hair in women is caused by a hormone called Dht. This is produced by testosterone and this causes hair to thin by attacking and shrinking the hair follicle.
Usually a woman produces enough Estrogen to offset the negative impact of Dht and neutralize it. As one ages however, estrogen levels commonly drop and this can cause the effects of Dht on the hair to be more apparent.
Only two treatments have been accepted by the FDA as having any effect in fighting thinning hair and baldness. These are Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Finasteride is only allowed to be used by men. Minoxidil can be used by both men and women. Minoxidil comes in liquid of foam form and is applied to the scalp twice per day. It has to be used continually or any benefits will be lost.
Minoxidil has been proven to slow down further hair loss and thinning in around 30% of cases. In some cases it has even regrown hair, but this is in the minority of cases.Of course there are lots of other products that claim to thicken thinning hair and regrow it. If one does decide to try such products it is extremely important to makes sure you are entirely aware of any ingredients used in these products for your own safety.
There are many other products that claim to thicken hair and stimulate new growth. Of course as with any medicine or treatments used one must be sure that any ingredients used are entirely safe to the user and that the products themselves come from reputable sources.
Hair thickening products that are cosmetic in nature are also another option for those that want to thicken thinning hair. These products come in a variety of forms such as hair sprays, lotions and shampoos, microfiber powders etc… They usually work on a very similar premise to mascara in that they add a thickening agent or ingredient to thinning hair giving it volume and density. Again, if you decide to try one of these types of products it is of paramount importance that one knows not only how the product works but any ingredients used.
The very best hair pieces and wigs even allow scalp to be seen where there is a parting on the hairline.
The cost for these can be several thousand dollars initially and can involve a continual monthly maintenance payment.
The financial implications of any such purchase should be considered before one considers buying such a product.
