Hair Loss in Women

Although hair loss is an embarrassing situation for men, female hair loss can be substantially more distressing for women.

Female hair loss is often mistaken as a strictly male disease, however women under 30 make up about 5 percent and 60 percent of those older than 70 are also affected.

Female pattern hair loss, which usually associated with genetic factors, can be inherited from either the mother or father. It is referred to as androgentic alopecia, which can start as early as the late teens. Unlike hair loss in men, most women with pattern hair loss don’t get a thinning or bald spot on top of the scalp. Instead, there is a visible thinning over the crown.

Female hair loss can be treated through a variety of medications. One of the most notable female hair loss medications is Minoxidil (2 percent); it is the only topical medical approved by the FDA for female-pattern hair loss.

Since hair transplant is a successful choice for many bald men, women can also be ideal candidates for a hair transplant procedure.

Women who suffer hair loss due to traction alopecia or due to trauma, scarring or chemical burns are good candidates for female hair transplants.

One of our hair transplant specialists at Turkey hair transplants clinic will be able to determine the best female hair restoration method for you.

The doctor may prescribe hair restoration products or therapies for use either, on their own, or as part of an overall treatment plan that can involve a hair transplant surgery.

Before any hair restoration procedure, our hair transplant experts will recommend a thorough evaluation to diagnose your condition and discuss treatment options.