Female Hair Loss - Coping with Hair Loss
Coping With Female Hair Loss by Raj Pandey
Ladies, don't panic! Believe it or not, hair loss
in women is quite common. While you may be quite surprised
to hear that, it's the truth. Approximately 20 million women are
experiencing some form of hair loss in the United States, right
now! Hair Loss does NOT imply that you are less attractive. FYI:
you're as beautiful as you always were. As difficult as it may
seem, it's essential that you keep your good attitude,
self-confidence, and social life.
Perhaps the social factors that surround us women make the
experience of female hair loss so much more difficult for us.
Men become 'distinguished' once their hair turns gray. Women
rely on hair-dressers. Men bald and age with perfection, what
about us? What will people say about us? And that's the problem
right there: we care too much about what they think about us.
You may not be looking for a reason right now, you may be
searching for a remedy. Well, in order to achieve a healthy
remedy we must seek the cause of hair loss. Fortunately, we live
in the information age. Doctors seem to have more and more
education on many conditions as well as treatments to correct
them. It's up to you to investigate the changes in your body.
A woman's body can go through many changes that may promote hair
loss. Has your mind and body gone through an excessive amount of
stress lately? The birth of a child or the loss of something
special/important (such as a loved one, job, etc.) can cause a
woman to experience hair-loss, or display other stress-related
symptoms.
Instead of traveling further down the stress-spiral, women need
to become strong and proactive during this tough time. If you've
made it this far than you are on the right track. Education is
key to understanding and overcoming your trials and
tribulations. Women are encouraged to remain open-minded to the
facts of their condition, as it is imperative to treatment.
There are three main types of female hair
loss that women can experience: Alopecia Areata,
Androgenetic Alopecia, and Telogen Effluvium. In order to
establish which condition you are experiencing, your physician
will most likely request a blood test. Here's the good news:
women's hair loss may resolve itself. Typically, most hair loss
in women is due to hormonal imbalances, medications, stress, and
pregnancy. Medication may be administered to reverse the process
of hair loss.
Once you receive an accurate diagnosis, you must remain patient.
Depression and stress will only further aggravate your
condition. Do not try any over the counter remedies as this
could further promote hair loss and/or possibly cause other
complications. Listen to your physician. If you don't like what
you hear, get a second opinion.
Finally, and most importantly, try and remain positive. Write a
list of your personal thoughts and feelings about hair loss.
Keep track of feelings that may change over time. Be a realist,
NOT an extremist. So, you may not be the most gorgeous woman in
the world. What woman thinks they are? You're certainly not the
least attractive woman in the world! If you find yourself
withdrawing from society and your normal routines, you may wish
to seek counseling. Counselors are available to help you
understand and cope with your condition.