Alopecia - androgenetic, areata, traction, totalis, universalis

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female hair loss

Hair loss can be emotionally devastating. And this is compounded by the notoriously difficult process of diagnosis and treatment. Whilst society is accustomed to men losing their hair, for women or children it can be a different story.

Systems like ours (click here» for more information) can help you to safely and convincingly disguise your condition, helping to restore your confidence and femininity. For some, hair loss is temporary and can be treated. For others, the condition is permanent.

For diagnosis and treatment, the best place to start is always your doctor or medical physician. In the meantime, here's a rundown of the most common causes:

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Genetics

Alopecia - there are several different types including:
- Androgenetic Alopecia - inherited either from the mother or father's side of the family. This condition is also known as male or female pattern baldness. In men, this type of hair loss results in a receding hairline and thinning of the hair at the crown of the head until the receding hairline meets the balding crown. In women, this type of hair loss results in an overall thinning of the hair:

Female Hair Loss Information from Mark Glenn

Alopecia Areata - results in round, coin-like patches of baldness on the scalp. This is a common form of hair loss that's usually temporary and will, in most cases, correct itself within 18 months. Treatment to stimulate the regrowth of hair can be achieved through topical or injectable cortisone.
Traction Alopecia - can be caused by ill-fitting wigs or badly fitted weave-on's and human hair extensions. Often temporary although in some cases it can be permanent.
Alopecia Totalis - involves the complete loss of scalp hair. In some cases, treatment to stimulate the regrowth of hair can be achieved through topical or injectable cortisone.
Alopecia Universalis - involves the complete loss of hair on the body. In some cases, treatment to stimulate the regrowth of hair can be ahieved through topical or injectable cortisone.