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Hair is a symbol of beauty and youth for women, and loosing it can be extremely stressful. Hair loss is a problem which is usually associated with men, though it affects many women at some stages in their lives. The causes of hair loss in women are not all the result of aging. There have been cases where girls as young as 15 being to show signs of hair loss. We will show you some of the different reasons women lose their hair.

Our hair typically grows at the rate of ½ inch per month. After a growth phase of two to six years, the follicle then rests for two or three months. At this point, the hair falls out, and the follicle grows a new hair. This is why it’s normal to experience some hair loss on a daily basis. One reason that some women experience thinning hair is an interruption in this typical growth cycle.

Androgens

Hormones called androgens are usually the culprit in interfering with hair growth patterns. Testosterone is the most widely known androgen, but androsteinedione and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) also belong to this group. Androgens are found in large amounts in men, but smaller amounts in women. When a woman is genetically predisposed to hair loss, testosterone is actually converted to DHT in the hair cell, and then resides within the hair follicle. As time goes by, a buildup of DHT causes the natural growth and resting phases of hair to become erratic because the follicle is shrinking.

Female pattern baldness

Female pattern baldness is much different than male pattern baldness. Some cases are caused by androgens in women, but the pattern of hair loss is much different in women versus men. Women typically lose their hair in a broader area, around the entire crown of the head. Unlike men, advancing age has nothing to do with female hair loss; women may lose their hair at any point in life.

We know that women’s hair loss can cause a range of emotions, but it is important to stay calm and find the solution that works. There has been some research indicating that hormone receptors and pathways, versus the hormones themselves, are actually responsible for female hair loss. Underlying medical issues such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and autoimmune disorders may also cause hair loss as a symptom, so it’s important to get the correct diagnosis from your doctor.

Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Regaine for Women, is the only non-prescription hair loss treatment recognized as a regrowth promoter. Regardless of the cause of hair loss, continued use of Regaine will help to stimulate inactive hair follicles and replace your much-missed tresses.