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Male pattern hair loss usually begins with a receding hairline and then the hair at the top of the head and at the back starts to go. But in female pattern baldness, the hair loss starts with general thinning all over the scalp with the most hair loss at the crown of the head. Although the hairline remains almost intact, the hair behind the hairline starts to thin and results in a bald spot.
Genetics is the main cause of female pattern baldness and it can come from either side of the family. As with male baldness, the chief culprit remains dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a chemical that binds to the hair follicles and causes them to die. But the degree of baldness differs in women as compared to men because of the protection provided by the female hormone estrogen.
There are also other factors responsible for female pattern baldness, namely:
- Physical Stress: During a severe illness and surgeries, the body focuses its energy towards making the body strong and thus shuts down the production of hair as that is not a life-threatening situation. Normally, after the physical stress is dealt with, hair growth re-starts but could take 9 months to a year for any noticeable difference.
- Emotional Anxiety: Severe emotional stress, such as caused by a death in the family or mental instability can also lead to female pattern baldness.
- Hormonal Changes: This is another cause for hair loss in women. Hormonal changes that happen during Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) can cause hair loss. Similarly, pregnancy and using Birth Control pills also cause hormonal changes, which can lead to hair loss. But most of these can easily be corrected by proper medication.
- Diet: Females are more prone to dieting than men. Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are also more rampant in women. These eating habits lead to nutritional deficiencies, which can then lead to hair loss.
- Medication: Excessive doses of vitamin A, anti-thyroid medicines, and hypertension medicines are also known to cause hair loss in women.
- Other Health Conditions: Thyroid problems, lupus, and Diabetes can accelerate hair loss. Obviously, these need to be diagnosed by a physician.
- Alopecia Areata: This is an autoimmune condition characterized by circular patches of baldness. Basically, the body is attacking the hair follicles.
- Too much hair styling: If you manipulate your hair too much, color and treat too much, blow dry and heat with curling irons and hot rollers too much, you will see increased hair loss.
What else can I help you with?
Why is Ne-Yo bald?
Because he has Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Baldness).
What is the most famous cure for male pattern baldness?
The most famous cure for male pattern baldness is a myth. This form of baldness is caused when the hair follicle gradually becomes smaller, which results in shorter and finer hair until there is eventually is no hair left. There is no cure for male pattern baldness.
How do you use the word baldness in a sentence?
There have been many claims that male pattern baldness is reversal.
What type of genetic disorder is male pattern baldness?
Androgenic alopetia (Male Pattern Baldness) is caused by a genetic sensitivity (of hair follacles) to DHT (dihydrotestosterone, I think), an androgen that controlls sex drive and hair reproduction and is rampant/necessary at birth and puberty, this sensitivity cause follicles to shink, preventing proper growth of hair, and shortening the overall lifespan of said follicles.
Is male pattern baldness x linked?
No, male pattern baldness is not X-linked. It is a genetic condition that is inherited in a complex pattern involving multiple genes from both sides of the family. Factors such as hormones and aging also play a role in the development of male pattern baldness.
Who discovered male pattern baldness?
Women.
Why is pattern baldness more common in men than in women?
pattern baldness is an X-linked recessive gene. Since men only have one X chromosome (XY) and females have two X chromosomes (XX) it is easier for men to no posses the dominant trait that prevents pattern baldness.
Where can one find information on female baldness?
One can get information on female baldness by going to an online resource such as WebMD. One can also contact their doctor as many doctors will known about balding patterns in different genders.
What is bigger male or female golden eagle?
Females are slightly larger, other than that they are identical.
To control the hair losing what can you i do how can i control it there is any treatment?
Well, you don't say whether you're a man or a woman, but the first thing might be to see your doctor, some medical conditions (and some drugs) can cause hair loss. I work at a hair treatment clinic and the main conditions we see are male pattern baldness, female pattern baldness, and alopecia areata. Male pattern baldness you are probably familiar with .. receding temples, bald spot, leading to being bald 'on top'. That tends to be treated with a combination of Propecia and Minoxidil. Female pattern baldness is a thinning of the hair over the top of the scalp, treated with Minoxidil. Alopecia areata is often seen as bald spots, which might grow back or grow bigger. That's thought of as an auto-immune problem.
Can women with thinning hair - female pattern baldness - get a buzz cut?
if a man can get a buzzcut so can a women they look just as good on a woman than as a man so the answer is yes and is recommended
Are there any scientific studies for the cure of baldness?
Since one type of baldness, male pattern baldness, is present in almost half of males (according to Wikipedia), there are many studies currently in production. There are also studies looking for cures for other causes of baldness and loss of hair.
