Is hair loss in women different from men?

The form of hair loss in women actually differs from men, and therefore it needs a different care and treatment.

There are several reasons for hair loss in men and women. As in men, hair loss may include hereditary and hormonal factors, but there are many different factors that cause hair loss in women more than men. In addition to genetic and hormonal factors, there are other causes such as poor blood circulation to the hair and scalp, malnutrition, severe diets, birth control pills, pregnancy, lactation, menopause, thyroid disease, and stress that can lead to hair loss in women.

The pattern of hair loss in men has a distinctive shape, as the forehead hair recedes, especially on the sides, and it forms “M” shape. This is anterior baldness. The crown of the head becomes also bald. Finally, the two regions join and form a “U” shape.

Women experience a different type of hair loss, as the hair begins to fall out and appears thin on the top of the scalp in the “Christmas tree” pattern, but the front hairline usually does not recede in women.

The most common types of hair loss in women:

1. alopecia areata:
Hair is thinning on the top or crown of the scalp. Hereditary hair loss can be caused by a variety of hormonal-related factors such as taking high-androgen index pills, pregnancy, and menopause. The male male hormone dihydrotestosterone also plays an important role. The hair follicles on the top, front and sides are particularly sensitive to this hormone, which shortens the hair growth cycle, causing the hair follicles to shrink and eventually lead to hair loss.

2. Telogen Effluvium
This common form of hair loss occurs after two to three months of stress, such as prolonged illness, major surgery, loss of a loved one, or serious infection. It can also happen after a sudden change in hormone levels, especially in postpartum women. Moderate amounts of hair fall out from all parts of the scalp, and can be seen on a pillow or a hairbrush. While the hair on some parts of the scalp may appear thinner, it is rare to see large bald spots.

3. Traction Alopecia:
This condition is caused by a localized shock of the hair follicles resulting from tight hairstyles that pull hair firmly over time. Tight braids and horse tail are common examples of this type of hair styles that can cause hair loss.

4. Seasonal hair loss:
Some people experience increased hair loss during summer or winter. Women are particularly vulnerable to seasonal impacts. Seasonal hair loss is due to the differences between the seasons in the period of exposure of the body and hair to sunlight, which in turn is reflected in the hormonal cycle and then the possibility of increased hair loss at these times.

As a result of the different of the form of hair loss in women that can be observed late, early detection, evaluation and treatment are the three keys to treating hair loss in women effectively. Early detection is perhaps the most important, as hair loss is more effectively treated during the early stages of development. For this reason, it is important for women to learn to recognize the signs of hair loss during a regular self-examination to ensure symptoms are detected as soon as they appear.

The four main signs of female hair loss:

The form of hair loss in woman appears in a variety of ways. Learning to recognize signs of thinning or baldness is the best way to diagnose and treat the condition early, eventually leading to better results. The most common signs to look out for include:

1. Thinning hair: Unlike men, hair loss in women tends to develop in a general area or spread throughout the upper part of the head. Women should pay particular attention to this area, and check regularly for noticeable changes in hair thickness.

2. A wider part: If you divide your hair regularly, note the thickness / width of the segment. The parts will look wider as hair loss progresses.

3. Hair accumulation on pillows, brushes, and in the bathroom: it is normal for hair to accumulate on our personal items and throughout our living spaces. However, the accumulation of hair in these areas will become more evident as hair loss progresses. Here’s a tip: look for more hair buildup on the pillow and comb that you use the most. 

4. A more visible scalp: pay attention to the amount of visible scalp when pulling your hair back. As hair loss progresses, the scalp will become increasingly visible.

When we look at traditional products aimed at preventing hair loss, we can see that these products focus on male hair loss and neglect to address the hair loss problems that women usually encounter.

Hair loss treatment for women should be safe, easy to use and have no side effects when used regularly. Most of the drugs used in male-type hair loss, also recommended to women, have strong side effects on women. As a result, treatments can’t be used regularly, 

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METOBLEND is not only effective against hereditary hair loss, but also effective against other common types of hair loss in women.

METOBLEND lotion and shampoo differs from traditional anti-hair loss products by not only reducing DHT (responsible for hair loss) through its distinctive formula, but also increasing hair cell proliferation and stimulating scalp circulation to prevent hair loss and enable the growth of new hair follicles. METOBLEND deals with the problem of hair loss professionally and treats the causes from the root.

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