Hair loss in women is just that — when a woman experiences unexpected,

heavy loss of hair. Generally, humans shed between 50 and 100 single hairs per

day. Hair shedding is part of a natural balance — some hairs fall out while others

grow in. When the balance is interrupted — when hair falls out and less hair

grows in — hair loss happens. Hair loss is different than hair shedding.

The medical term for hair loss is “alopecia.”

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Many people think that hair loss only affects men. However, it is estimated that

more than 50% of women will experience noticeable hair loss. The most

significant cause of hair loss in women is female-pattern hair loss (FPHL),

which affects about one-third of susceptible women.

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Which women are likely to experience hair loss?

• Women older than 40.

• Women who have just had babies.

• Women who have had chemotherapy and those who have been affected by other medications.

• Women who often have hairstyles that pull on the hair (like tight ponytails or tight braids) or use harsh chemicals on their hair.

• Menopausal women.

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What are the cycles of hair growth?

Hair goes through three cycles:

• The anagen phase (growing phase) can last from two years to eight years. This phase generally refers to about 85% to 90% of the hair on your head.

• The catagen phase (transition phase) is the time that hair follicles shrink and takes about two to three weeks.

• The telogen phase (resting phase) takes about two to four months. At the end of this phase, the hair falls out.

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What are the types of hair loss?

There are three: anagen effluvium, telogen effluvium and FPHL.

• Anagen effluvium: This is caused by medications that poison a growing hair follicle (like chemotherapy).

• Telogen effluvium: This is caused by an increased number of hair follicles reaching the telogen phase, which is the stage where hair falls out.

• Androgenetic alopecia/female pattern alopecia/female pattern hair loss (FPHL)/baldness: This type is the most common. Hair thins over the top of the head and on the sides.

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What causes anagen effluvium hair loss?

Toxic substances, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and some medications. These cause sudden hair loss that can occur anywhere on your body. It happens to hair in the growth stage. Sometimes, this type of hair loss can be permanent if your hair follicles are damaged.

 

What causes telogen effluvium hair loss?

• Extreme physical stress or shock to your body: This causes temporary hair loss. This category includes events like losing a lot of weight, surgery, anemia, illness and having a baby.

• Extreme emotional stress: mental illness, the death of a loved one, etc.

• An abnormal thyroid.

• Medications and supplements: blood pressure medicines, gout medicines and high doses of Vitamin A.

• Hormone changes caused by pregnancy, menopause or birth control pills.

 

What causes FPHL (Female Pattern Hair Loss)?

• Genes: Your family’s genes can cause thinning of hair along the top of your head.

• Aging: Hormone changes as you age can cause balding.

• Menopause: This type of hair loss often gets worse when estrogen is lost. 

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The relationship between hair loss in women and menopause?

During menopause, you might see one of two things happen with your hair.

You might start growing hair where you didn’t before. Or, you might see the

hair you have start to thin. One cause may be changing levels of hormones

during menopause. Estrogen and progesterone levels fall, meaning that

the effects of the androgens, male hormones, are increased.

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During and after menopause, hair might become finer (thinner) because

hair follicles shrink. Hair grows more slowly and falls out more easily in these cases.

Your healthcare provider will do a thorough examination and take a

detailed history to help you deal with changes in hair growth. You may be

directed to have your iron levels or thyroid hormone levels tested.

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What are the signs of hair loss in women?

• Seeing more hair fall out daily either on your brush, on the floor, in showers,

       on your pillows, or in the sink.

• Seeing noticeable patches of thinner or missing hair, including a part on the top of your head that gets wider.

• Seeing scalp skin through hair

• Having smaller ponytails.

• Seeing hair break off.

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Treatments available:
PRP, PRF or GFC injections to rejuvenate the hair follicles. The main role of PRP, PRF or GFC in treating AGA is thought to be from the large release of PDGF, which plays an important role in reducing follicular apoptosis and promoting follicular cell growth.

DHT plays a prominent role in the miniaturization of hair follicles while also reducing local IGF-1 production. PRP contains large amounts of IGF-1 and can counteract the inhibitory effect of DHT on the hair follicle. PRP has emerged as a viable, minimally invasive alternative treatment for patients with AGA. The overall risk of adverse effects remains small, however there is a risk of infection

 

INNO-TDS Hair Vital for Women

For clients who do not wish to have their blood drawn but would still want the benefits of a intradermal treatment based on Sulphur Amino Acids and coenzymes to specifically treat alopecia and hair loss in women. Nourishes the hair follicle, preventing its fall and increasing its density. It nourishes and stimulates the hair follicle to enhance the anagen phase. Strengthens the hair, prevents its fall, and promotes the growth of new hair. This option is for clients who are going through chemotherapy or do not want to have their blood taken and used like the PRP or PRF treatments. 

Microneedling can serve as a generally tolerable and valuable augmentation tool for standard of care therapies, even in treatment refractory androgenetic alopecia.

Supplements and Dietary Options
The use of nutritional supplements in the treatment of AGA has also been under investigation, particularly those that are hypothesized to inhibit 5-alpha reductase, stimulate IGF-1 production, decrease oxidative stress, and provide valuable nutrients or blood flow to hair follicle. Saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and Forti5 combination supplement are all thought to inhibit 5-alpha reductase. Antioxidants such as vitamin E and vitamin C have also shown efficacy in treating female AGA by increasing hair density and thickness.

While AGA remains difficult to manage, there are novel and exciting therapeutic options that have become widely available to patients. Current evidence on combination therapy has demonstrated enough beneficial results for it to be considered.
 

HOCATT THERAPY FOR HAIR LOSS

 

                         Medications are the most common treatment for hair loss in women. Minoxodil, Rogaine  

Hair thinning

 is one of the most common symptoms of hereditary hair loss. Tailore treatments and drug

free products are

designed to restore health to your hair. Hair loss is a treatable condition

Female Pattern Baldness: Symptoms, Stages, Causes

Hair loss treatments for women · 1. Minoxidil topical solution · 2. Prescription spironolactone pills ·

3. Ketoconazole shampoo · 4. Laser 

                                                A newer option being used to treat hair loss is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

The HOCATT™ Infrared Ozone Sauna has been known to assist in the treatment of various auto-immune diseases. The HOCATT™ Infrared Ozone Sauna may be a viable treatment option for you. It also reduces inflammation and swelling.  Hair loss can also be caused by an imbalance of thyroid hormones or pregnancy, disease, and certain medications, which can all influence hair's growth and shedding phases.

HOCATT stands for hyperthermic ozone and carbonic acid transdermal technology. This therapy involves sitting in a special chamber that exposes the body to a combination of heat, ozone, carbonic acid and 8 other complementary modalities within 30 minutes. The goal of HOCATT therapy is to stimulate the immune system and detoxify the body, which may be helpful for individuals with autoimmune conditions. The therapy may also increase circulation and oxygenation, which can support overall health and wellbeing.  

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You can learn all about Ozone and HOCATT therapy through our partner Clinic https://www.ozeanmedispa.co.nz/ozone-therapy

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