By Fishy @ ByeByeHairloss.com

Hair loss in men is widely considered the social norm, but when women begin to lose their hair it can be devastating and frightening. For many women, the loss of hair can be extremely damaging to their self-image and countless women rightfully seek treatment to correct their disease. In the past, hair loss has been thought to be a degenerative disease seen only in men, but as of late the trend is changing. With the numbers rising and over two thirds of American women suffering from female pattern baldness, remedies have become widely available and the options for treatment are plentiful.

Hair loss in women, known as female androgenetic alopecia, can usually be treated and hair can be successfully restored. When attempting to correct your hair loss problem, it is important to remember that all cases are different and every scalp responds differently to special treatments. What works for one woman may not work for you, and what works for you may be less effective in others.

Before consulting a hair restoration specialist, it is recommended that women seek out natural treatments to some extent. Doing so can frequently help you overcome your androgenetic alopecia and also benefit your body. What you are eating and drinking may be key factors in female hair loss and altering your eating routine can potentially aid your situation. Following the Golden Rules of maintaining a healthy body – eating foods with a high protein content and low carbohydrate and fat contents- can also prove effective in making hair stronger and less prone to loss. "Good fats" called Omega 3 fatty acids, which can be found in foods such as fish and certain types of nuts, are an important factor in the healthy growth of both hair and nails.

Taking iron, zinc and biotin supplements along with increasing your intake of iron-rich foods can, in some cases, cure and repeal the effects of some types of female hair loss. Taking zinc supplements (no more than the recommended daily amount) is also helpful in affecting the stability of the body's levels of androgen, the primary hormone that is complexly connected with some types of female hair loss.

Along with changing your diet, there are also additional non-invasive treatments for female hair loss. Topical creams and ingestible pills that are typically prescribed for male-pattern baldness are also being widely prescribed by physicians for use by women. Before attempting any medicinal solutions for your hair loss problem, it is imperative that you first determine the cause of your hair loss as some treatments can do more harm than good in certain situations.

One of the more successful topical creams for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia is the product Rogaine. Rogaine is a topical gel applied twice daily and is over sixty percent effective in hair re-growth and scalp coverage. Rogaine is available over the counter and without a prescription, making it more readily available and sometimes far less expensive than other treatment options. Minoxidil, a topical cream and an ingredient in Rogaine, is slightly less effective in treating female pattern baldness, but is recommended nonetheless. Contrary to Rogaine, Minoxidil has been specifically approved by the FDA for combating hair loss in women.

Although Propecia, the only FDA approved pill to treat male-pattern baldness, is not yet federally approved for combating female hair loss, many doctors are already prescribing it for women and are seeing significant results. It is projected that Propecia will become approved for post menopausal female patients in the near future, as one of the major complications in women's use is pregnancy related. Your doctor will decide if this is the best and most harmless treatment option for you.

For other types of female hair loss, more complex treatments may be recommended. For the treatment of Alopecia Areata, where hair loss is severe and patchy, Cortizone injections have been recommended and can be administered into the affected area weekly by a physician. Cortizone pills are also available and paired with Minoxidil. Cortizone treatments can be very successful in treating Alopecia Areata.

If you or someone you know is suffering from a severe case of female hair loss, you may resort to Micrograft Hair Transplant. During this minor surgical procedure, hair from the occipital area is transplanted to the problematic site. Since the hair comes from your scalp, there is no chance of scalp rejection and the transplanted hair will begin to grow on its own within three to four months after the transplant. Micrograft Hair Transplants are recommended for the most severe cases and it is suggested to attempt all other options first.

While it may be uncomforting to hear, in some cases, such as that of a postpartum woman enduring hair loss, the best treatment may simply be time and patience. While some hormone supplements may be effective, in many cases in the time it takes for supplements to take effect, your problem could die down on its own. Similarly, if the reason for your hair loss is stress related, the most effective remedy is to wait it out rather than spend time and money on an oftentimes-useless medication.

With all of the remedies available to combat hair loss, women will no longer feel that they have nowhere to turn in regards to hair loss.

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