At first we may not realize that experienced hair loss, can be started from a few strands of hair left on the comb or the bathroom floor until the end of the scalp that can be seen clearly. Baldness is often described as excessive hair loss in head and can be caused by many things such as heredity, certain side effects of treatment or because of health problems. Although baldness is more commonly found in men, women also have these problems, especially hair loss. It is usually more concerned about the women because hair always identified with the crown in women.
Type of Hair Loss in Women
Unlike men, hair loss in women typically begins before the age of 50 years and not related to hereditary factors or patterns. Usually the women also experience hair loss are not aware of whether it is permanent or temporary, because there are few events that can cause hair loss such as pregnancy or suffering from certain diseases.
Here are the types of hair loss in women:
Androgenetic Alopecia
Is a type of hereditary hair loss due to the pattern of thinning hair in the middle of the head.
Alopecia Areata
Pattern hair loss occurs due to a recurring and certain diseases that may occur on the scalp and eyebrows.
Telogen effluvium
A condition in which defoliation occurred across the scalp hair, it can happen quickly or slowly. Can occur due to high fever, severe malnutrition or due to a chronic shortage of blood due to heavy periods.
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid deficiency is often associated with thinning hair or bald.
Anagen deficiency syndrome
A condition that occurs when a rapid loss of hair before the normal growth cycle is completed.
Gestation
Hormone changes during pregnancy or the presence of stress during pregnancy can cause hair loss.
Traction Alopecia
Habit to comb hair into a certain direction (of separation) on an ongoing basis can cause damage to the hair and scalp, making hair fall out.
Certain Chemicals
Some of the specific chemicals contained in canned packaging hair care products can cause damage to the scalp resulting in hair loss.
Trichotillomania
Or can also be referred to the custom of pulling at the hair can cause hair to fall out easily.
Scale Hair Loss in women
There are two assessment scales hair loss in women, namely the scale of Ludwig & Savin scale. In terms of intensity and purpose of both is identical, except for the Savin scale also assessed throughout the thinning of the hair.
As shown in the figure below, the picture shows the scale rambur 1-8 loss ranging from mild to severe. The picture to the 8 & 9 including very rare.
Treatment
Either that baldness is permanent or temporary can not be cured, but for hair loss treatments can be done to assist the process of hair growth. For some types of hair loss, hair may grow back normally without treatment.
The effectiveness of the treatment performed for the treatment of hair loss depends on the cause of hair loss, hair loss and scale of each individual response to treatment is done. Usually the larger the scale of hair loss is also a less effective treatment.
Commonly used for treatment of hair loss treatments are:
Minoxidil
Inventory was that contains minoxidil can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription, usually are used to treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. This preparation is usually a liquid that is applied to the scalp two times a day to help keep the hair growth and hair loss does not occur. Preparations available usually consisting of a concentration of 2% and 5%.
The new hair that grows from treatment with minoxidil are usually thinner and shorter than the others but enough hair to cover the baldness of the hair. It typically takes 12 weeks for new hair to grow, if after using for 6 months results are less then a doctor may recommend to stop using. When treatment is stopped then the hair will stop growing. Side effects that may arise can be irritating to the scalp.
Finasteride
These preparations can be obtained only by prescription and is usually used to treat baldness in men. Finasteride can not be used for treatment of hair loss in women, especially pregnant women because it has side effects on the fetus, especially the male fetus. Just like minoxidil when treatment is stopped the hair will stop growing.
Corticosteroids
Cortisone injection to the scalp can be used to overcome alopecia areata. Routine maintenance is usually carried out every month. Sometimes the doctor will also prescribe the use of corticosteroid tablets to cope with severe hair loss. The new hair will grow to 4 weeks after the injections made. There are also creams or ointment dosage form but is less effective than injectable preparations.
Anthralin
Available in the form of an ointment or cream is applied on the scalp. Usually, doctors prescribe it to treat psoriasis, but sometimes can also be used for the treatment of other skin problems. Anthralin is usually used for the treatment of alopecia areata, the new hair will grow about 12 weeks later.
Operation
Hair transplant or hair transplants can be used for androgenetic alopecia cases where other treatments are not effective. At the time of transplant, the doctor will grow hair that comes from the bottom or side to the bald scalp. Usually it takes several times to cover the transplant process such baldness.
In addition there is also a method of hair transplant surgery to minimize scalp. Where the bald scalp is removed and then placed his head covered with normal skin. This technique can be combined with hair transplantation.
This surgical procedure should be performed by an expert. The process is relatively inexpensive and also sometimes painful. The risk of side effects that may occur is the emergence of infection and scarring. It took about 6 months for evaluation of the results obtained.
Another way to choose is to use a wig or hairpiece if the treatment was carried out did not give satisfactory results. Currently have available some good wig models with real hair or synthetic hair that can be selected. Whichever method you want to do you should first consult with an expert and also adjust to your budget.
