Hair loss in Female Treatment in Bangalore
Women presenting with diffuse hair loss is a very common and challenging problem for dermatologists. The condition has several causes.Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is characterized by a reduction in hair density over the crown and frontal scalp with retention of the frontal hairline.
Types and Causes for Hair loss in Female
- Telogen Effluvium (TE)
- Female pattern hair loss (FPHL)
- Chronic Telogen Effluvium (CTE)
- Anagen Effluvium
- Diffuse type of Alopecia aereata
Clinical features for Hair loss in Female
Telogen Effluvium
Excessive shedding of hair which starts to happen suddenly. Hair starts to shed rapidly and diffusely 2-3 months after some triggering event. Trigger events include severe febrile illness ( e.g- malaria, typhoid, TB etc ), post pregnancy and lactation, major surgeries, physical stress, emotional stress, chronic illness, thyroid disorders, chronic malnutrition and crash diet etc . In about 33% of cases, no trigger event can be identified. Premature termination of anagen into catagen and telogen hair follicle happens in Telogen effluvium.
Female pattern hairloss
Here the hair loss starts gradually and the condition is slowly progressive. Most commonly seen in females aged 20-40 years. It results from a progressive miniaturization of hair follicle due to androgen harmone. Increased androgen levels due to like polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD), and ovarian or adrenal tumors might be the cause. Excessive hair growth on the face, severe acne, menstrual abnormalities, infertility, acanthosis nigricans are few other features associated with increased androgen levels.
Chronic Telogen Effluvium (CTE)
Chronic Telogen Effluvium is characterized by an excessive and diffuse shedding of hairs in females aged 30-60 years, for a duration greater than 6 months. Chunks of hair are seen in the bathroom, pillow, brush, and comb.The trigger factors responsible for acute telogen effluvium (mentioned above) if persists beyond 6 months, then it leads to CTE. In many cases of CTE the underlying cause remains undetectable.
Evaluations for Hair loss in Female Treatment
Proper and detailed evaluation of the patient is to be done to identify the type of hair loss, cause of hair loss and find out other associated conditions. Thus we can arrive at proper diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment.
The Doctors at 4 senses have an expertise in evaluating and treating female patients with hair loss
- Proper history regarding the onset and progression of hair loss.
- General physical examination of patient
- Examination of scalp to identify the type of hair loss
- Determination of underlying cause by performing suitable blood tests and investigations.
Treatment for Hair loss in Female
Treatment varies from person to person depending on the type and cause of hair loss . Few medications and procedures which are suggested for hairloss in females are Minoxidil, nutrition supplements, anti androgens, finasteride, Plate rich plasma (PRP), mesotherapy , growth serum therapy, hair transplantation, scalp micropigmentation .
At 4 senses, the doctors have an enormous experience in managing hairloss in women. We have all the latest amenities and facilities to identify and treat hairloss with guaranteed results.If you are looking treatment for hairloss in women. For Doctor’s Appointment Contact Call:6366494494