In some cases, thinning hair also may appear near the temples. Unlike men, it rarely happens that hair loss exceeds in complete baldness in women’s cases.
Men are not the only ones who have problems with thinning hair in their life. In fact, you may have inherited your father’s blue eyes and your mother’s thinning hair.
If this is a problem in your family, and you notice that your hair looks thinner than it was a few years ago, you are very likely in the initial stages of hair loss specific to women’s cases. Research suggests that this problem is surprisingly common - almost half of women encounter this problem until their 50th year. It can begin at an early age during puberty, around the age of 12, or later in adulthood, around the age of 40.
Whether you are currently in the stage of thinning hair, or you suspect that it could occur in the coming years, it is important to arm ourselves with the necessary information in order to know what to expect and how to slow down this process.
Hair growth is dictated by genetics
Anthony Oro, DM, Professor of dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine for Yahoo Health stated the following: Every hair on my head has stem cells that contain specific instructions on how short or long will your hair be. That’s why the hair on your head grows longer than your eyebrows - they just have different instructions for growth. ‘It is a genetic program that came with the birth, “says Oro. These stem cells are also genetically determined how many times they can stimulate the growth of new hairs, and thus stimulate the growth of a number of hairs for one month. Then the hair stops growing, it turns out, usually replaced by a new one. In women’s cases, new hairs that grow becomes shorter and over time reduced - what gives the overall impression of thin hair.
The first signs of hair loss in women’s cases are different than the men’s cases
Hair loss in men’s cases usually begins with thinning hair at the hairline, which progresses like a tide in the shape of the letter M, and U-shaped. In women’s cases hair loss at the edge of the scalp is very rare. Instead, you might first notice that your parting is wider than usual, as a result of thinning the hair on the scalp. In some cases, thinning hair also may appear near the temples. Unlike men’s hair loss, in women’s cases it rarely happens that the hair loss exceeds in complete baldness.
The hair that is thinning loses its shine
To make things worse, a rare hair also becomes dry and less shiny. Dr. Oro said: “The exterior of the hair follicles becomes thinner, and does not keep as much moisture as before, which is why the hair dries. The hair becomes brittle and more susceptible to damage caused by the sun, making it easier to break.”
Menopause accelerates hair loss
During menopause, the delicate balance of male and female hormones is shaken. “Estrogen levels decline, and the adrenal glands produce more male hormones,” said Oro. The male hormone androgen, which is under control, especially one called dihydrotestosterone shortens the hair growth cycle, resulting in a rarer and shorter hair, and delays the onset of new hairs that are supposed to replace those that have fallen out.
What you eat (or not eat) can accelerate hair loss
Low hormone levels, iron deficiency, poor diet, damage due to UV rays and harsh chemicals - from straightening to bleaching - all this can accelerate hair loss, that’s why thinning is more visible.
Nourish your hair to keep the region
Oro recommends a healthy and balanced diet to nourish the hair and protect it from the sun, by wearing a hat or applying spray with SPF. It also proposes avoiding powerful chemicals that damage the already fragile hairs and use a mild shampoo and conditioner that restores the much needed moisture and shine.
