In any given day one can expect about 50-100 hairs to fall out which are normally replaced on a regular basis.

It is caused by genetics attributed to the mother or father; and hormones, specifically testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Some women have genetically determined hair loss, while others may experience hair loss from surgery or injury. Depending on their type of hair loss, women may or may not make excellent candidates for surgery. For more information on candidacy you should consult a NHI physician. Also, please review Hair Loss in Women.

Some women have genetically determined hair loss or hair loss from a series of medical conditions or genetic inheritance. Others may experience hair loss from surgery, or injury. Still others experience hair loss from wearing very tight hairstyles that exert constant pull on the hair. Because some hair loss in women can be caused by underlying medical conditions, it is important that women with undiagnosed hair loss be evaluated by their own physicians.

Yes, according to the goals and extent of hair loss, the age and sex of the patient, several treatment options are now available for the thinning hair patient. The two main proven medications are oral Propecia® (finesteride) and topical Rogaine® (minoxidil). Both of which have proven records of hair growth and are approved by the FDA. Only Propecia® requires a prescription from a doctor.

Stress does not cause hair loss-it simply makes a bad situation worse. Telogen effluvium, for example, occurs after an insult to the system. The most common cause is pregnancy. This can result in extensive and worrisome hair loss in women in the first few months after the birth of a baby.

It has been suggested that high DHT levels in genetically predisposed hair follicles initiate baldness. It is this chemical conversion from testosterone to dihydrotestosterone that is blocked by hair restoration products, such as finasteride, which is a prescription medicine and the active ingredient in Propecia, another prescription medication to treat hair loss.

There are several products on the market today that promise regrowth of hair. Unfortunately, most of them are ineffective, costly, and certainly not permanent. Of all the options currently available, hair transplants are the only permanent solution and the Hair Transplant Center makes them more affordable over a lifetime then other types of FDA recognized treatment methods.

Genetics is but one factor that contributes to hair loss. Luckily, if your mother or grandmother had thinning hair you are not necessarily destined to follow in their path. Many factors contribute to the acceleration and permanence of hair loss (like insufficient scalp circulation, chemically-clogged hair follicles, and nutrient-deficient shafts) besides those associated to family traits.

Due to reduced nutritional intake, especially protein, a large number of patients (30 - 50%), experience thinning hair. This usually occurs during the period of reduced food intake, the first 3 - 7 months. Nearly all patients see a significant improvement ,with a return towards normal, when dietary intake is improved (6 - 12 months).