Understanding Hair Loss and Menopause – Are You at Risk?
October 22, 2009
Men are prone to hair loss and baldness. Most of the women would have hair loss; baldness amongst them is a very rare phenomenon. But now the number of women having hair loss is increasing. Now researchers have found a close correlation between hair loss and menopause.
What is hair made of?
Hair is made of a protein called Keratin. In fact, even the nails are made of this protein. Researchers say a normal person will have about 100000 hairs. Some hairs are lost daily but new hairs are grown by follicles in the scalp.
Reasons for hair loss amongst women:
A follicle in the scalp produces new hair when the old hair becomes weak. Some times due to change in the hormone levels, the hormone gets converted to Dihydrotestostrone (DHT).
The DHT settles down at the base of Follicles, thereby obstructing supply of blood. Due to lack of blood circulation, the follicles become weak and this affects the growth of hair.
In the case of women, the female hormone estrogen reduces when they are at the age of menopause. The estrogen controls testosterone. But when level of estrogen reduces, the testosterone mixes with the enzyme called 5 alpha reductase.
This causes DHT and this in turn causes hair loss. Apart from menopause, there are many other reasons for the hair loss like hereditary, improper maintenance of hair, anxiety, worry, etc. Some times it could be because of infection which would require attention by a doctor.
Remedies:
Medicines are available to combat the hair loss in women, particularly when they are in the menopause age. Some prefer hair cutting. Others prefer to shorten the length of the hair instead of cutting it.
Another trusted remedy is to apply biotin and isoflavones on the scalp regularly. This helps to prevent formation of DHT. With the decrease in DHT, the blocking of follicles reduces.
Follicles become active and the growth of hair starts. Normally, this method will not have any side effects and it can be used as long as the patient feels it is essential.
There are hair care clinics where appropriate guidance is given. Avail this facility and protect your hair.
Tell a Friend:
We would like to see your Comments here..
St.Botanica Cosmetics
Recent Articles
Anti aging skin care products
As the saying goes, 50 is the new 40, 40 is the new 30, and so on. More than ever, women, and men as well, are trying to look their youngest.
Ways to Keep Hair Healthy
There is a lot of stuff which can be done so that your hair condition will improve. Not all of us have good hair, moreover we ignore it also.
Tips for growing Healthy Nails
Many women and men work real hard at getting strong and healthy nails. But sometimes they find it impossible due to various reasons. Nails tend to get brittle, soft, cracked, stained etc.
Foundation Application to Get a Fresh Face
If we have seen someone who has applied their foundation with the help of a professional makeup artist, who is good in such skills and has the right material regarding skin foundation
Reverse Aging Of The Skin
Nowadays everyone wants to look good and have healthy skin and more specifically wants to reduce the aging of their face. The first thing
