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Medical Cures for Women's Hair Loss

Hair loss is a problem faced by approximately 25 million women in the United States. As a result, there is always a need to provide medicines to help prevent and treat the condition.

  1. Types

    • There are three types of hair loss in women--telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.

    Causes

    • Hair loss could be due to stress, poor nutrition, reaction to medication, pregnancy, hormonal imbalance and exposure to chemicals. Additionally, it could also be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as cancer or a liver problem.

    Prevention

    • A common cause of hair loss is hormonal imbalance; managing this would help prevent such a condition. Maintaining a balanced diet as well as taking calcium supplements will also strengthen hair and help prevent it from falling out.

    Treatment

    • There are several medicines used to treat hair loss. Among them are minoxidil 2 percent cream, spironolactone and cimetidine. There is also an option to avail of a hair transplant.

    Warning

    • Some medications can have adverse reactions to your bodily systems, and in most cases may cause high blood pressure.

    Myth

    • Pattern baldness in women causes irregular menstrual bleeding.

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