For Women Only
Before & After|Tips When Styling Hair|Questions|How to Get Help|Contact Us
Did you know the most common cause of hair loss for women is also due to heredity? This is called androgenetic alopecia which is an overall thinning of the scalp hair and 30 million women suffer from this condition. Other causes of hair loss that usually can be treated after diagnosis are low thyroid, anemia, poor diet, stress and some medications.
It is very important to consider the factors that contribute to a women's hair loss. A lot of times we are not aware that life altering events, new medicines, and hormonal changes can contribute to hair loss. The best way to handle hair loss, if you are unsure of what to do, is to make an appointment to visit your personal physician. Your physician can do some simple tests that can be of great assistance in determining your next step.
Hair loss for women is more common than you might think. About two thirds of women face hair loss sometime in their lives. This can be a very traumatic experience.
Before & After
Tips for Styling
- Shorter hair with layers adds fullness and body.
- Use a soft bristle brush, not a comb.
- Good salon hair care products, such as mousse and gels can add volume to most hairstyles.
- Dry hair on coolest setting.
- Shampoo at least every two to three days.
- Avoid hair styles that pull or put tension on your hair.
- Lighten up your hair color. The closer your hair to your skin color, the less noticeable you hair loss will be.
- Perming or curling hair will also make it appear fuller.
FAQ
- 1. What is female pattern baldness?
- Female pattern baldness is a form of hair loss that is demonstrated by an all-over thinning of the hair.
- 2. What are other types of hair loss?
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Alopecia Arietta - spotty hair loss
Traction Alopecia - caused by tight ponytails, braids, or cornrows.
Trichotillomania - inflicted by the individual tugging on hair and pulling it out.
Face Lift - may cause the hairline to recede. - 3. What causes hair loss in women?
- There are many factors such as menopause, post pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid, and physical and emotional stress.
- 4. What are my options for getting my hair back?
- You can use wigs or hairpieces to cover up the area of loss, Rogaine 2% on the thinning area, and hair restoration surgery. Unfortunately, hair loss is an ongoing process, so getting started with a solution as early as possible is the best treatment option.
- 5. What can I expect from a transplant with Dr. Koher?
- Hair transplants can certainly thicken up a thin area or put hair where there is a bald spot. Individuals with Traction Alopecia as well as those who have had a facelift benefit greatly from a hair transplant that refines a hairline which has been altered. So as long as the female has a clear view of her specific needs, it can be a very valuable service that will be a permanent solution for that individual.
- 6. Can I color, perm or cut my hair before or after a hair transplant?
- The best way to handle this situation is to have your hair colored premeds, or cut a week to two weeks prior to surgery. After the surgery, Dr. Koher asks his patients to wait at least six weeks before coloring, perming, or cutting their hair. But this should be discussed with Dr. Koher prior to having surgery done.
How Do I Get Help?
The best advice for women is to start by purchasing a bottle of Rogaine 2% for women. If you have a tendency toward dandruff or a dry scalp, Rogaine 2% would not be a good alternative because the alcohol content can further dry your scalp.
If you are able to use Rogaine for women it should be applied twice a day directly to the scalp with the dropper in the thinning area. If you are not sure of what to do or what the problem may be, it would be a good idea to pay a visit to your family physician. By taking the time to see your local physician, he or she can answer a lot of initial questions you may have.
Women who have female pattern baldness (general thinning of scalp hair), Alopecia Acriata (spotty hair loss), tricholaminia (excessive hair pulling), and/or traction alopecia are all individuals who would be a good candidate for hair transplant surgery. Dr. Koher offers a complimentary consultation to discuss what your best options might be.
Hair restoration surgery is now done with large numbers of smaller grafts that are placed very close together as to give the greatest thickness to an area. This technique allows for most natural result as being undetectable to the human eye.
