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Hair Loss For Women

Marc Avram, MD Our Services Hair Loss for Women

Marc Avram, MD

Hair Transplant Specialists & Cosmetic Dermatologists located in Upper East Side, New York, NY

Hair loss doesn’t just affect men. In fact, up to 40% of women have noticeable hair loss by age 50. In the Upper East Side, Carnegie Hall, and Yorkville neighborhoods in New York City, hair transplant specialist Marc Avram, MD, provides treatments that reverse hair loss for women and restore your hair’s thickness, volume, health, and overall appearance. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Avram by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

Hair Loss for Women Q & A

What is hair loss in women?

Hair loss in women occurs when the amount of hair shedding surpasses new hair growth. 

Most healthy individuals shed about 50-100 strands of hair each day. Losing more than this can lead to noticeable hair loss in women. 

Numerous factors can contribute to thinning hair, but treatment with Dr. Avram offers you thicker and fuller locks. 

What are the symptoms of hair loss in women?

Hair loss in women may present as:

  • A thinner ponytail
  • Thinning near the part that gradually becomes wider
  • Noticeable patches of missing or thinning hair 
  • Feeling your hair break off
  • Increased hair shedding
  • Hair that becomes finer

You might notice a large amount of hair falling out at once or gradual thinning, depending on the cause. Seek treatment at the first sign of hair loss to reverse the process.

What can cause hair loss in women?

Common reasons for hair loss in women include:

  • Stress
  • Rapid weight loss
  • Damaged hair follicles
  • Chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • Underlying medical conditions like anemia, nutrient deficiencies, and thyroid disorders
  • Some medications
  • Family history of female-pattern hair loss 
  • Hormonal changes
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause 
  • Being 40 or older
  • Tight ponytails
  • Harsh hair care practices or products

While adopting healthy habits, like eating nutritious foods, taking a multivitamin supplement, minimizing stress, and getting plenty of sleep, can help reduce your risk of thinning hair, sometimes it’s unavoidable. 

Female-pattern hair loss, which is the most significant cause of hair loss in women, affects about 30 million people in the United States. 

How is hair loss in women diagnosed?

Dr. Avram diagnoses hair loss in women by reviewing your medical history, discussing your symptoms, and examining your hair and scalp. He asks about your medications, lifestyle, and any dietary supplements you may take. 

He might also examine your scalp under a microscope, complete a scalp biopsy, and order blood tests to screen for nutrient deficiencies and imbalanced hormones. 

What are the treatments for hair loss in women?

To treat hair loss in women, Dr. Avram may suggest one or more of the following solutions:

  • Healthy lifestyle changes
  • Stress reduction 
  • Dietary supplements
  • Hormone treatments
  • Medications
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
  • Laser hair stimulation
  • Low laser light therapy
  • Hair transplants

You may need multiple treatment sessions or periodic follow-up appointments to ensure effective and long-lasting results. 

Schedule a hair loss consultation with Marc Avram, MD, by calling the office or requesting one online today.

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