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Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Alopecia treatment for female in Suadi arabia

Androgenetic alopecia is extremely common in women. Many people associate this term with men only. Androgenetic alopecia has as devastating effects on women as it has on men.  It damages a women’s self esteem, sense of image and confidence. Millions of women are victim of androgenetic alopecia. Women don’t lose hair in a specified pattern as men. Men generally lose hair on the top part of the scalp and retain hair on the back. Women on the other hand experience uniform thinning throughout the scalp.

Classification of androgenetic alopecia

Ludwig classification scale is used by trichologist in Saudi Arabia to classify androgenetic alopecia in women. It classifies hair loss in females into three stages. These stages are named as stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3. A trichologist in Saudi Arabia will determine the extent of hair loss and will devise a suitable solution for you. Generally if you get hold of hair fall at an early stage, it is much easier to cure it rather than option for hair transplant in Saudi Arabia at a later stage.

How to prevent androgenetic alopecia?

Androgenetic alopecia in women progresses a completely different manner than men. Women might not notice any significant changes in the condition of their hair until half of the hair is affected by androgenetic alopecia. This is so because women experience thinning throughout the entire scalp rather than in patches. For this reason alone, it is important to regularly visit trichologist in Saudi Arabia so that he/she can detect any unusual behavior and cure the hair fall at an early stage. Luckily, there are some warning signs to look for. If you start noticing more than usual hair in your brush, in your shower, it’s time to rethink the health of your hair.  Keep a closed check on quantity you shed each day and if you find anything unusual, immediately consult a hair specialist.

 

Specialized treatment for androgenetic alopecia in women

The initial treatments offered to sufferers of androgenetic alopecia include use of minoxidil. It is also called Rogaine. This treatment works wonders for hair fall. It is applied to scalp directly, twice a day. Significant improvement is seen amongst the people who start using it at stage 1 of androgenetic alopecia. However, if you have already reached stage three of androgenetic alopecia, other surgical and non surgical treatment options might be a better alternative for you.

If you encounter any problem related to hair loss, it is better to visit a health care practitioner or a trichologist. They will determine what the underlying cause of your hair fall is and will treat hair fall from inside out instead of encouraging you to opt for expensive shampoos and creams.