Many people wrongly believe that baldness almost exclusively affects men, but women can experience it, as well. Some differences between male and female hair loss are important to note. These differences can be both physical and mental. A woman experiencing hair loss in Palo Alto may be able to find a solution that will rectify the physical and psychological effects of losing one’s hair — ARTAS® can help.
What is Female Pattern Baldness?
Female pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a common condition where women experience hair loss as they age. This type of hair loss is largely influenced by genetics and hormones, particularly androgens.
Female pattern baldness does not have any side effects and will not affect overall health or quality of life. However, it can have a negative effect on self-esteem and confidence. The sooner that female pattern baldness is detected, the better the chances that it can be successfully nipped in the bud and successfully treated, so it is important to schedule a visit with a dermatologist at the first signs of thinning or balding.
Genetic Factors of Female Pattern Baldness
As such, women who have family members who have suffered from female pattern baldness, especially close genetic connections like a mother, grandmother or sister are also much more likely to experience female pattern baldness themselves as they grow older. However, female pattern baldness can also be caused by an underlying condition like an endocrine-related disease. If baldness symptoms present themselves along with other hormonal related side-effects like acne or irregular periods, women should schedule a visit with their doctor to ensure that there is nothing else causing the baldness.
The Physical Differences Between Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
While female pattern baldness is very similar to male pattern baldness in most respects, it often results in a different pattern of hair loss, or anywhere else for that matter. Keep in mind that up to two thirds of women will experience some degree of female pattern balding in their lifetimes, and thus it is a perfectly normal thing to go through. That said, anybody who notices that they are experiencing hair loss should not assume that it is a result of female pattern baldness before talking to a dermatologist who can give them a full and proper diagnosis.
Baldness occurs differently in women than it does in men. The most apparent physical difference between males and females is the pattern of hair loss. Women are far less likely to lose all of their hair, and female pattern baldness tends to be more evenly dispersed throughout the head. When men lose their hair, it tends to start at the more frontal parts of their scalp. It is also more common for men to eventually lose all of their hair.
The Psychological Effects of Hair Loss on Men and Women
Balding can have an impact on both the male and female psyche. Both balding men and women experience lowered self-esteem. However, women more often have problems coming to terms with their hair loss. Women frequently end up with a negative opinion of their overall body image as a result of hair loss.
It is more common for men to accept that they are balding — many more men elect not to seek treatment and simply live with their baldness. Women are far less likely to accept hair loss and more likely to try and find ways to cover it up. Although men can also have a poor self-image due to hair loss, women tend to relate their beauty to the state of their hair more heavily. This means that hair loss often has a more severe impact on their self-esteem.
Why Women Experiencing Hair Loss Seek Treatment
Women who are losing their hair often feel self-conscious, and it affects their overall mental health. Although many women feel apprehensive about seeking treatment due to self-consciousness, the number of women looking to treat their hair loss is gradually increasing. Women seeking treatment want to feel comfortable with themselves. There are ways to treat hair loss in Palo Alto and beyond. If a woman loses her hair, treatment will make it possible for her to feel confident again and give her a healthy sense of self-worth.
How ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplants Can Help
Our team can restore areas with noticeable hair thinning using ARTAS software — a minimally invasive procedure that provides natural-looking and permanent hair transplants. This advanced technology can map out your head, digitally capturing the areas of hair loss and what you would look like with hair grafts in a 3D-like image. This way, you can see how ARTAS can transform your hair before moving forward with the procedure.
Choosing ARTAS technology comes with several benefits, including:
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- Minimized risk of linear scarring
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- Increased precision of graft placement
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- Faster healing and reduced recovery time
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- Quicker, more accurate procedure
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- Enhanced confidence in your hair
Schedule Your Hair Transplant With Us Today
If you are experiencing female pattern hair loss, come see how our team at Berman Skin Institute can revamp your hair’s fullness with ARTAS. We are based in Palo Alto, California, but have hair clinic locations around the state. Find a clinic near you and reach out to schedule an appointment today. We look forward to helping you achieve your hair goals.
FAQs
Yes, prolonged and excessive styling of your hair can lead to damage and subsequently hair loss. Heat treatment and manipulating your hair with different styling tools can harm the roots, leading to thinner hair and potentially a total loss of hair growth in the affected area. Overuse of hair dryers and hair products promising “long-lasting hold” can also prove detrimental. It is recommended to let your hair dry naturally and minimize combing or brushing, especially when wet. For a comprehensive understanding of this topic, please refer to this [guide about overstyling and baldness](https://www.ihair.com/can-overstyling-your-hair-cause-baldness).
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