Hair Loss in Women
Female pattern hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common cause of hair loss in women and is more common than generally anticipated. Hair loss is seen in 25% of women between the ages of 35-40 and in 50% of women over the age of 40. 20% of women with hair loss have a positive family history. In genetic type hair loss, the woman may have inherited her genes from the father or mother.
Types of Hair Loss in Women
It is observed that hair loss in women occurs in three types according to the Ludwig classification. This distinction, which varies according to the level of hair loss, is classified as follows:
Type 1 (Slight spill):
It is a form of hair loss that can be easily hidden with a correct combing method, in which the hairline on the forehead is preserved. It is a mild type of hair loss, also known as early hair loss.
Type 2 (Medium spill):
It is a form of shedding in which the hair volume decreases in the middle of the head and a serious opening is observed. In general, hair loss from the temples in women is not observed at this level. In this type of shedding, where the hairline on the forehead is preserved, hair transplantation can be performed if the hair on the side of the head and the nape is healthy.
Type 3 (Advanced spill):
It is a form of shedding where the hair on the forehead is also affected by shedding and the skin is visible when looking at the top of the head. Excessive hair loss in women falls into this category. Thinning and weakening of the hair have become more evident and hair transplantation has become inevitable.
