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FEMALE HAIR LOSS

From an early age, females quickly become conscious of the fact that their hair is not just another attribute of their body, but a distinguishable feature that can assist in defining who they are to the world. Whether you are intense college student that chooses to show your tough stance with an edgy, modern haircut or a mother of three who prefers to maintain longer locks that are effortless to throw into a convenient ponytail, a woman’s hair can speak volumes. When you take pride in the hair that assists in your self-representation, could you imagine life without it?

Millions of women deal with the effects of hair loss every day. If you are one of these many women, then you know exactly how it feels to lose a part of yourself that on the surface seems trivial, but deep down is vastly invaluable. The good news is that hope is being restored for women all across the country.

Dr. Matt L. Leavitt’s new book, A Comprehensive Resource on Women's Hair Loss, outlines the science behind surgical hair transplants that has been producing astoundingly positive, and permanent, results for women who have been combating hair loss for years. By developing a custom plan of action for each woman based on her specific case, Dr. Leavitt is able to generate an outcome that will restore that priceless quality which most belief they will never reclaim. Not only can you get back the head of hair that completed your defining look, but you can also recapture any confidence that may have been lost.

CATEGORIZATING TYPES OF FEMALE HAIR LOSS

Whether your hair has experienced excess breaking or gradual thinning, each woman has a unique hair loss configuration that cannot be charted into a general category. To assist in defining the best method of treatment however, the Ludwig system classifies female hair loss into five types that increase in number as severity increases. For example, a female with minor hair loss would be classified as a Type 1, while a female with extremely severe hair loss would be considered a Type 5.

Due to varying patterns of baldness, no hair loss treatment is identical. Once the Dr. Leavitt distinguishes the hair loss pattern, he can devise a treatment plan that will focus on restoring those effected areas. This process is done with micro grafting: the removal of small amounts of hair and relocating to the thinning areas. After years of studies conducted by medical professionals investigating women’s hair loss, this treatment has emerged as the leading way to wipe out hair loss for good.

THE TRUTH ABOUT FEMALE HAIR LOSS

1. What causes females to lose their hair?

Each woman is a unique individual. Thus, every case can stem from different causes. Hair loss in women has resulted because of hormonal factors and age, but it can also be hereditary. Aging deteriorates hair follicles as well as the shaft of the hair itself, which in turn leads to permanent hair loss. Dihydrotestosterone, among other hormones, can affect the follicles of women depending on their follicular sensitivity. When the hair follicles are indeed sensitive, exposure to certain hormones cause the follicle itself to reduce in size. Upon reduction, the hair visibly becomes thin.

2. Is it recommended to consult my physician before pursuing a hair transplant?

As with any new medical treatment, allowing a doctor to diagnose the case you want to seek alternative therapy for is highly suggested. On the subject of hair loss treatment specifically, it is wise to see a physician that holds expertise in that particular field.

3. Are over the counter treatments at all successful?

As mentioned previously, women who are sensitive to certain hormones can attribute their hair loss to this hormonal reaction. Products such as Rogaine® can decelerate women’s hair loss, it is most effective when used in the initial stages when loss occurs. However, to encourage development of new hair, products such as these have been incorporated into hair transplantation treatments.

4. Have women used transplanted hair to hide blemished skin resulting from cosmetic procedures?

Millions of women have sought hair transplantation to cover all types of scars or marks left by facial enhancements as hair can be inserted around and into the remaining mark itself.

5. Does your practice offer hair transplantation for eyebrows?

Dr. Leavitt can perform eyebrow transplantation by using finer hairs from the scalp. As with hiding unwanted scars, transplantation for the eyebrows can provide thorough coverage and promote new growth in thin areas.