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Approximately 40% of women experience
some sort of hair loss at some time in their life
Medical Specialists Company are one of the pioneers in female hair loss treatment in the UK , and have been treating female hair loss since 1980 with privately prescribed medication. Medical Specialists have always had qualified trichologists and Doctors, supplying the best possible treatments with significant visible results, and below is a list of the latest treatments that are available to help you overcome your hair loss.
FEMALE HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS
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Dianette
Dianette is the most effective oral treatment availble online. Patients
notice improvements in skin quality and reductions in
hair loss after 3 months treatment. After approximately
6-9 months, noticeable improvement in hair growth and
thickness of hair is quite evident, and usually all abnormal
hair loss has stopped. The patient's hair continues
to improve, until in most cases there is no evidence
of hair loss with a full recovery. Dianette is also a very specialized oral contraceptive, used for the treatment of hair loss, hirsutism and acne.
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Spironolactone (non-hormonal therapy)
If the patient is contra-indicated to Dianette (not medically
suitable) or they are post- menopausal, then our secondary
therapy (Spironolactone) is usually prescribed. Spironolactone works
in a similar way thickening hair and stopping hair loss, but is non-hormonal.
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THE STRUCTURE OF HAIR AND FEMALE HAIR LOSS
The average full head of hair has approximately
100,000 - 150,000 individual strands, with approximately
90-95% in its growing phase (anagen), 2-3% in its regressive
phase (catagen), and 5-8% in its resting/shedding phase
(telogen). The anagen phase can range from 2-6 years,
and is usually longer in women due to their hormonal
influence. The catagen and telogen phases together last
about 2-3 months, following which, the hair falls out.
It is normal to lose approximately 40-80 hairs every
day, but any more than this should be investigated by
qualified medical hair specialists.
There are many reasons why you might start losing hair:
- Poor diet, stress, scalp problems,
prescribed medication or a medical condition
- Poor hair care, over processed perming,
straightening, colouring or other hairdressing chemicals
- Alopecia areata or totalis, which are
autoimmune disorders
- Female pattern hair loss (can be hereditary)
- Hormone imbalances (including polycystic
ovaries)
- Post natal hair loss
Menopausal Hair Loss
Most female hair loss in menopausal women
is due to hormonal imbalances, which can be hereditary
(female pattern) or induced by an illness, following
a pregnancy, or idiopathic (unknown).
The pattern of
hair loss is usually similar to male hair loss (thinning
to the top of the scalp), and there may also be a general
diffuse loss all over, but the frontal hairline may
not be affected. This can take effect in the subjects
from as early as their mid 20's, and if it continues,
should be investigated or treated.
Female Hair Loss Treatment
The subject should be tested to eliminate any possibility
of low levels of iron and thyroid, and then either sex
hormone assays performed or the subject should be treated
with an appropriate anti-androgen therapy. If the patient
is post menopausal or contra-indicated, then either
a non-hormonal therapy or a topical lotion should be
prescribed. Where the patient is already on oral contraception,
they should come off this for 3 months prior to the
blood tests, or change to one that has anti-androgen
properties.
If the patient is not treated, in most cases
the hair loss will continue and the hair will become
thinner, lank and possibly greasier. In some cases,
facial and bodily hair becomes stronger, darker, and
in typical male places (e.g. upper lip, chin, chest
and naval area).
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It is always advisable
for the patient to see a medically trained hair specialist,
and at Medical Specialists Co., we have all the staff
trained to deal with your problems. Should you wish
to speak to a Doctor or a Trichologist, please do not
hesitate to contact us by clicking
here.
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