One of these three hormones, testosterone, is the culprit in that it mixes with enzymes in the follicle to form the more powerful dihydrotestosterone or DHT. DHT has been shown to cause the follicle to shrink and even stop growing. When the follicles die, nothing will grow in that area any longer, and over time the loss in the area becomes noticeable. In men this is called male pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia. In women it has been dubbed female pattern hair loss.
For women, most of the other reasons they experience loss is due to some medical condition. Another hormone related cause is called polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition where a woman develops multiple cysts on the ovaries. Autoimmune diseases can cause loss in clumps or patches that might be alarming. Often called alopecia areata, this is an inflammatory condition.
There is a temporary loss condition called telogen effluvium that often occurs after a major shock or trauma to a woman. This causes a temporary change in the natural growth, leading to loss. Some of the more common stressors that can cause this condition are childbirth, surgery, malnutrition, extreme dieting, or a major traumatic event in the woman's life. It is sometimes difficult to associate the loss with the stressor, since there is often a several month delay from the event until the strands start falling out. For some women this can become a chronic condition. It is very important to minimize stress to the mind and body to minimize this condition.
For women, most of the other reasons they experience loss is due to some medical condition. Another hormone related cause is called polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition where a woman develops multiple cysts on the ovaries. Autoimmune diseases can cause loss in clumps or patches that might be alarming. Often called alopecia areata, this is an inflammatory condition.
There is a temporary loss condition called telogen effluvium that often occurs after a major shock or trauma to a woman. This causes a temporary change in the natural growth, leading to loss. Some of the more common stressors that can cause this condition are childbirth, surgery, malnutrition, extreme dieting, or a major traumatic event in the woman's life. It is sometimes difficult to associate the loss with the stressor, since there is often a several month delay from the event until the strands start falling out. For some women this can become a chronic condition. It is very important to minimize stress to the mind and body to minimize this condition.
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