Causes of Hair Loss in Women
About the hair growth cycle
Healthy hair follicles go through a three-stage process in producing healthy strands of hair. The majority of your hair follicles (about 90 percent) are in the growth phase, which lasts for several years. When the growth phase comes to an end, the transition phase beings, lasting about two to three weeks, followed by the dormant or rest period, which lasts about two to four months. Your hair should grow about six inches every year if the hair follicles are functioning as they should. Unfortunately, many factors can impact the health of hair follicles in women, affecting hair production and disrupting this natural cycle.
Why am I losing my hair?
Some female hair loss is dictated by genetics. Female pattern hair loss tends to occur rather than at the crown and hairline, although this hair loss pattern can affect some women. The most common area where you will notice thinning hair is at the part, which becomes wider. You may also be noticing excessive shedding, and the hairs produced now growing finer and thinner. Some of the common reasons women suffer hair loss include:
- Heredity
- Thyroid diseases
- Anemia
- Autoimmune diseases
- Extreme stress
- Trauma (surgery, illnesses, losses)
- A side effect of some medications
- Extreme weight loss
- Hair loss due to very tight hairstyles
- Chemical treatments
- Excessively dry hair
Your hair and your confidence
Women who are experiencing hair loss can feel less confident and may resort to wearing various types of hairpieces, from wigs to toppers, or even cosmetics developed to “fill in” a thinning area, so it is less visible. You have another choice – restore your hair with one of our many techniques, whether regenerative, with transplants, or with medication to trigger hair growth – or a custom combination of treatments developed for you.
At the Wise Institute for Hair Restoration, you will be under the care of arguably one of the most qualified and experienced hair restoration professionals in the New York and New Jersey areas, Dr. Jeffrey B. Wise. He is double board-certified, a graduate of Yale, Cornell, and the University of Pennsylvania. Not only is he an acclaimed plastic surgeon, but he serves as a professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at NYU School of Medicine.
Your custom hair restoration treatment, or hair loss prevention treatment will be performed at his state-of-the-art luxury facility, where you can expect a superior patient experience and real-world results. Our hair loss treatments are not a guessing game, but an entirely professional address to the underlying cause of your hair loss by a highly-educated doctor who genuinely cares about his patients.
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FAQ
What is the normal hair growth cycle?
Healthy hair follicles go through a three-stage process. The majority of your hair follicles (about 90 percent) are in the growth phase, which lasts for several years. When the growth phase ends, the transitional phase begins, followed by shedding.
How does hair loss affect women emotionally?
Women experiencing hair loss can feel less confident and may resort to wearing various types of hairpieces, from wigs to toppers, or cosmetics developed to fill in thinning areas. Hair restoration offers another choice to restore both hair and confidence.
What qualifications does Dr. Wise have for treating female hair loss?
Dr. Jeffrey B. Wise is double board-certified and is one of the most qualified and experienced hair restoration professionals in the New York and New Jersey areas. He is a graduate of NYU School of Medicine and trained at Yale.
What can I expect from a consultation at The Wise Institute?
Your custom hair restoration or hair loss prevention treatment will be performed at Dr. Wise’s state-of-the-art luxury facility, where you can expect a superior patient experience and real-world results.