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Experiencing Hair Loss. What Can I Do To Avoid?

hello, I am a very healthy 57 year old female, but would like to know how to stay that way, forever....hahaa if only.
I am just worried about a very slight hair loss at the front part of my head, my older sister has thinned out a lot however I have a full head of hair now apart from the slight thinning on top... what can I do to avoid losing more hair.




Fri, 10 May 2013
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Hi, you are developing female pattern baldness. ...
Female pattern baldness involves a typical pattern of hair loss in women, due to hormones, aging, and genes...
Baldness occurs when hair falls out and normal new hair does not grow in its place. The reason for female pattern baldness is not well understood, but it may be related to...Aging, Changes in the levels of androgens (male hormones). For example, after reaching menopause, many women find that the hair on their head is thinner, while the hair on their face is coarser.,Family history of male or female pattern baldness....
The hair loss in female pattern baldness is permanent, if not treated. In most cases, hair loss is mild to moderate. You do not need treatment if you are comfortable with your appearance...
The best medication to treat female pattern baldness is minoxidil. It is applied to the scalp..the 2% concentration is recommended.However you can increase the concentration upto 10 percent..Minoxidil may help hair grow in about 1 in 4 or 5 of women. In most women it may slow or stop hair loss.
You must continue to use this medicine for a long time. Hair loss starts again when you stop using it.If minoxidil does not work, your doctor may recommend a medicine called spironolactone, taken by mouth:
Spironolactone may help if your hair loss is caused by too much androgen, a male hormone.It can cause increased potassium levels in the blood. So,kidney failure and pregnancy are the contraindication....
Do ketaconazole shampoo ,if you have dandruff.. And do not use hair oil if you are using minoxidil. You can use hair serum to improve the texture of hair shaft...
And lastly,avoid stress, have healthy food, take proper sleep and remain positive...I think you will remain as such as you are... Ok best wishes..
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD,DVD
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Hi, you are developing female pattern baldness. ... Female pattern baldness involves a typical pattern of hair loss in women, due to hormones, aging, and genes... Baldness occurs when hair falls out and normal new hair does not grow in its place. The reason for female pattern baldness is not well understood, but it may be related to...Aging, Changes in the levels of androgens (male hormones). For example, after reaching menopause, many women find that the hair on their head is thinner, while the hair on their face is coarser.,Family history of male or female pattern baldness.... The hair loss in female pattern baldness is permanent, if not treated. In most cases, hair loss is mild to moderate. You do not need treatment if you are comfortable with your appearance... The best medication to treat female pattern baldness is minoxidil. It is applied to the scalp..the 2% concentration is recommended.However you can increase the concentration upto 10 percent..Minoxidil may help hair grow in about 1 in 4 or 5 of women. In most women it may slow or stop hair loss. You must continue to use this medicine for a long time. Hair loss starts again when you stop using it.If minoxidil does not work, your doctor may recommend a medicine called spironolactone, taken by mouth: Spironolactone may help if your hair loss is caused by too much androgen, a male hormone.It can cause increased potassium levels in the blood. So,kidney failure and pregnancy are the contraindication.... Do ketaconazole shampoo ,if you have dandruff.. And do not use hair oil if you are using minoxidil. You can use hair serum to improve the texture of hair shaft... And lastly,avoid stress, have healthy food, take proper sleep and remain positive...I think you will remain as such as you are... Ok best wishes.. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD,DVD