Hair loss: Not just a male problem

Hair loss is a very common problem faced by most people.
While not as common as male hair loss, female alopecia strikes a
significant number of women every year, says Dr. Enas Bukhari, a
dermatologist at a private practice in Jeddah. Hereditary hair loss
factors are the most difficult to deal with, but one can reduce the
effect from an early stage. Many of our hair roots are still alive,
and it is still possible to grow them back, she said. Women are
especially depressed about losing their hair as their beauty
depends a lot on their hairstyles. Fortunately, hair loss in women
typically does not result in complete baldness, as is often the
case with men. Although hair loss may seem like a major problem
among men, women are just as likely to lose or have thinning hair.
Most women notice it in their 50s or 60s, but it can happen at any
age and for a variety of reasons, added Bukhari.