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Women's Hair Loss Issues: Special Concerns

Women have special concerns when it comes to hair loss issues. Women lose their hair for a variety of reasons, including hormonal imbalances, extreme stress, pregnancy & childbirth and taking oral contraceptives. Learn about the cosmetic fixes, plus topical and medical solutions to women's hair loss issues.
Hair Loss And Pregnancy: What you can expect from your hair during and after pregnancy
Many women experience hair loss during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy-induced hair loss is usually a completely normal - and temporary - problem. But it can point to larger concerns like nutritional deficiencies.
Female-pattern Baldness
Illustration and explanation of female-pattern baldness from the Adam Healthcare Center.
The Ludwig Scale of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
A step-by-step look at the Ludwig Hair Loss Scale, which measures the typical progression of female-pattern hair loss.
Menopause And Hair Loss
Learn more about how menopause causes hair thinning and loss.
Hysterectomy And Hair Loss
Learn more about hysterectomy and how the procedure can lead to hair loss in women.
Hair Loss: My Story By Melanie Von Zabuesnig
Author Melaine Von Zabuesnig gives a first-hand account of going bald and how aromatherapy helped her cope.

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