RO CLINIC
WOMEN'S HAIR LOSS
Ludwig’s Classification is used for women’s Hair loss. Type I-Hair on front and top areas of hair is thinning and weak.
TypeII- Bordered hairline that is maintained but front and top areas are thinning, weak and fair hair is increasing.
TypeIII-The front and top areas are bald, and hairline border is definite.
The reason for hair loss in women is still unknown, but some hair loss factors are listed as:
-Old Age
-Male Hormone Levels (Androgens) After menopause, hair starts thinning and facial hair thickens.
-Genetic hair loss from family
– Damaged hair. Treated, frizzy, split ends, broken hair, hair shaft damage.
-Scaring of Hair Follicles. Scars by injuiries or hardening after injuries.
-Auto immune illnesses
-Hormonal Problems Excessive Testosterone hormone, Tyroid hormone deficiency.
-Iron deficiency
-Vitamin B and other vitamin deficiencies
-Chemotherapy or Beta blocker medications
-Syphilis or sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
Hair loss in women can be in 3 different forms;
1- General: There is a general spill and dilution in each region of the head. It is caused by genetic factors.
2- On the tops: The area of the frontal hairline remains intact, but is visible in the upper region of the head. According to the Ludwig classification, it can be seen in 3 different phases ranging from a slight degree of spillage to further hair loss to advanced degree.
3-Forward: It happens in the way as it is in the form of a spill in men. It’s wide open.
TREATMENT: In women with general hair loss, if there is hair loss in the areas behind the head, they can lose even transplanted hair. . Therefore, the first treatment methods for hair loss in general and hill region of women are medical drug treatment (minoxidil) and hair loss treatments (hair mesotherapy and prp).
