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REPORT: Efficacy of Treatments Compared for Female Pattern Hair Loss

As of July 2015, there have been no less than 47 reported studies on several popular topical treatments for female pattern hair loss (FPHL) that included approximately 5300 women ranging in age from 27 to 57. Within these studies, there were 3 small sub-studies on a topical treatment used for male hair loss. No age was provided on the ages of the 231 male participants. Twenty-one of the studies were viewed as bias-free, meaning that there were no outside influences, and 26 studies were financed by pharmaceutical firms which were viewed as having a moderate risk of being biased.

Each participant provided information about family history of hair loss. Additional pre-study information was collected on whether a person was pre or post-menopausal, how the impact of thinning hair affected their self-confidence, discomfort, emotional stress, and quality of life. In those cases where hair regrowth or improved density was noticed, the participants reported an improvement in their self-confidence and quality of life.

CATEGORIES OF STUDIES:

Minoxidil Compared to a Placebo:
In these studies twice as many women experienced moderate regrowth with the minoxidil than with the placebo. The mild side effects described by both group participants were: dermatitis, skin irritation, and itching scalp.

Minoxidil 2% Compared to Minoxidil 5%:
The results of these studies indicated that while there was an increase in hair regrowth, there were no significant benefits gained from the group using the higher concentration of minoxidil from the group using the lower concentration. The same mild side effects of dermatitis, skin irritation and itching scalp were reported by both female groups.

Finasteride Compared to a Placebo:
Three studies on the use of the male topical treatment, finasteride, compared to a placebo showed the same level of improvement. The mild side effects identified by both groups were the same, but the studies did not describe those comments.

Laser Comb Therapy Compared to Sham Therapy:
The results of these two studies revealed that both groups saw a healthy increase in hair regrowth. There were no side effects reported by either group.

FPHL is the most common hair problem for women, occurring most often at the front and over the top of the head. Topical hair treatments are similar to other health care routines; people must continue their routines in order to retain the benefits. Minoxidil is not recommended for lactating or pregnant women.

Don't Fret—Female Hair Loss is More Common Than You Think

For women, hair loss can be a devastating experience. So many times, our hair can be a major defining factor of our physicality. So when we start to see the hair strands falling out of our scalp and going down the shower drain in massive quantities, it can cause a great deal of concern. Since male hair loss tends to be more socially acceptable—but no less devastating—it is not surprising that women often experience a great deal of emotional pain when this happens to them. If left untreated or unaddressed, this condition can even lead to anxiety and depression. Many women have reported not wanting to leave the home once they start to experience bald patches on their scalps.

Although older women often report losing hair at a faster rate, this phenomenon can occur at any age. In fact, when women in the UK were surveyed, over 20% of women aged 25 and over reported hair loss. In total, around eight million women in the UK suffer from hair loss conditions such as alopecia areata—and one in eight of these women are under the age of 35. Furthermore, since hair loss can be considered a blow to a woman's femininity, she may not seek treatment for the condition. In fact, about one-third of women experiencing this issue choose to suffer in silence, not addressing it at all.

To complicate matters, sometimes the health problems that can lead to female hair loss—such as high levels of stress, poor nutrition, and certain birth control pills—come with stigmas of their own. Also, women often don't realize that hair loss has become an issue until it's been going on for a long time. It's estimated by hair experts that women often don't take notice of the problem until they've lost about 15% of their hair volume. This can make it even more difficult to pinpoint the cause.

However, regardless of the cause, both men and women who are suffering from hair loss must deal with the consequences—what they see in the mirror every morning. This is where Apollo Hair comes in—we are experts at helping you to combat this issue. Rest assured that we've dealt with many others who have been battling with the same issue. If you've been noticing a decline in the volume of your hair, or perhaps your hairdresser has even mentioned something about it, now is the time to take control. There's no need to feel shame about your hair loss or thinning hair; to find out how we can help your unique situation, contact the hair loss experts at Apollo Hair today. The sooner you take control, the sooner you can look forward to feeling like yourself again.

Individualized Hair Loss Solutions
At Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas / Fort Worth, we take pride in being able to offer you both surgical and non-surgical hair loss solutions. By introducing new and innovative technologies, we can provide our clients with the widest array of hair loss solutions.

We understand what it's like to be frustrated in the search for answers. At Apollo of Dallas / Fort Worth that frustration ends! We strive not only to solve your hair loss problem, but to provide the most positive, comfortable, and confidential service in the hair replacement industry.

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