Why Do Women Experience Excessive Hair Loss? What Treatments Actually Work?

• Hair falls out throughout the day—not just during washing or blow-drying—and exceeds 100 strands per episode
• More than 200 strands fall out on shampoo days
• Hair falls out in patches the size of a coin

Genetics

Women with a family history of thinning hair or baldness are at higher risk. Genetic hair loss in women typically appears as thinning at the crown or part line, with the part becoming wider and more visible over time.

Hormones

DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is a key hormone that directly causes hair loss. It’s derived from testosterone—a male hormone—but women also produce DHT in smaller amounts. Estrogen, the female hormone, helps strengthen hair. However, hormonal imbalance during pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause can increase DHT levels. This disrupts the hair growth cycle. Normally, hair grows for 2–8 years, rests for 2–3 weeks, then sheds over 2–3 months. Excess DHT shortens the growth phase and prevents new hair from forming, causing existing strands to thin and fall out.

Stress

Chronic stress can push hair follicles into the resting phase, halting growth and triggering sudden shedding. It may also disrupt the immune system, causing it to attack hair follicle cells—leading to thinning or baldness. Stress can also cause unconscious hair-damaging behaviors like pulling or scratching, which worsen hair loss.

Chemical Exposure

Women often use more hair care products than men, but some ingredients can cause long-term damage. Common culprits include:

Proper Shampooing

Brush before washing to reduce tangling and loss. Avoid aggressive scalp scrubbing. Use anti-hair-loss shampoo and rinse thoroughly to prevent chemical buildup that can cause inflammation, dandruff, and shedding.

Hair-Nourishing Diet

Eat a balanced diet and get enough rest to strengthen follicles. Recommended foods include red meat, egg yolks, seafood, fruits, and vegetables rich in iron and zinc. Leafy greens and orange vegetables are high in vitamin A, which helps produce scalp oils and strengthens hair.

A non-surgical, safe, and painless method to stimulate hair follicles. Ideal for women with moderate hair loss. Concentrated platelet-rich plasma is extracted and injected into problem areas to strengthen follicles and reduce shedding. No downtime required. Doctors recommend monthly sessions for the first 3 months, then every 6 months.

A gentle, safe technology that uses red light to stimulate hair follicles. The curved device fits the scalp perfectly, ensuring even light distribution. It promotes new hair growth, reduces shedding, and helps heal post-transplant scabs.

A surgical technique tailored for women to restore the frontal hairline and enhance facial proportions. It involves designing a hairline that suits the patient’s face using precision measuring tools. Strong follicles from the occipital area are selected and transplanted with meticulous planning. This not only treats thinning and baldness but also softens and rejuvenates the face, creating a balanced and beautiful frame.