I'm 48 Bald And A Woman: My Hairloss Story
Go to: Previous Article Next Article
I was in my doctor's office when he said these terrible words to me.....
He said "the older you get, the more hair you lose especially if you want to have a baby." Apparently, hair loss during pregnancy is a big red flag. "One out of 50 women is diagnosed with hairloss while pregnant " show the higest cases of mental retardation in children,"
I just came in because my hair was sheading in the front what a blow! Here I am at 48 and a soon to be mother and he tells me something like that.
So the average age for women dealing with thinning hair is 25 to 35 " that it's just another "gift" of menopause is a myth. Also, we can't simply blame our mothers, as previously believed " if there's baldness anywhere in your family tree, you're at risk. Unlike male-pattern baldness, where patches of hair fall out over time, female hair loss means a reduction in hair volume, making transplantation extremely difficult.
"The total number of hairs doesn't always decrease, but the diameter of each strand shrinks". And too-thin hairs won't grow past a certain length " which explains the baby fuzz around my hairline.
However the key to successful regrowth? First, admit you have a problem. Each day you dwell in denial, you're losing precious time. The more hair you've lost, the less likely it is to all grow back.
Telltale signs, like a wider part or a smaller ponytail, don't show up until you've lost nearly half your hair! Seek out trichologists and dermatologists or endocrinologists who specialize in hair problems.
THINK BIG When it comes to hair, thin is never in. Thicken up with these hair helpers below:
Article Source: Articlelogy.com
- Get Fit the healthy way tons of honest tips and tricks to lead a healthier life, also in progress a guide on how to stop smoking -
Word Count: 293
Reduce Your Debts Without Bankruptcy. See How Much You Can Save. Free Debt Analysis
