Have you been wondering what the main alopecia causes in females are in Nairobi Kenya?
If you have, this blog post will teach you the 10 factors that cause women to lose their hair.
Alopecia Causes In Females:
Genes
Genes are a major cause of hair loss since female pattern hair loss, which is also called androgenic alopecia (AGA) female pattern is the most common type of hair loss in women. This type of hair loss is caused by genes and the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is an androgen which is normally produced in small amounts by women. However, when its level increases in the scalp, it causes female pattern AGA if there is genetic sensitivity.
Alopecia Causes In Females:
Autoimmunity
Alopecia areata is another common type of alopecia which is caused by cells from the immune system attacking the hair follicle.
Alopecia Causes In Females:
Hairstyles
Traction alopecia is another common cause of hair loss in Kenyan women and it is caused by tight hairstyles regardless of whether they are braids, cornrows, dreadlocks, weaves or ponytails. Traction alopecia is also one of the causes of chronic alopecia in women in Kenya.
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Alopecia Causes In Females:
Hormonal Changes
Hormonal changes that occur in women during pregnancy and after delivery are other factors that cause hair loss in women.
Statistics also state that around 66% of postmenopausal women have thinning hair or other forms of hair loss. This is attributed to the hormonal changes that occur during that period.
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Alopecia Causes In Females:
Nutritional Deficiencies
Nutritional deficiencies like iron deficiency also cause hair loss in ladies in Kenya. Zinc deficiency also causes women to lose hair. Crash diets that are used for rapid weight loss can also cause hair loss when they are too low in protein.
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Alopecia Causes In Females:
Stress
Physical and emotional stress is another common cause of hair loss in women since it causes an increased number of hairs to reach the telogen resting phase and to fall out.
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Alopecia Causes In Females:
Fungal Infections
Fungal infections of the scalp and hair are other common causes of hair loss.
Alopecia Causes In Females:
Medical Conditions
Medical condition which can cause hair loss in women include severe infections especially those with high fevers. Thyroid disorders are other causes of hair loss in Kenyan women. Surgical operations can also result in a woman loosing her hair.
Alopecia Causes In Females:
Medications
Medications that cause women to lose their hair include chemotherapy or cancer medications. Some high blood pressure medicines, gout medications and high doses of vitamin A can also cause hair fall.
Alopecia Causes In Females:
Scalp Diseases
Scalp diseases that cause women to lose their hair include folliculitis, lichen planopilaris and lupus (discoid lupus erythematosus DLE). These conditions cause cicatricial alopecia.
Consult our Doctor today if you need treatment for hair loss.
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FAQ
Can you cure alopecia in females?
Yes, we at Almasi Skincare can cure alopecia in females by using prescription medications and dermatological procedures like Microneedling with PRP.
At Almasi Skincare we understand that hair loss can affect a woman’s self esteem and psychological well-being and that is why we treat baldness in Kenya by using techniques that have been medically proven to be effective for hair loss treatment.
To get started with alopecia treatment, visit our Nairobi Almasi Hair Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
What STD causes alopecia areata?
Alopecia areata is not caused by a STD. It is caused by cells of the immune system when they attack the hair follicles.
However, syphilis is a STD which causes a type of alopecia or hair loss with a moth eaten appearance.
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