When you think of hair loss its natural to assume that its a condition that predominantly affects men. Some experts however suggest that as many as one in four women will experience hair loss at some time in their lives. So why dont we see and hear more about it Perhaps the answer has something to do with one or more of the following:

Women are better at disguising hair loss.
Womens hair loss is generally less extensive in terms of severity.
Womens hair loss tends to be spread evenly over the head rather than concentrated in one or two spots.

So why do women lose hair - are the causes very different to those that result in male baldness There are probably three common reasons for hair loss in women:

Female pattern baldness - believe it or not, most women affected by hair loss lose it for the same reasons as men. They suffer from androgenetic alopecia which is a reaction to male hormones in the body, specifically the conversion of testosterone into the hair-unfriendly DHT. In the case of women, pattern baldness may start later and the effects may be less extreme due to the influence of female hormones, but the condition is nonetheless the same as that found in male pattern baldness.
Telogen effluvium - this is regarded as the second most common cause of womens hair loss and this is unsurprising given the nature of the condition. Telogen effluvium is characterized by a general thinning of the hair and is usually brought about as a result of some traumatic event causing sufficient stress to interfere with the normal hair growth cycle. Given that pregnancy is a prime example of the type of event that can shock the hair growth cycle then perhaps the high incidence of telogen effluvium amongst women is only to be expected.
Alopecia areata - this is the third most common hair loss condition to affect women. It is characterized by patchy areas of hair loss on the head or it can be more widespread over the body. It is thought to be caused by deficiencies in the immune system but much is still not known about the condition. In many cases the hair regrows spontaneously after a variable period of time, but in a minority of cases the problem may be more severe and longstanding.

If you experience any form of hair loss arrange to visit your physician to discuss the treatments that may be suitable for your particular condition.

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Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss.
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Science has made stunning discoveries in this area of human interest, its something we all want to know - can we slow down the process of ageing, can we live longer, if so, how Its a highly technical subject, too detailed to look at in-depth within this article. But, we can give you some powerful pointers to help slow down the ageing process and increase your chances of a healthier old age.
What determines your biological age
Our parents precondition us from a young age to believe that well live to a certain age. We walk around with a particular notion in our subconscious that we have a pre-defined lifespan of between 60-90 years. But there is no definitive speed at which a person should gracefully age because we are all so different. Some people seem to look and act eternally young - ageless, wrinkleless! Others, less fortunate, look old beyond their years. Our bodys biological age is a reflection of our physical, mental and spiritual journey through life. In perfect conditions, our bodies can survive to an age of 125 years! Look at the two very different lists below, the potential for ageing becomes quite obvious when you compare such a stark difference in lifestyle.
The first person has all the attributes to significantly slow down the ageing process and live to a ripe old age with good health.
Lifestyle characteristics that promote longevity:

Regularly partakes in enjoyable exercise
Enjoyable career and tolerates healthy stress
Generally happy relationships with spouse and children
Active member of the community, enjoying many friendships
Seeks to learn new things and enjoys personal development
Eats a balanced, healthy diet
Supplements diet with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Has a sense of worth and purpose in life

If your life reflects these characteristics then you have adopted the attributes which significantly slow down the ageing process and increase your chances of living to a ripe old age with good health.
Lifestyle characteristics that do not promote longevity:

A sedentary lifestyle
Overweight or obese
Inability to cope with pressure
Isolation - working and living alone, few friendships
Poor or limited career opportunities
Constant diet of nutritionally deficient food junk food
Eating too much food comfort eating
Drinks excess alcohol
Smokes cigarettes
Regularly visits the doctor for various illnesses
Harbors resentment, anger, fear
Lack of purpose and self worth
Lack of stability and routine

If this list is more like you then you may be ageing fast! Time to take action and make some changes if you want to improve the quality of your latter years. It may be a daunting task to make lifestyle changes, however, by taking things one step at a time and being consistent in developing new lifestyle habits - you will notice the difference in time, and your body, friends and family will thank you.
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