It is not rare that women experience hair loss. Different body changes, unbalanced hormones, pregnancy and age influence on hair. In fact, according to statistics women lose hair more often than men.

Hair loss is a reason for confusion, it should be discovered as quickly as possible and diagnosed. Only in this case the complete hair restoration is possible. Most cases of hair loss are temporary and have easy ways to be fixed. The others are permanent and require more close and serious attention. Here are the most common reasons for female hair loss:

• Postpartum hair loss. During pregnancy the hormonal balance changes which makes the hair stay in resting phase longer and stop from falling out. This is the time when women enjoy their luxurious thick hair. After the delivery the hormonal level comes back to normal and resting hair falls out in higher amounts than usual. This is a temporary event: as soon as all the follicles restore their cycle, the hair thickness will be back to normal. It usually takes six to twelve months to restore all hair.
• Telogen effluvium. This is a general term for the cases when hair suddenly falls out after stress, serious medical situation like surgery or after taking some prescription drugs. Sometimes postpartum hair loss is also called telogen effluvium, because all of these situations are connected to resting (telogen) phase of hair growth. The hair restores by itself after the stressful situation is gone, but it takes months to restore the previous thickness of hair.
• Low iron. Iron deficiency can lead to hair loss, because the follicles do not receive enough of oxygen and become weak. Before taking iron supplement, the person should consult a doctor and have the iron level checked.
• Low estrogen. When estrogen level drops, many women experience hair loss. The most common examples of the low estrogen level is when women take oral contraceptives or during and after menopause. It is important to consult a doctor in this situation, because hormonal changes can lead to both temporary and permanent hair loss.
• Thyroid problems. Improper work of the thyroid influences hair cycle. Both overactive and underactive thyroid can lead to hair loss.
• Alopecia areata. This is the quickest type of hair loss, because sometimes a person might wake up bald although just a day before everything was fine. The reasons for alopecia areata have not been discovered yet, although some specialists say that immune system deficiencies can be the primary reason for this. While the previous cases of hair loss could go smoothly, without bald areas, alopecia areata usually leaves hairless patches on the head and sometimes all over the body. In most cases the hair grows back, but doctor’s consultation is strongly recommended.
• Traction alopecia. It is one of the most common cases of hair loss in women. Corn rows, tight pony tails, braiding and extensions are the reasons for the follicles to become damaged. The hair falls out, but can be restored if the person starts avoiding tight hair styles.