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Hair Headlines: Hair Loss Causes, Treatments and Strategies for Women

Dealing with hair loss can be stressful, taking a toll on your confidence and self-esteem and leaving you feeling overwhelmed at the possible causes and treatments. The good news is, there are several things you can do to take control of your physical and mental health and create positive change where your hair loss is concerned at the same time. Diet, exercise, and certain lifestyle changes can make a major difference when it comes to boosting the health of your scalp and hair follicles. These can also help offset the effects of sudden hormone fluctuations, which often occur in women who have just had a baby or are reaching menopause. Here are a few things to consider if you’ve recently noticed hair loss and need help managing it,

Learn more about the different types of hair loss

Breakage, fallout, thinning, and loss that comes in clumps are the most common types of hair issues for women, and the causes are varied. If there’s no obvious cause–such as medication or other treatment for cancer–it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor and try to get to the root of the problem. Recent major weight loss, stress, thyroid issues, nutrient and vitamin deficiencies, and hormonal changes can all cause hair loss, and the treatments for each are different. You may even have a simple issue–such as dandruff or hairstyles that are putting stress on your follicles–that can be easily assessed by your doctor.

Take care of yourself

Because hair loss can be caused by such a number of factors involving your physical and mental health, it’s important to take good care of yourself. Focusing on your overall wellness can help you reduce stress and anxiety, create a better diet, ensure that you’re getting the right vitamins, and manage the hormonal changes that often come with motherhood or starting menopause. Work out a care plan for yourself with your doctor that brings together all aspects of your wellness, ensuring that it’s realistic so you can maintain it.

Make some notes

When it comes to talking to your doctor about your hair loss and possible causes, it’s important to be prepared with a few observations. They might ask whether you’ve noticed a loss of hair from anywhere other than your head, whether the loss is continuous or sporadic, or whether you’ve noticed anything that makes the loss better or worse. Taking notes into your appointment will help give your doctor a good range of information so they can make an accurate assessment and come up with the best possible treatment options.

Find support

Managing hair loss is made much easier with the help of your healthcare provider, but it’s also crucial to look for support from others who understand what you’re going through. Search for supportive groups on social media or for online resources that are made specifically for individuals who are dealing with similar issues. Having someone to talk to about what you’re going through can be extremely helpful for your mental health, and making these connections can provide you with lifestyle tips and possible treatments you can try: just make sure you run these by your doctor first. Not only can finding support help your mental wellbeing, it can give you hope.

Making lifestyle changes can be challenging, so create an in-depth plan with your doctor to ensure you can maintain them without stress. Make finding support a priority as you go through this journey, as well. You can also try boosting your confidence by treating yourself to some new pieces for your wardrobe or trying different makeup.

Health Prep was created by Peter Arnold, a certified health nut and health food retailer. As the old saying goes, Peter believes that an apple a day will keep the doctor away as long as it’s paired with other healthy eating practices, exercise, and preventive care. Through Health Prep, he hopes to provide helpful tips so that everyone can more easily reach better health.

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