Myths and Misconceptions about THINNING HAIR 1 Myth: Hair loss doesn’t affect women. 2 Myth: Only older women experience hereditary hair loss. 3 Myth: Women experience hair loss in the same way as men.

It’s time to set the official hair record straight because your mane deserves more than tall tales.

Truth be told, hereditary hair loss affects women, too, and is a condition caused by a combination of genetics, hormone levels and ageing. More than 1 in 4 women will experience hereditary hair loss, but there is some good news – it’s a condition that’s treatable and manageable. Unfortunately, this isn’t true, either. Hereditary hair loss can strike at any time in a woman’s life. Though it is more likely to occur as you get older, some women start to notice hair thinning during their 20s, while others make it past 50 without significant loss or thinning. At the end of the day, it depends on your genes, hormones and other factors, including diet and lifestyle.

You’ll be glad to know this isn’t true, either. When men experience hereditary hair loss, it tends to lead to a balding crown and a receding hairline. With women, diffuse thinning is much more common. This is when hair is lost from all over the head, leading to decreased density across the whole scalp. Some women notice a wider part or thinner crown, in particular.

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