Hair Loss Treatments for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia

Besides genetic hormonal imbalancse that may be responsible for androgenetic alopecia, most cases of androgenetic alopecia in women are idiopathic in nature, i.e, there is no detectable hormone imbalance causing the onset of hair loss and blood tests show nothing out of the ordinary. Because of this, some dermatologists are very reluctant to treat androgenetic alopecia with hormone based treatments. They may regard such treatments as beyond their "domain" and more endocrinological than dermatological. This attitude is not helpful for those seeking treatment.

Some dermatologists, particularly in Europe, are more positive about using hormone therapies to prevent and treat hair loss caused by female balding. There are Systemic Antiandrogen Treatments or hormone supplements available for women, but they are not generally suitable for men to use because of severe side effects.

Besides conventional hormone replacement therapy, there are many Natural Herbal Supplements which can be tried. There are herbal supplements which are available which are particularly helpful as Herbal Remedies for Women. These herbal hair loss treatments are often antiandrogenic in nature or they are similar to estrogens which counteract the effects of androgen hormones.