Sudden Hair Loss

Another category of hair loss in women is a generalized thinning that affects all parts of the scalp. This is the most common type of hair loss seen in females. In this situation, much of the hair remains, but the thickness of the hair shaft is smaller than normal hair. The medical term for this type of thinning is "Diffuse Un-patterned Alopecia". These women have thinning that involves the donor area used in hair transplantation surgery so that women with this type of hair loss are generally not good candidates for Hair Transplant Surgery. This condition may be identified with a Densitometer, which assesses the population of miniaturized hair in different parts of the scalp. (Miniaturization is the process by which hairs shrink in length and diameter from the effects of androgen hormones).

Diffuse hair loss can be caused by a variety of conditions other than "hereditary balding". If women are having sudden hair loss, their hair should be evaluated by a physician who is experienced with these problems. Similarly hair loss in young women may also need a Hair Analysis for nutritional deficiencies and other reasons. Most important, they should know when a medical evaluation is appropriate and whether Medical Hair Restoration or Surgical Treatments will offer the greatest benefit.