Female Hair Loss: Why More Women Are Seeking Treatment

Hair loss is no longer seen as just a male issue. Today, more women are actively seeking professional help to prevent thinning hair and restore confidence.

At Skalp, we are seeing the same trend: women are becoming more proactive about hair density, scalp health, and long-term hair care solutions.

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The Rise in Female Hair Loss Consultations

Alan Bauman, founder of Bauman Medical, reported a dramatic increase in female patients. In 1990, only 10% of his clients were women. Today, that number has risen to 50%.

Similarly, Joseph Greco has seen female consultations increase from 25% to 60% over the past decade.

This data confirms what clinics worldwide are experiencing: female hair loss is more visible, more discussed, and more treated than ever before.

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What Causes Hair Loss in Women?

Hair loss in women is often multifactorial. Unlike male pattern baldness, which is largely driven by testosterone and genetics, female hair thinning tends to be more complex.

1. Nutrition and Lifestyle

Healthy hair depends on adequate nutrients. Poor diets, low iron levels, and restrictive eating patterns can weaken follicles and slow growth.

2. Stress and Modern Work Demands

Chronic stress increases cortisol levels, which can disrupt the hair growth cycle. With more women in high-pressure careers and executive roles, stress-related shedding (telogen effluvium) is increasingly common.

3. Traction Hairstyles

Tight hairstyles such as:

• Cornrows

• High ponytails

• Dreadlocks

can cause traction alopecia — a form of hair loss caused by prolonged tension on the follicles.

4. Hormonal Changes

Hormones play a significant role in female hair density. Common triggers include:

• Pregnancy (temporary post-partum shedding)

• Menopause

• Iron deficiency

• Thyroid imbalance

• Certain medications, including chemotherapy drugs

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Is Female Hair Loss the Same as Male Baldness?

No.

Men typically experience male pattern baldness, which leads to a receding hairline and crown thinning due to DHT sensitivity.

Women more commonly experience:

• Diffuse thinning across the scalp

• Widening part lines

• Patchy bald spots (in certain conditions)

Complete baldness in women is rare outside of medical conditions.

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Why the Increase Now?

1. Women Are Living Longer — and Staying Active

Fifty is no longer considered “old.” Women today remain socially, professionally, and physically active well into midlife and beyond. Hair loss at this stage affects confidence, identity, and presentation.

2. Greater Awareness and Better Treatments

Advances in medical science have improved diagnosis and treatment options. As awareness grows, more women feel comfortable seeking help rather than suffering in silence.

Modern solutions now include:

• Nutritional therapy

• Hormonal assessment

• Medical treatments

• Non-surgical scalp solutions

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A Modern Solution: Scalp Micropigmentation for Women

At Skalp® we are proud to say we have helped many women combat their issues with hair loss. ( See feedback from Laura Alicia summers from our video gallery. )

Scalp Micro Pigmentation is a great service for people struggling with hair loss or who just want to join the bald fashion trend and look their very best. Trained practitioners apply pigments to the scalp so it appears as if you have a full head of hair – but cut fashionably short.

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