Q&A: What Can I Do About Hair Loss During Menopause?
Name: S Smith
Question: I’m in my menopause and have fine hair anyway, but I’ve noticed my hair is coming out in clumps when I condition it, what can I do?
Answer: This sounds like Female Pattern Hair Loss which is caused by a genetic oversensitivity to the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Often this condition starts when a woman is around the age of 30, sometimes in her 20s or earlier, and usually becomes noticable in her 40s. The hormone changes that occur during the menopause can exacerbate the shedding, which can be stressful. Stress itself can also make the hair loss more severe.
It is treatable using a product called Minoxidil which can be prescribed in a specific-stregnth formulation to suit you. Many products contain Minoxidil in a 2% concentration, however at Belgravia we prepare and prescribe Minoxidil 4% (+MPG) solution, Minoxidil 5% (+MPG) solution and an extra-strength Minoxidil 12.5% (+ Azelaic Acid) cream. More information on these products can be found by visiting our MINOXIDIL page.
Clinical trials have shown that Minoxidil 5% is more effective than Minoxidil 2% in treating Female Pattern Hair Loss. The results of this study can be viewed here: http://www.eblue.org/article/PIIS0190962203043172/abstract
It is important to consider that there are other types of hair loss that could be causing you hair loss, such as Telogen Effluvium, Diffuse Hair Loss and Alopecia Areata. Again, it may be possible to treat the hair loss with Minoxidil while the underlying cause(s) are being resolved. In order to accurately establish what is causing the shedding, and prescribe a suitable treatment, we need to diagnose the condition.
We have a friendly and highly experienced team here at Belgravia. To book a consultation (which is free) please call 020 7730 6666 or message the centre. If you are unable to come into the clinic, please complete the online diagnostic form and submit with photographs of the affected areas. This information is then reviewed here in clinic and a treatment advisor will be in touch to talk through treatment options.
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