Hair loss in women is a complex subject as there can be many underlying contributing factors including genetics, illness, emotional stress, diet, the contraceptive pill, menopause and pregnancy.
More and more women are losing hair partly as a result of an aging population and partly due to modern, stressful lifestyles. Female Pattern (genetic) Hair Loss usually starts in the 30s, with hair becoming noticeably thinner by the 40s. By the age of 50, 50% of women will experience some degree of hair thinning, either as a result of their genetic make-up or from some other condition such as Telogen Effluvium or Diffuse Hair Loss.
