Over the last couple of years hair transplant procedures have produced such dramatic results that people are choosing to do them with greater frequency. Many people feared getting the procedures in the past, because they were not well done. It was not uncommon to see obvious hair plugs on people who had undergone the procedure. Yet, there are still a few things about the process that are not widely known.
We all lose hair daily. Daily hair loss is a perfectly naturally occurring process. It is part of normal hair growth cycle. Expect to lose hair from the 10% which is in a resting phase. The rest of the 90% of our hair is in a growth phase. No one can notice until the process goes beyond the normal shedding limits. There are more than one factor that can contribute to excessive hair loss. These include: childbirth, hormonal changes, cancer treatments, radiation therapy, heredity, alopecia, and advancing age.
One of the first things we look at on a person we meet whether we know them or not, is their hair. Women affected by hair loss become aware of how important hair is in their social lives. Additionally hair loss provokes not only feelings of cosmetic concern, but also a loss of self-esteem and can even lead to identity problems. This article will examine the most common causes of hair loss in women.