Wattz International - Androgenetic Alopecia (female pattern baldness)

This type of hair loss is unfortunately on the increase, it tends to be caused mainly through genetic genes, however other factors such as stress, poor diet, menopause, poly cystic ovary syndrome and illness can contribute or even speed up the process.

Often we find there is more than 1 single cause of severe hair loss, or Alopecia as is the correct term for hair loss. Currently affecting approximately 18% of women under the age of 50 years and progressing during and after the menopause.

Although every type of Alopecia is distressing, Androgenetic Alopecia is extremely unpleasant as usually there is no cure and the sufferer may often feel a sense of loss of femininity due to the way the hair loss transpires. Also of course, the terminology of "female pattern baldness" used, increases a sense of low self esteem.

However, if you have to lose your hair, the options available to you are perhaps more plentiful than other causes of Alopecia. At least you know where you stand in stead of "chasing" bald patches as is the case with Alopecia Areata. You never know where you are with Alopecia Areata as the condition and hair loss is a constantly changing type of hair loss.

So Androgenetic Alopecia...depending on the severity or what stage your hair loss is at, you might be able to mask your scalp with a cosmetic make up, topped up with some micro-bonded hair extensions. This may suit your needs quite nicely for a while. As the Androgenetic Alopecia progresses your hair loss situation will require re-assessing as to which system will now suit your needs best. If your condition has worsened and the scalp makeup combined with the micro-bonded hair extensions is no longer effective as a cover up, you may need to think about some other options available to you. This could possibly be a hair replacement system as seen being worn by Jackie and Maurey.

Please check with your dermatologist before embarking on any hair replacement system. I believe this has to be your option only once you are sure your hair loss will NOT improve. It has to be the most natural and effective way forward, however not a decision to be taken without full knowledge of time and financial commitments for the future.