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1. Androgenic hair loss in women is caused by Androgenic
alopecia. Androgenic alopecia occurs in both men and
women. It occurs as balding in men and hair thinning in
women. When there is an increase in the number of
strands that falls off when you comb your hair, then you
most likely have Alopecia. Loss of about 50 strands every
day is perfectly normal but once the amount
increases, then you need to get help. Balding involves
complete loss of hair on an area of the head leaving
behind the hair follicles, while hair thinning results in
patchy loss of hair from the head.

2. Androgenic hair loss in women is triggered by increased
levels of androgen in the body. This androgen is a male
hormone which when converted to another hormone-
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), attacks the hair follicles. When
this happens, it results in loss of hair. Androgenic hair loss
can also be caused by ovarian
cysts, childbirth, menopause, contraceptive pills
containing androgen etc. The extent of the alopecia
depends on how sensitive the scalp is to androgen.

3. Causes of Androgenic hair loss

4. Androgenic Alopecia: This is caused by increased levels of
androgen in the body which gets converted to DHT.
Androgenic Alopecia is the leading cause of loss of hair in
men and women. Also, women suffering from polycystic
ovarian syndrome will most likely have alopecia because
this syndrome significantly increases the androgen level in
the body.

5. Menopause: Menopause also contributes to androgenic
hair loss in women because the level of estrogen (a female
hormone), significantly reduces. The low levels of estrogen
leads to the shedding of hair from the scalp.

6. Childbirth: Women also experience loss of hair after
childbirth especially if the child is born with a thick mass
of hair. When this happens, the mother's hair will no
longer be as full as it used to be.

7. Vitamin Deficiency: Vitamins are part of the balanced diet
and are very essential for hair growth. Insufficient intake
of vitamins have been known to cause alopecia. Essential
vitamins needed for hair growth include vitamin A, E, B
complex- vitamin B3, B6, panthenol, biotin and inositol.

8. Alopecia Areata: This is a form of alopecia that is caused
by autoimmune disorder. This disorder happens when the
body's immune system suddenly starts attacking the hair
follicles. In some extreme cases, hair loss does not only
happen on the head but also from other parts of the body.
The loss of hair may be temporary or permanent and it
occurs in both men and women.

9. Deficiency of Iron: Most people don't know this, but
deficiency of iron, not only causes anemia, but also hair
loss. Iron is a mineral needed by the body for production
of healthy hair. In cases where there is anemia, hair loss
could also worsen. Foods rich in iron should be taken but
not in excess because, it could lead to other health
complications.

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