Diffuse hair loss in women: causes and therapeutic approach

Abstract

Throughout human history, women have paid great attention to the beauty of their hair, and modern women are no exception. About 63% of young American women use different nutritional supplements to prevent hair loss. Diffuse hair loss is quite common in women and can occur against the background of various events: pregnancy, pre- and post-menopause, chronic diseases, etc. The most common is telogen effluvium (TE), which begins 2-3 months after the trigger event. Usually, TE process stops on its own, but can also become chronic. For many women, pregnancy and associated psycho-emotional stress become the triggering event, and in 75% of cases hair loss can become chronic.In fact, TE is a violation of the hair growth cycle. First of all, it is necessary to exclude the trigger factor from the patient's life and only then to start normalizing the hair growth cycle and improve the quality of hair follicle nutrition. The most effective topical remedy for the treatment of diffuse hair loss is minoxidil. The reasons for its clinical effectiveness have not been fully studied, but it is known that it prolongs the hair growth phase. Unfortunately, after cancellation of the drug, hair loss is often renewed. Avoiding these effects is possible with a comprehensive approach to therapy. Inclusion of additional components in the therapy scheme, such as vitamin and mineral complexes, growth stimulants, specialized care products, allows to maintain and improve the results of treatment with minoxidil.