Understanding Hair Loss
Hair loss can be a distressing experience for anyone, but for women, it often comes with a unique set of challenges.
Understanding the underlying causes, dispelling myths, and exploring treatment options can empower women to take control of their hair health.
Hair loss, medically termed “Alopecia,” is characterized by unexpected and excessive hair shedding.
Who It Affects
Hair loss disproportionately impacts women, detrimentally affecting their self-esteem and professional confidence, frequently leading to depression and other mental health complications.
Hair loss can disrupt a person’s daily life, limiting social activities and avoiding family occasions.
A study by Hunt and McHale found that approximately 40% of women with Alopecia have had marital problems, and 63% have career-related issues.
Clinical research shows that 20 to 48% of patients presenting for cosmetic surgery may also have a psychiatric diagnosis.
Does this sound like you?
You are not alone. We are building a network of women just like you who are searching for clinically-backed explanations and treatment as well as emotional support as you deal with hair loss.
ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS
Some of the mild to severe symptoms of associated psychological problems with hair loss are similar to those experiencing chronic and severe life-threatening diseases, including:
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- anxiety
- anger
- depression
- embarrassment
- decreased confidence
- reduction in work and sexual performance
- social withdrawal
- suicidal tendencies
How We Can Help
The Women’s Hair Loss Network aims to address the lack of clear avenues for treatment amidst the many untested hair loss “cures” and treatments saturating the market and media.
The average consumer spends hundreds to thousands of dollars on these so-called cures with little or no sustainable results.
We want to change that.