Female Pattern Hair Loss

FPHL is similar to MPHL (Male Pattern Hair Loss)

It’s is driven by genetics and the activation of hair follicle androgen receptors.

The same miniaturisation of the hair follicle occurs leading to smaller, finer vellus hair showing thinning and some follicles becoming dormant (producing no hair).

FPHL generally starts later than MPHL and the pattern of loss is different, it usually targets the mid-frontal scalp presenting a loss of volume.

Bitemporal recession is also present in 1/3 of cases. A noticeable loss of ponytail volume can be a sign, and a widening of the parting area.

FPHL can occur on its own or as a secondary effect in some people such as PCOS and can be more apparent if Telogen Effluvium is also present.

Treatments are available to halt the thinning process in FPHL the same as MPHL.

Product use with DHT blockers, PRP, RRS, LLLT and Pharmahermetic systems can all be used to pause the process and encourage dormant follicles to produce hairs and help vellus hairs become thicker, stronger terminal hairs.

For more information or to discuss Female hair loss a full consultation will confirm the presence of FPHL and offer advice on treatment options.