Important tips for Women on Folligen

Folligen Use and Female Hair loss

Alopecia Areata is a common form of female hair loss, and is an autoimmune disease, but without the normal hormonal component in pattern loss. In simple terms, white blood cells attack the hair roots resulting in loss of hair. About 30% of individuals with this problem are aware of a relative with this disorder; thus, there seems also to be a genetic component. There are no good medical treatments.

A variety of approaches are currently used for treatment; all are aimed at interrupting the "attack" of white blood cells upon the hair roots. The major therapies include topical and locally injected corticosteroids; topical Minoxidil along with anthralin; various topical irritants or sensitizers; special light treatments (called PUVA); and a number of experimental drugs which alter the immune system.

It cannot be accurately predicted when the condition may occur. An episode might be precipitated during an illness or a extreme physiological stress. This type of hair loss may recur at any time. New patches of hair loss can develop while older patches are being effectively treated. Sometimes hair will regrow spontaneously over a period of months to years - this is less likely with more extensive hair loss.

As a woman, you may or may not be experiencing Alopecia areata. A large portion of women also experience hormonally caused hair loss. Even among this group, some forms may not be due to DHT, but improper functioning thyroid or other numerous possible hormone issues.

Many Female Folligen customers say that Folligen alone solved their hair problems. For more hair stimulation, women can add in 2% Minoxidil. Sometimes Minoxidil produces scalp irritation. If this happens, stop the Minoxidil and use only Folligen until your scalp health is restored. Then reuse the 2% Minoxidil if your scalp remains healthy.

Women with hormonally related hair loss (androgenic) usually do not develop bald spots, but rather have overall thinning hair. In such diffuse hair loss in women, over 50% of the hair can be lost before the results are readily apparent. Estrogen supplementation can raise estrogen levels, and help restore the emotional and physical condition of the patient to the pre-menopause states.

It may also slow or stop hair loss triggered by menopause. While hormone replacement therapy has been a controversial treatment for menopause, newer methods are finding overall reductions both in the risk of some cancers and in the risk of heart diseases.