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Hair loss is a common problem for women as they age. Menopause is a stage in every woman's life, characterized by the cessation of menstruation, but also by a series of symptoms that can be bothersome for some women. One of these symptoms is hair loss, which can be a major cause for concern for many women. In menopausal women in particular, this loss can be due to hormonal changes, which can be very frustrating and sometimes difficult to treat.


The Croix d'Or Hair Clinic, located in the heart of Geneva, provides information on the causes and possible treatments for these hair problems in menopausal women.

CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS DURING MENOPAUSE

Hair loss is a common symptom of menopause, which is caused by a combination of hormonal and genetic factors. Hair loss during menopause is mainly caused by hormonal fluctuations. The level of female hormones (estrogen) will drop while that of male hormones (androgens) remains rather stable. This leads to a certain masculinization of the female body. At the hair level, and if the genetic context is conducive to it, then this will modify the length of the hair cycle (it shortens) and the hair will become fragile and thin.


Genetics may also play a role in menopausal hair loss. If your mother, grandmother, or other family members experienced hair loss at an early age, you may experience it too.


Hair loss can also be caused by other factors such as stress, diet, nutritional deficiencies and lifestyle changes.

WHAT TO DO TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS DURING MENOPAUSE?

Although it is not possible to prevent hair loss during menopause, there are several possible treatments to help minimize the effects:


  • Consider medical treatment: Talk to your doctor about taking vitamin supplements or medications to help minimize hair loss, as well as specific injections like mesotherapy or PRP.
  • Maintain a balanced diet: Make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals that are important for healthy hair, such as biotin, iron and zinc.– Use gentle hair products: Avoid harsh hair products, such as perms, bleaching or Brazilian straightening, which can damage and worsen hair loss.
  • Avoid stress: Stress can make hair loss worse, so make sure you take time to relax and rest as much as you need.
  • Pay attention to your overall health: Maintain good overall health by exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and avoiding unhealthy habits, such as smoking or drinking alcohol.

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS?

Hormone therapy:


  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help reduce hair loss in postmenopausal women. This therapy works by replacing hormones that the body no longer produces.
  • Medical treatments : Minoxidil is a medication that will significantly (but not completely) limit hair loss. Mesotherapy and PRP injections into the hair are two other medical alternatives. The first aims to directly provide micronutrients and antioxidants to the hair and the second aims to directly provide growth factors to the hair. These two methods can be combined with LED photobiomodulation, which will potentiate the action of the injections. Other anti-androgen medications may be prescribed, such as dutasteride, depending on the case.
  • Lifestyle: Lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and sleep, can help improve hair health. It is important to maintain a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Supplements such as biotin and zinc are a good way to maintain hair health and promote hair growth.
  • The tricopigmentation: used to counteract the effects of hair loss, tricopigmentation is an aesthetic skin pigmentation procedure. It is a real option when it comes to hair loss, providing an optical densification effect for sparse hair.
  • The hair_graft: this option can be considered for 1 in 10 women only due to the diffuse nature of this type of alopecia. Hair transplant surgery is a more invasive option, and involves removing healthy hair follicles from part of the head and transplanting them to the affected area.
  • Hairstetics synthetic hair transplant: in recent years, a new synthetic hair transplant technique has been developed specifically for women suffering from androgenic alopecia. Hairstetics hair implants offer a 100% effective solution, inspired by the natural anatomy of the hair. They have been designed using biocompatible materials commonly used in surgery. Each Hairstetics fibre has a structure similar to that of our own hair. The Clinique du Cheveu Croix d'Or, the only clinic in Switzerland approved for this material, offers this option for women who are unable to have a conventional hair transplant.

IN CONCLUSION

Menopause hair loss can be an uncomfortable symptom for many women, but there are several treatments you can look into to minimize the effects. If you are concerned about hair loss, talk to your doctor to determine the underlying cause and find the best treatment option for you. With the right treatments, it is possible to maintain healthy, thick hair throughout menopause or sometimes to support each patient as best as possible.
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