Hair and Menopause

As if hot flashes weren't enough! Approximately one-third of peri menopausal and menopausal women experience noticible hair loss. This is due to the drop in estrogen in comparison to testosterone. This combination causes hair loss on the head and unwanted hair growth in areas, such as the face. The good news is that it is usually temporary and improves over time. Eating a healthy diet and using natural shampoos and conditioners will help strengthen the hair and prevent breakage. I often give my clients regular scalp massages because this stimulates the blood supply to the scalp and hair follicles which helps to keep both healthy. Sometimes a change of hairstyle can disguise the effects of the hair loss but if it is especially troublesome, I sometimes use a hairpiece that i customize with color and cut which can hide those areas while waiting for your hormones to stabilize.

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