Female pattern hair loss is a type of hair loss which occurs in the form of:

• Hair loss located over the top of your head with preservation of hairline. (Ludwig scale)
• Widening of partition. (Olsen scale)
• Male pattern hair loss (in some cases)

Diagnosis of Female Pattern Hair Loss

• Usually clinical examination is sufficient to make a diagnosis in female pattern hair loss.
• Any associated features indicative of underlying hormonal imbalance such as menstrual irregularity, unwanted hair growth on face, pimples, weight etc are seen.
• A skin biopsy may be required in some patients to confirm the diagnosis.
• In addition, few blood tests and ultrasonography may be required to rule out any hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, poly cystic ovarian disease etc.

Treatment Options for Female Pattern Hair Loss

• Medical therapy
• lotion application
• Oral drugs in selected cases.
• Hair Growth Treatment
• Correction of nutritional deficiencies if any (iron, vitamin supplements).
• Surgical treatment
• Hair transplant by Follicular unit extraction (FUE) or Follicular unit transplant (FUT).