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There’s so much to discuss about this topic that it’s hard to know where to start—or even which age group to focus on. If you’re someone dealing with thinning hair, you already know how distressing it can be. In my daily practice, I often meet women who are heartbroken and frustrated about their hair loss. Not long ago, a newspaper referred to this issue as “the plague of hair loss” among women. The article suggested that as women step into more aggressive, traditionally male roles, they’re also dealing with so-called “male health problems,” like hair loss.
But is hair loss really more common among women now than it used to be? That’s hard to say. We do know that more women are seeking help for it, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the problem is increasing. The rise in media attention on this issue has certainly made women more aware, which could explain the growing number of those coming forward to seek advice. The abundance of “hair growth miracle” products has likely added to this awareness too. In my practice and those of my colleagues, more women are looking for solutions than before, but we don’t have reliable statistics to compare today’s numbers to those from 10, 20, or 30 years ago.
For years, I’ve pointed out that hair loss in women is vastly underestimated. It’s as common as it is among men, though it rarely progresses to the extreme baldness seen in males. While I’ve encountered cases in women that resemble male-pattern baldness, they’re notably rare.
There was a time—not so long ago—when women wouldn’t even talk about hair thinning. It was viewed as a taboo subject, loaded with negative associations like being “unfeminine,” unattractive, old, or even masculine. While this stigma largely persists, attitudes seem to be slowly shifting, and that’s a very positive development.
If you asked me to give my opinion on whether women’s hair loss is happening more often now, I would need some convincing to commit to a firm answer. At best, I’d say “probably,” but I wouldn’t go as far as “definitely.” Stress, which is increasingly common for women, is a well-known contributor to hair loss, and so are hormonal factors. Medications like oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapies (HRT) also play a significant role. Hormones are a major piece of the puzzle, and one critical area of new understanding has been the link between hair loss and conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).