Study: More Than Half of Postmenopausal Women Experience Female Pattern Hair Loss
The prevalence of female pattern hair loss increased with age.
More than half of postmenopausal women experience female pattern hair loss
In a new cross-sectional study involving 178 women seen at a menopause clinic, researchers aimed to evaluate the prevalence of female pattern hair loss
Of the women studied, 52.2 percent were found to have female pattern hair loss
The researchers additionally noted that a high body mass index was associated with an increased prevalence and worsening of female pattern hair loss
"Female pattern hair loss was prevalent and associated with lower self-esteem in healthy postmenopausal women in this small cross-sectional study. A better understanding of the mechanisms responsible for this common type of hair loss in women may lead to more effective preventive strategies and treatment options," says Dr. Stephanie Faubion, NAMS medical director, in a news release.