COMPRENDRE LA CHUTE DE CHEVEUX CHEZ LA FEMME : CAUSES ET TRAITEMENT
CAUSES DE LA CHUTE DES CHEVEUX CHEZ LES FEMMES
Le tabagisme, le vapotage, une forte consommation d'alcool et d'autres choix de vie peuvent nuire à vos cheveux, car ils affectent leur santé globale. Ils peuvent contribuer à la déshydratation ou empêcher les minéraux d'atteindre le cuir chevelu, indispensables à la croissance des cheveux (5).
Un niveau de stress élevé peut entraîner une chute ou un affinement des cheveux.
Coiffures et traitements capillaires : les tensions excessives dues aux coiffures ou aux extensions, ainsi que l’utilisation régulière d’appareils chauffants, peuvent provoquer un affinement ou une chute des cheveux.
Alopécie androgénétique féminine
L’alopécie androgénétique féminine (AAF) se caractérise par un affinement des cheveux au niveau du vertex. Avec le temps, les cheveux s’affinent et se miniaturisent, jusqu’à ce que ces cheveux fins cessent complètement de pousser. Comme pour la calvitie masculine, une prédisposition génétique est un facteur. Cependant, chez les femmes, l’effet est généralement moins marqué : elles sont moins susceptibles de devenir complètement chauves, mais peuvent constater un recul de la ligne frontale au niveau des tempes ou du front (6). Elles peuvent également remarquer un élargissement de leur raie et un cuir chevelu plus visible.
Causes médicales
La chute des cheveux peut être une réaction à une maladie ou à un médicament. Certaines maladies provoquent une chute de cheveux ou des changements hormonaux qui peuvent affecter la production de cheveux ; les follicules pileux peuvent réagir au stress dans l’organisme en entrant dans une phase de repos (chute). L'alopécie est le terme médical générique désignant plusieurs affections capillaires. Elles se présentent sous différentes formes ; l'alopécie areata est une maladie auto-immune qui amène le système immunitaire à attaquer les follicules pileux.
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L'anémie est susceptible d'affecter la qualité des cheveux en raison du manque de fer dans l'organisme (7).
La thyroïde produit des hormones qui facilitent et régulent la reproduction cellulaire ; les troubles thyroïdiens peuvent donc affecter la production de cheveux.
Le syndrome des ovaires polykystiques, les troubles alimentaires et d'autres maladies plus fréquentes chez les femmes peuvent entraîner une chute ou un affinement des cheveux, surtout lorsque les taux d'hormones sont perturbés.
Les médicaments et les traitements médicaux peuvent provoquer une chute de cheveux (c'est un effet secondaire connu de la chimiothérapie, par exemple).
HAIR LOSS TREATMENT FOR WOMEN
While the process of hair shedding isn’t physically harmful, hair loss in any of its forms can understandably be quite upsetting. For many women, hair is as a part of their identity; coming to terms with losing it can be emotionally difficult and may affect self-confidence. An important first step to hair loss treatment for women is to understand the cause. Speak to your doctor, dermatologist or a trichologist for help and support. The sooner an issue or cause is identified, the sooner it can be addressed to redress, reverse or slow down hair loss.
Lifestyle Changes
A healthy diet rich in nutrients good for hair growth, regular exercise and sensible lifestyle choices (e.g. cutting down on smoking or alcohol consumption) are important factors for healthy-growing hair. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also help to prevent hair loss in women.
How Nioxin Can Help
NIOXIN products are designed to improve scalp health and maximize the appearance of fuller and thicker hair, to combat hair loss or thinning. A simple three-step system kit matched to your hair type combines haircare and treatment, to give hair the best possible chance of growing as densely and healthily as possible. Visit our Consultation Tool to find out which products you should be using for your hair and scalp concerns.
Apply the cleanser, a thinning hair shampoo, designed to rinse away any build-up of sebum and skin debris, leaving your scalp in optimal condition.
Follow up with the revitalizing conditioner to hydrate the hair strands from root to tip, delivering deep moisture to hair and scalp to help resist breakage caused by brushing and styling.
Complete the process by massaging in the leave-in scalp treatment at the roots, to supply fuller-looking hair and refresh the scalp area.
With NIOXIN as your daily haircare routine, you can keep your hair in the best possible shape to withstand breakage and damage caused by styling. Combine your system with intensive hair thickening products such as Nioxin’s Diamax Advanced Hair Thickening Treatment. Hear our success stories, from first-hand NIOXIN dedicates!
Other Treatments
No treatment for hair loss is 100% effective, and there is no guaranteed cure (however, not all hair loss is permanent). More drastic and invasive treatments are available, but they come with additional risks and often at greater cost:
Corticosteroids can help regrowth in some people, but evidence is limited.
Laser or light therapy can help to stimulate hair follicles in some types of alopecia.
Hair transplants – some of your own hairs, or artificial hairs, can be surgically moved to areas of thinning(8).
Other treatments may be available for different types of alopecia – speak to your doctor or trichologist about what would be appropriate for your specific hair and scalp concerns.
Seeking Emotional Support
Acceptance of your situation, whether you expect it to be temporary or permanent, is extremely important.
Discuss your situation with your doctor or a trichologist, and with friends.
Join a support group to find others who are going through a similar experience.
Consider counselling if you feel that hair loss is impacting your mental health.
Try lifestyle changes and be patient with them – it can take 3-6 months to see a difference.
Scalp & Hair Care
Learn to take care of your hair while it is thinner, to protect the growth you have and prevent breakage.
Many women opt for a shorter hairstyle as their hair thins, to reduce hair weight.
Try alternative styles that alleviate strain on hair roots.
Scalp care is important – a healthy scalp gives your hair the best opportunity of growing fully.
We recommend using a wig only for severe and pronounced hair loss, as these can suffocate the scalp.
References:
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/coping-tips-for-women/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/06/female-hair-loss-causes-treatment
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004005.htm
- https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol-and-hair-loss
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/treating-female-pattern-hair-loss
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia
- https://dermnetnz.org/topics/female-pattern-hair-loss/