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You might be surprised to know that just as many women experience hair loss as men do. Up to half of all men and women will notice thinning hair due to a common condition called androgenic alopecia. Commonly referred to as male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness, androgen alopecia affects people of all ages and genders. Despite sharing a common term, male and female pattern baldness presents differently in women than it does in men. As a result, you need to careful how you approach the treatments for hair loss in men and women. Keep reading to learn more about what may be causing your hair loss and how to effectively treat it.

Hair loss is a very common challenge that can affect both men and women. Research has shown that at least 80% of men and 50% of women will experience hair loss. Thinning hair and bald spots can seriously impact a person’s self-esteem, self-image, and mental health. Hair loss can be caused by a wide range of factors, but the most common cause is a genetic condition caused by androgenic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is also known as male pattern hair loss and female pattern baldness.

Just about everyone wants a head of thick, healthy, and shiny hair yet very few of us seem to be able to attain it without going to the salon. This can be made even less attainable if you’re noticing that your hair is thinning or falling out.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis or told by your doctor you’re at a high risk of developing it, you may have been prescribed a medication called Alendronic acid. A common treatment for osteoporosis, it can help keep your bones healthy and strong in your later years.

The menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years and occurs when a woman has stopped having a period for 12 months in a row because of the changes in the body caused by menopause, women often experience a wide range of symptoms during the months or years leading up to and after it. This is due to a change in hormone levels, namely the female sex hormone oestrogen.

If you’ve noticed more hair than usual ending up on your comb or going down the shower drain, you may be suffering from male pattern baldness. Everyone’s hair thins out some as they age, but losing an excessive amount of hair is one of the main symptoms of male pattern baldness.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that your body produces naturally when you are exposed to direct sunlight. It can also be obtained from some of the foods you eat, like tuna, fortified cereal, and egg yolks. Getting enough Vitamin D is important because it has a major role in immune system function, keeping your bones and teeth healthy, and helping your body absorb calcium.

Also known as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin, Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that keeps you, your bones, and your immune system healthy. It is produced naturally by your body when your skin is exposed to sunlight and it can also be found in some foods and drinks.