What is the main reason for female hair loss — and when should it be medically assessed?

Female hair loss is most commonly caused by female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), but hormonal, nutritional, autoimmune, and stress-related factors can also contribute. In this episode, we explain how doctors evaluate hair thinning in women and when further investigation is needed in Europe.

You’ll learn:

• What female pattern hair loss is and how it presents (diffuse thinning over the crown)

• The role of genetics, ageing, and hormone sensitivity

• Other causes: iron deficiency, thyroid disorders, postpartum hair loss, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and telogen effluvium

• When blood tests may be recommended to assess ferritin, thyroid function, or hormonal balance

• Evidence-based ...