What form of alopecia do you have?

There is nothing worse than losing your hair, especially if you are a woman. It can be a difficult thing to come to terms with and most women find that they experience hair loss when they are going through a difficult time in their life such as a death or stressful time at work. We all manage of stress and emotions differently and for some women, it can have more serious effects and cause some hair loss.

Whether you are losing your hair completely or you are suffering with thinning hair, you need to speak to your doctor to find out what kind of hair loss you are suffering with. It is probably likely that you are suffering with some form of alopecia. Alopecia is one of the most common forms of hair loss in the UK and it can affect both men and women. However alopecia affects people differently, which is why there are many different treatments available. Your doctor will assess your hair loss and decide what sort of treatment you require. This might be medication as well as finding ways to manage your stress levels or a way to come to terms with the events that are going on in your life.