Aging and wisdom go hand in hand; however, getting older also brings with it some undesirable problems like thinning hair. According to a new study by Thai researchers, more than half of women over 50 will experience some kind of hair loss. The study also showed a 60% increase in low self-esteem as a result of hair loss, highlighting the importance of early treatment.
Aging hair follicles result in a shorter life cycle, leading to hair loss. The hair that is replaced usually tends to be finer. Post-menopausal women often report thinning hair, usually caused by a decrease in female sex hormones like estrogen. The reduction of these hormones causes some hair follicles to stop producing new hair, resulting in the appearance of thinning hair.
