PCOS And Hair Loss - Can Hormonal Imbalance Lead To Hair Loss?
What is PCOS hair loss? PCOS is a disorder that affects women in different ways. It is a condition in which a woman produces too much of the hormone called androgen. This hormone then binds with the hair follicles and interferes with hair growth. In some women, PCOS causes extreme hair loss because of the high levels of testosterone they are producing. However, in most women, PCOS hair loss only occurs because of an over production of the female hormone (often called oestrogen). These excess androgens to bind with the hair follicles and cause hair thinning in the scalp as well as the face. However there isn't complete hair loss just like men - only a few strands of hair at a time are lost. The symptoms of PCOS hair loss include an absence of hair growth all over the head as well as a receding hairline, thickening and hair breakage. Women who have pcos may also experience breast tenderness, increased facial and body hair, and mood swings. Because women with PCOS tend to have hormona...