01/12/2025
Female Pattern Hair Loss, or FPHL, is the most common type of hair thinning in women. It usually shows up as a gradual reduction in hair across the top of the head and a widening part line. Unlike bald patches, the hair follicles shrink over time, leading to finer, shorter hairs & widening of parting line.
Quick Numbers: In Australia, about 32% of adult women, or around 800,000 women, show signs of FPHL. In Newzealand, about one-third of women experience this hair loss. The prevalence increases significantly with age, with up to two-thirds of post-menopausal women affected. By age 50, approximately 1 in 4 women show signs of FPHL, and by 80, less than 45% of women have a full head of hair!
Why Does It Happen?
Hair loss rarely has one single cause. It usually results from many different factors that affect hair growth:
- Hormonal Changes: Age, pregnancy, thyroid problems, PCOS, and sensitivity to androgens can change hair growth.
- Nutritional Gaps: Hair needs protein, iron, vitamin D, B12, zinc, and essential fats to grow. Low levels can slow growth and increase shedding.
- Chronic Stress: Ongoing emotional stress can shorten the hair growth phase and lead to shedding months later.
- Inflammation: Inflammation in the scalp or body (from gut issues, food sensitivities, or illness) can weaken hair follicles.
- Age and Genetics: Genetics can make hair loss more likely, and age can reveal it. But genes alone don’t explain the whole picture.
Things Many People Don’t Realize
- Hair loss often occurs 2–3 months after a trigger, like stress or illness, making it hard to spot the cause.
- Hair follicles can often recover. Miniaturized follicles may improve when underlying causes are treated.
How so we help you sort your Hairfall Naturally?
Here are simple and practical strategies that we guide our patients to support healthy hair growth:
1. Get Baseline Tests:
We recommend a basic blood tests like a complete blood count (CBC), ferritin, thyroid tests, vitamin D, B12, iron, zinc, and any hormone tests your doctor suggests. These help guide your treatment.
2. Improve Personalised Nutrition guidance
We Make sure you get enough protein (hair is mostly protein). Increase iron and ferritin levels if they are low. Check vitamin D, B12, zinc, and essential fatty acids, and correct any deficiencies. We make a food-focused program, along with necessary supplements, which can be very effective.
3.Reduce Inflammation and Heal the Gut:
We guide how on how to cut down on inflammatory foods & support your gut with fiber, fermented foods, or probiotics if needed. Adopting healthy habits like better sleep, regular exercise, and stress management are critical.
4.Manage Stress and Sleep:
Using practices like breathing exercises, gentle yoga, or meditation to relax. Following a regular sleep schedule can also help. Even small daily relaxation habits can be beneficial.
5. Care for Your Scalp:
Massage your scalp regularly to improve blood flow. Avoiding tight hairstyles, excessive heat, and strong chemical treatments. Gentle oils & botanicals that we prepare specially for you can soothe the scalp, but combining them with other efforts is more effective.
6. Consider Herbal and Homeopathic Support:
Some herbs can support circulation, balance hormones & promote hair growth. At Wellness Homeopathy & Natural Skin Clinic, we also incorporate personalized homeopathic & natural remedies as part of a holistic treatment approach.
7. Address Hormonal Issues:
If you have hormonal imbalances, like from PCOS or thyroid problems, we try to restore balance through homeopathy, herbs, diet, herbs, and supplements. Sometimes medical options may be discussed, but most women prefer to start with natural solutions first.
The important point: hair loss isn’t just about what you eat or how you live. Your body’s tendencies — your disposition — influence how it responds to these triggers. That’s where homeopathy and naturopathy come in.
What to Expect from your treatment?
Hair growth takes time. You may see some improvement in 3–6 months, and significant thickening may take 6–12 months or longer.
Ready to Take Control of Your Hair Health?
At our clinic, we offer a holistic approach to support you in addressing Female Pattern Hair Loss. We work with you to identify the underlying causes and develop a personalized plan that includes nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural therapies. Don’t let hair loss hold you back!
Schedule a consultation today to explore how we can help you achieve healthier, fuller hair naturally. Your journey to better hair starts here!
At our clinic, we see excellent, sustainable results, and that is why most of our clients come through referrals. We don’t just cover up symptoms — we treat the root causes.
