What is female pattern hair loss?
Female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) affects up to 40% of women by age 50. Unlike male baldness, women experience diffuse thinning across the top of the scalp, often most visible as a widening center part, while the frontal hairline is typically preserved. It rarely progresses to complete baldness.
What causes hair loss in women?
The three primary drivers are age, hormones, and genetics. Hormonal shifts, especially during menopause, elevate androgen levels (including DHT), which miniaturize hair follicles over time. A family history of hair loss significantly raises your likelihood of developing the condition.
How is female hair loss different from male pattern baldness?
Male pattern baldness typically follows a predictable progression from a receding hairline to a bald crown. Female hair loss is more diffuse, thinning is spread across the top of the scalp rather than concentrated in one zone, and complete baldness is very rare. Women also have more hair loss types to consider, including telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.
What types of hair loss affect women?
The most common types include androgenetic alopecia (hormonal thinning), telogen effluvium (diffuse shedding triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal change), alopecia areata (patchy autoimmune loss), and traction alopecia (damage from tight styles). Our physicians will identify your specific type during consultation to recommend the most effective treatment approach.
How is female hair loss diagnosed?
Diagnosis begins with a scalp examination and a review of your personal and family medical history. Dr. Tawfik uses a densitometer to assess miniaturization, the progressive narrowing of hair shafts that signals pattern loss. In some cases, a hair-pull test, blood work, or scalp biopsy may be recommended to rule out underlying conditions.
Am I a good candidate for non-surgical hair loss treatments?
Most women experiencing thinning, whether from androgenetic alopecia, hormonal shifts, or post-partum shedding, are strong candidates for non-surgical options like PRP, Exosome therapy, or KeraLase. The best way to find out is a free consultation, where Dr. Tawfik will examine your scalp and build a plan around your specific pattern and goals.
How soon will I see results from PRP or Exosome therapy?
Most patients notice reduced shedding within the first 6–8 weeks, with visible density improvements at 3–6 months. Peak results typically arrive at 9–12 months as follicles complete a full growth cycle. A series of initial sessions followed by periodic maintenance delivers the most lasting outcome.
Are treatments safe for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive?
Oral finasteride is not safe for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, even handling the tablets carries a risk. However, topical custom prescriptions and most in-clinic regenerative treatments (PRP, KeraLase) can be discussed with your physician. We always review your full health picture before recommending any treatment plan.
Can female hair loss be reversed completely?
Results vary by type and stage. Telogen effluvium and traction alopecia often resolve with treatment, while androgenetic alopecia is a progressive condition that responds best to early intervention. Non-surgical therapies can significantly slow loss, thicken existing hair, and stimulate new growth, the earlier treatment begins, the more can be preserved and restored.
Where is the clinic located and how do I book a consultation?
Eternal Hair & Esthetics is located at 825 Riverview Drive, Floor 2, Totowa, NJ 07512, easily accessible from across NJ and the NYC metro area, with on-site parking available. Consultations are free, private, and unhurried. Book online or call us at
(212) 344-4247.