The Gender Gap in Hair Loss: Examining the Dissimilarities in Hair Fall between Men and Women
Envision a person who is severely troubled with hair loss. Pretty sure that most of you might have in mind an image of a man with a completely bald head! Yes, the gender saga is often neglected when it comes to hair loss. The fact that women too experience hair loss like men is overlooked. Even if we consider this factor, many of us still think that hair loss happens the same way across men and women. Let's debunk the myth; hair loss affects both men and women but in a different way. And what causes them? let's unfold the truth beneath.
Hormonal imbalance is considered one of the major causes of hair loss. It is also directly influenced by many factors including one’s lifestyle, the stress they have to undergo each day, the nutrition they get, autoimmune disorders they face and much more. Studies show that it is linked to age and life stages as well.
Confused about how these things make a difference in the way hair loss is experienced in males and females? Let’s have a clear look.
Pattern of Hair Loss in Males and Females
Androgenic alopecia! wait, don’t skip or get scared! This is nothing but the medical term for hair loss condition caused by the shifts in hormones called androgens. As we said. the major differences between hair loss in men and women are linked to hormones. The average adult loses about 50 to 100 strands of hair a day. Hair grows out of follicles and if androgens begin to affect the follicles, the hair growth cycle might get shortened. This causes hair to fall out faster and the new growth is delayed. This results in baldness or fewer strands of hair on the head at a time. So, higher levels of androgen are the main villains that cause baldness or androgenic alopecia. It also causes the hair strands to be thinner than normal.
Men
As part of androgenic alopecia, men experience the “male pattern hair loss” which often happens in an “M” shaped loss of hair on the head. This starts from the front of the head causing a receding hairline and is largely related to age. According to Dr. Utkan Kızıltaç of United Care, over 50% of men above the age of 50 experience this pattern of hair loss.
Women
The "female pattern hair loss" is different from that of male as it is much more diffused. Female pattern baldness too can arise from hormone imbalances, specifically dihydrotestosterone or DHT imbalances. This hormone is structurally similar to testosterone but is much stronger and can affect hair loss. This happens in a decentralized way, unlike the front or crown of the head in men. Hair tends to look thinner on the head than the balding effect. Very few women experience total baldness and this is the reason why female hair loss is broadly unnoticed or invisible compared to male counterparts. Androgenic alopecia can happen at younger ages but is mostly noticeable after menopause as hormone levels shift as a result of reduced estrogen production. Pregnancy, childbirth, and hairstyles that pull on the hair excessively, etc can also cause hair fall in women.
The Solution?
Driven by hormonal imbalances, permanent hair loss/alopecia in men is primarily caused by 5 reductase enzymes. It causes hair follicles to shrink(miniaturization), leading to thinning of hair and permanent hair loss.
Keeping this in mind, Sahyadri Bio Labs (SBL) created the Amrutveni range of hair care products with utmost care and elaborate scientific experiments based on advanced biotechnology. Amrutveni supplements the scalp with Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, F & K. It also contains minerals such as herbal origin calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, iron, copper, sodium, selenium, zinc, etc which are essential for hair growth and health of hair.
Men
Amrutveni Hair Elixir for Men stimulates stem cells and sebaceous glands to provide strong and beautiful hair. It is designed with proper metrics that help to inhibit the 5 reductase’s activity in the hair follicles thus reducing hair fall.
Ajith, one of our happy customers who had previously been tired of trying all other hair oils shares his magical experience using the Elixir. He validates:
"I was reluctant to buy this as I was tired of trying various hair oils from different brands. But this one claimed to be different by calling itself a hair elixir. Tried it once and since then I have never gone back. My hair is growing well now, hair fall is completely gone and hair looks more healthy and dense."
Amrutveni Hair Elixir slows the process of hair fall and regenerates the hair follicles. According to one of our loyal customers, DPK, it does help in tackling another major villain, the dandruff. He left a happy note on Amazon saying:
"Bought the product just to see how it’s gonna deal with my dandruff and hair fall issues.
- Dandruff has gone almost completely even during the first week of use.
- Hair fall has been reduced. I see the numbers are much reduced.
- I can feel the hair has become soft and smooth.
Feels great with the product for the moment, it deals with my problems effectively."
Women
Fluctuations in the Estrogen levels impact the hair health of women. Amrutveni Hair Elixir for women is rich in plant-based Phyto-estrogens which tackles the issue head-on. Backed by years of research and advanced biotechnology, it promotes thicker and healthier hair growth by nourishing follicles and extending the resting phase between natural hair-shedding cycles.
Nisha, one of our satisfied customers reaffirms that hair oil can only nourish hair but Hair Elixir helps in the regeneration of hair follicles. She confirms:
"Previously I was reluctant to buy it because there were so many oils in the market. Later, my sister started using it and she felt the hair soft and tangle-free in a few months. So on my sister's recommendation, I bought one. It is an amazing product. Due to non-stickiness and light texture, it is very easily absorbed in my hair. One of the main benefits I felt is unlike traditional hair oils, this one doesn't require harsh shampoos. A gentle cleanser is all you need!
Overall the experience is very good. I feel all should use this product for their hair problems."
Amrutveni hair elixir is a true amrut for hair, as per the words of Ashey, who has been kind enough to mark her amazing experience of using the Elixir,
"Loved this. Better than the popular sasta mineral oil-filled hair oils. Made my hair softer. Noticed changes in the quality of my hair after using it for a couple of weeks. It is not greasy at all and can be washed away with just water and a mild shampoo. It has a mild smell like that of herbal hair oils. Has a watery consistency. The elixir has a mild brown colour maybe because of the herbs used. This is a must-buy."
Having lakhs of such happy and successful consumers who have experienced the magic of Hair Elixir is the success of Amrutveni. We are always open to customer opinions and continually strive to address all the problems and feedback the users have. We understand your concerns more than anyone else.