PCOS
(polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance that can result in a
variety of symptoms, including hirsutism (excess face and body hair). While
many people with PCOS have thicker hair on their faces and bodies, others have
hair thinning and loss, known as female pattern hair loss.
Male hormones, often known as
androgens, are produced by the female body. Among them is testosterone.
Androgens are responsible for initiating puberty and promoting hair development
in the underarms and pubic regions. They also serve other vital purposes. PCOS
produces an increase in androgen production, which leads to virilization.
This refers to the emergence of more male characteristics, such as extra hair
in areas where it does not normally grow, such as the:
·
Face
·
Neck
·
Chest
·
Abdomen
Androgenic alopecia, or male
pattern baldness, is caused by a hormonal imbalance and has the following
symptoms:
·
The frontal and parietal (side)
portions of the scalp lose the most hair.
·
The hair in the parting area
thins dramatically.
·
Above the temples, the hairline
begins to retreat.
Home
remedies
There are also PCOS hair loss
home treatments. Shampoos developed for thinning hair may foster new hair
development and protect hair when used with moisturising shampoos and
conditioners for damaged and color-treated hair.
Other at-home cures include
using natural bristle
brushes, which are softer and kinder on hair than synthetic bristles, and
putting a pick on hair before brushing to minimise over-pulling and breaking.
It's also a good idea to avoid hairstyles that exert too much strain on the
hair, such as high ponytails or buns.
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