Hair & Scalp Assessment
Female Hair Loss
Hair thinning in women can develop gradually or appear after hormonal changes, illness, nutritional deficiency, stress or other medical factors.
A medical assessment of female hair loss can help identify the likely cause and guide appropriate investigation and treatment.
How Can Female Hair Loss Present?
Common patterns may include:
- Widening of the central part
- Reduced overall hair density
- Increased shedding
- Thinning over the crown
- Reduced ponytail thickness
- Diffuse thinning
Possible Causes
Hair loss in women may be associated with:
- Female-pattern hair loss
- Iron deficiency
- Thyroid disorders
- Hormonal changes
- Telogen effluvium
- Nutritional deficiency
- Illness or physiological stress
- Medications
- Scalp conditions
Assessment & Treatment Planning
Depending on the findings, assessment may include:
- Scalp examination
- Hair-density assessment
- Trichoscopy
- Blood tests
- Review of menstrual or hormonal history where relevant
- Medication review
Treatment is based on the underlying cause and individual circumstances.
Next step
Arrange a consultation
Assessment in person is the only way to work out what is causing a skin concern and what can reasonably be done about it. Fees are explained before anything is arranged.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only and is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for individual medical advice. Conditions that look similar can have different causes, and what is suitable for one person may not be suitable for another. If you are unwell, in significant pain, or worried about a rapidly changing symptom, seek medical care promptly. In an emergency call 000.
- Written for patients by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori, cosmetic physician & skin cancer doctor
- Medically reviewed by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori (MD, FRACGP, FACCSM), AHPRA MED0002097300
- Last medically reviewed