Alopecia, is hair loss, many women face. We typically shed a lot of hair everyday, especially with long hair it seems more, but it is just the length of the hair that makes it appear more. When you start noticing bald patches, then take necessary steps to take care of the root of the problem.

Unlike men, women don’t usually lose all their hair, and you can often camouflage thinning hair with styling tricks. Some women who suffer alopecia areata, which is often hereditary autoimmune condition that causes hair loss on your scalp and other parts of your body. Often the hair loss is limited to small, circular patches but sometimes it’s widespread.

Other hair loss triggers: Hormonal changes (pregnancy, childbirth, menopause), poor nutrition, insufficient iron or protein, rapid weight loss, medications and treatments like chemo, diabetes or lupus, thyroid imbalances, discontinuing birth control pills, improperly performed chemical hair treatments, infection.

If you are battling hair loss, treat your hair carefully! Detangle your hair with a wide tooth comb or brush and do so when your hair is dry.

If you notice patches, or dramatic hair loss, contact your doctor.