Post-Menopausal Hair Loss

After menopause, reduced oestrogen influence may make scalp thinning more noticeable, often around the part or crown. A widening part is not the same pattern as smooth round patches, broken hairs, scale, or tenderness. Consider Female Pattern Hair Loss, Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, Scalp Ringworm, or Traction Alopecia when the pattern suggests them.

Arrange a dermatology assessment if thinning is progressive. Bring a list of medicines and note styling practices, scalp symptoms, and the timing of menopause. Gentle handling and looser hairstyles reduce breakage. Treatment may include a topical approach or, when suitable, discussion of Finasteride Treatment; medication choice must account for individual risks and pregnancy potential.

Seek review soon for rapid loss, bald patches, scalp pain, intense itch, scale, sores, pus, or broken hairs. New facial hair, acne, voice change, marked fatigue, or unexplained weight change also deserves medical assessment. Urgent care is needed for severe allergic swelling or serious illness, not for ordinary shedding alone.

Ask which hair-loss pattern is present, whether blood tests or a scalp examination are useful, and what timeline to monitor. Discuss breastfeeding, pregnancy plans, contraception, medicines, and the risks and benefits of any treatment. Ask whether Female Pattern Hair Loss, Telogen Effluvium, or another linked condition fits your findings.