Most people think of hair loss as a male disease. However, forty percent of American hair loss sufferers are women. Thinning hair can devastate a woman’s self-image, but many women suffer in silence.In today’s society, it is generally more acceptable for men to experience hair loss. Even some in the medical community treat female hair loss as insignificant or non-existent. Health professionals are more likely to suggest hair loss treatment to men than women. While hair loss is not a life-threatening condition, it can cause psychological damage. The emotional toll can impact physical health. The American Hair Loss Association (AHLA) recognizes female hair loss as a life-altering condition that should not be ignored by the medical community or society at large. Hair Loss Types Alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, can be temporary or permanent. Temporary hair loss is often connected to an underlying medical condition, and treating the condition reverses the hair loss. Stress, pregnancy and some medications…