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What causes hair loss in women?

Female pattern hair loss is the most common cause — usually a widening part and overall thinning on top rather than the receding hairline men get. But women's hair loss has a longer list of frequent contributors than men's: iron deficiency, thyroid conditions, hormonal shifts around childbirth and menopause, PCOS, crash dieting, some medications, and traction from tight styles.

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Most people picture hair loss as a receding hairline. That's the male pattern. In women, it usually shows up differently. The hairline holds and the part widens from the crown forward. It gets missed for years by friends and sometimes by doctors because everyone is looking for the wrong shape.

Because several of those are treatable conditions in their own right, a proper medical evaluation matters even more for women — sometimes labs are part of the answer. A doctor sorts this out; guessing does not.

The Uberhair journey is the same for women as men: free guided photo check, Cindy, and a consultation with a network doctor you choose.

The honest next step for most hair questions is a measured look at your own scalp. The Uberhair hair check is free, takes about 3 minutes from your phone, and your photos go to the doctor you choose.

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Uberhair connects you with hair and skin providers and helps you prepare for your visit. It does not provide medical advice — always talk to your provider about your care.