Alterations in Hair Follicle Dynamics in Women

The 2013 document reviews the impact of hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause on women's hair follicle dynamics, leading to conditions like hair loss, alopecia, and facial hirsutism. It points out that disturbances in the hair cycle are often behind these disorders and that the increasing proportion of postmenopausal women suggests a rise in these issues. The review criticizes the lack of evidence for specific treatments for endocrine-related hair disorders in post-partum and postmenopausal women and calls for targeted treatment methods. It also addresses hirsutism, noting its prevalence in about 50% of postmenopausal women and its potential causes, ranging from PCOS to more severe conditions. The document underscores the need for improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hair disorders in women, tailored to the physiological changes of different life stages. The research received funding from the University Hospital of Liège and reported no conflicts of interest.