Hair Loss in Elderly Women: A Dermatological Concern

    March 2010 in “ European Journal of Dermatology ”
    Wen Chieh Chen, Chao‐Chun Yang, Antonia Todorova, Safaa Al Khuzaei, Chiu Hc, W.-I. Worret, Johannes Ring
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    TLDR Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
    The 2010 document reviewed hair loss in elderly women, noting it as a significant dermatological concern. It discussed the aging of hair follicles, the exacerbation of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) post-menopause, and the importance of hormone surveying for internal androgen-producing tumors in cases of sudden AGA exacerbation. The prevalence of alopecia totalis and universalis was found to be lower in postmenopausal women, while conditions like telogen effluvium, trichotillomania, and tinea capitis were also covered. The review concluded that hair loss in postmenopausal women is often due to multiple factors and requires careful evaluation, suggesting that hormonal changes after menopause significantly affect hair characteristics and that more research is needed on hormone replacement therapy's potential benefits for hair follicle aging.
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