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By Dr Samila Asad, Trichologist and Women’s Health Specialist GP
For many people, hair is more than just something we style or maintain—it’s part of our identity, our expression, and how we feel about ourselves. So, when hair begins to thin, fall out, or change in texture, it can feel like losing a piece of who we are.
If you’re experiencing hair loss, please know this: you’re not alone. And what you’re going through is valid – your concerns, your feelings, and your questions all matter.
This blog is for you, to help you understand what might be happening and to gently guide you toward support.
What Causes Hair Loss?
Female hair loss isn’t always straightforward. There are many reasons why it happens—and every story is unique. Here are some of the most common causes I see in practice:
Hormonal Changes
From perimenopause and menopause to conditions like PCOS or postpartum shifts, our hormones play a powerful role in hair health. These changes can make hair feel thinner, more fragile, or cause it to fall out more than usual. It can feel like your body is changing in ways you didn’t expect and your hair is one of the first places you notice.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Sometimes, hair loss is your body’s quiet way of asking for support. Low iron, vitamin D, zinc, or biotin can affect your hair’s ability to grow and stay strong. Whether it’s due to diet, stress, or absorption issues, your hair often reflects what’s happening internally. A useful way to find this out is to have a blood test to detect whether any deficiencies exist.
Stress and Emotional Strain
Have you been through a tough time recently – emotionally, physically, or even something subtle that built up over time?
Stress has a remarkable way of showing up in our bodies, and for many, it shows up in their hair. Months after a significant event, you might notice more shedding, thinning, or patchy areas.
Thyroid and Other Health Conditions
Conditions like an underactive or overactive thyroid can quietly disrupt your hair growth cycle. Likewise, autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata can cause patchy loss that often feels sudden and distressing.
Genetics
For some, hair loss runs in the family. Whether it starts early or progresses slowly, the emotional toll can be just as heavy – especially if no one talks about it. You may have been told it’s just “something you have to accept,” but I’m here to tell you that support and treatment options do exist.
How Female Hair Loss Really Affects You
Female hair loss is so much more than a physical change.
You might find yourself avoiding mirrors, cancelling social events. feeling embarrassed, frustrated, or even ashamed. Some patients have shared with me that they’ve stopped doing the things they love, or that their confidence has quietly eroded over time.
These feelings are real. And they deserve to be acknowledged, not brushed aside.
You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone
I want you to know there is hope. There are answers and there is support.
I offer one-to-one consultations to gently explore what might be causing your hair loss. We’ll talk through your health history, any investigations you may need, and what treatment options are available to you. Most importantly, you’ll be heard – without judgement, without rushing, and with the compassion you deserve.
Let’s start with a free discovery call.
This is a safe, informal space to talk about what’s been going on and how I can help. You don’t need to have all the answers—just a willingness to take that first step.
Click here to book your free discovery call with me
Because you deserve to feel confident, whole, and supported—inside and out.
Speak soon,
Dr Samila
