The most common form of hair loss in women, as well as men, is called pattern hair loss AKA androgenetic alopecia (AGA).  AGA is known as pattern hair loss because hair outside of the pattern is remains essentially unchanged, while hair inside the pattern thins and ultimately weakens and dies.  There are three key factors that influence the disorder.

Your e-mail was forwarded to my attention so I hope you do not mind if I reply personally.  I should preface my comments by noting that I am a Ph.D. research scientist, NOT an M.D. clinician.  This means that any thoughts I offer in this regard should not be construed as medical advice.  As long as we both appreciate the limitations of what I've just conveyed, here are my thoughts.