Actually, it occurs quite often. Although it is not as common as in men, it can affect over one in four women. Some women experience general thinning while others have a pattern of temple recessions. There are many hair loss causes, including:
Moisture in the air increases the number of mould spores, which is why wet autumns create a particular problem. The moment that a mould spore lands on the moist lining of the nose, eye or airways, the allergen begins to leak out of the spore, causing symptoms such as non-stop sneezing. Avoid certain gardening activities, such as raking rotting leaves or composting, as these can disturb mould spores.
Tips to help prevent nosebleeds include: 1  Keeping the lining of the nose moist. Especially during colder months when air is dry, apply a thin, light coating of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or antibiotic ointment (bacitracin, Neosporin) with a cotton swab three times a day. 2  Trimming your child's fingernails.