Men aren't the only ones bothered by hair loss: In a recent GoodHousekeeping.com survey, more than half the respondents clicked on "thinning hair" as their number-one concern. "As you get older, your part becomes a little wider, or you may notice thinning along the hairline," says Jennifer Linder, M.D., a dermatologist in Scottsdale, AZ.
Stress can also lead to hair loss: Sudden physical or emotional traumas, like a death in the family, may signal the hair follicles to enter a resting phase. Around three months later, that hair will fall out. Although seeing more strands in the shower drain can be alarming, rest assured that your locks should return to normal growth within a few months — provided the source of your stress is gone. Fortunately, most hair loss in women is treatable (once you've ruled out underlying health issues with your doctor).
The first line of attack is often Women's Rogaine ($25 for a one-month supply, drugstores), which is FDA-approved for regrowing hair. "You can get it at almost any pharmacy, and it works for most women," says Dr. Linder. The only catch: Rogaine is not a cure; you have to keep using it. The FDA is currently reviewing study data on a much pricier option for women: HairMax LaserComb ($545, hairmax.com) stimulates the follicle with light energy; it already has FDA clearance for increasing hair growth in men.
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