New Hope For Hair Loss

Pretty Ripe receives almost a dozen letters about thinning hair and hair loss every week. It's a concern that piques desperation and brings on "buy anything, try anything" syndrome. Unfortunately, most supplements and topicals don't get high marks from MDs-and who wants to waste three months and hundreds of dollars on a product that doesn't move the needle? Now, the good news: Recently, dermatologists at Yale and George Washington University talked to the New York Times about prescribing low-dose minoxidil pills and seeing major results in hair growth. If you're tearing up every time you brush your hair, talk to a dermatologist who understands hair loss and be sure to ask about this option. (It's incredibly cheaper than treatments.) Also, know that you'e not alone--almost 40% of women experience hair loss after the age of 40. Refer to the American Academy of Dermatology Association if you're looking for a local specialist.

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