Surprisingly, a recent survey of Americans indicated that many would trade life savings, give up sex, or turn away new friends for more hair. That’s right, more hair. There are four signs of hair loss; a wider part, thinning hair, hair accumulation, and a more visible scalp. When you notice any of these things, you can be sure that you are losing hair. But how can you treat hair loss? The first thing to do is talk to your doctor because they are the only ones that can diagnose the causes of hair loss and provide effective treatment. Hair loss can be caused by emotional stress or it could be an indication of a serious health problem. Some treatment options include hair transplant surgery, where the healthy hair from the sides of the scalp are taken and transplanted into the balding areas. Hair loss drugs can help to lessen the amount of hair lost, but they are not always able to regrow hair. Low level laser therapy is also a way to treat hair loss. Lasers are designed to wake up hair follicles.

Key Points:

• It’s estimated that hair loss affects nearly 30 million women in the United States alone.
• 4 signs of Hair Loss 1: wider part 2: thinning hair 3: hair accumulation 4: more visible scalp
• Hair Loss is treatable through: Hair transplant therapy. Hair loss drugs. Low level laser therapy (LLLT).