Hair-loss has many causes

July 17, 2010 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have a problem that has become embarrassing for me. I am a healthy 43-year-old woman. I am within normal weight, have no medical problems, and take only a multivitamin and calcium supplement daily.

My problem is that my bangs have become very thin and I have a semi-bald spot at the top of that area. I also seem to be losing a lot of hair while showering. Is there anything I can eat, supplements or herbal remedies that I can take, or a procedure that can correct this problem or at least stop it from continuing? I have become self-conscious about this and hope you have some suggestions. I will truly try anything.
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What shampoo is best for thinning hair?

July 9, 2010 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: My problem is thinning hair. I’ve been using Rogaine, and hopefully it will help. I’ve been to a dermatologist and was told I may have female-pattern baldness. I feel they say this because they don’t know the real cause.

I’ve had hormone testing that was OK. Can you help me to find the right shampoo to help my hair? On the Internet, they claim Provillus is the best product, but this comes with pills and a topical serum that make me leery.
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