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Dermatologists Help Women with Hair Loss
A recent column in the New York Times conveys key facts that can help women faced with thinning hair. Through interviews with dermatologists, the writer covers many of the reasons that women lose their hair. Having experienced hair loss herself, she offers the following guidance:

“Be proactive if your hair is thinning and see a dermatologist right away.”

You can find a dermatologist in your area at Find a Dermatologist. If you wish, you can narrow your search to dermatologists who specialize in hair disorders.

For more information about hair loss:
Age-related Concerns: Hair Loss
Cosmetic Procedures: Hair Restoration
Good Hair Care May Head off Hair Loss
Hair Loss (fact sheet)
Hair Loss and Hair Restoration
What Causes Hair Loss?

Reference:
Alderman L. “When Hair Loss Strikes, a Doctor Is a Girl’s Best Friend.” New York Times, Published January 15, 2010. Available at www.nytimes.com/2010/01/16/health/16patient.html. Last accessed 1/19/2010.

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