And by the time we reach age 50, about half of us will have experienced it.
But as common as it is, in many ways hair loss remains a taboo topic.
Theres a link between stress and hair loss.
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Minoxidil remains one of the most promising topical treatments for hair loss.
When taken orally, the ingredient lowers your blood pressure, says Dr. Saedi.
When applied to the scalp directly, it dilates blood vessels, increasing blood supply.
This allows hairs to receive more nutrients, which in turn stimulates growth.
Hair transplants aren’t a one-and-done fix.
Most people who appear to have had “successful” transplants have undergone at least two, she says.
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