BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Hair loss affects about 60 million men in the United States. but the problem also plagues more than 20 million women.
Joan Denton shied away from a lot of activities when her hair loss got bad. Now, she's able to enjoy each day and not worry about whether her hair looks thin.
Alan Bauman, M.D., says it takes a variety of therapies to help women go grow back their hair.
"Just like if you are on a health kick, you want to use diet and exercise to get the result, the same is true in other areas of medicine -- like hair loss. And today, the number of tools are increasing," Dr. Bauman said.
Women and hair loss
Hair loss affects about 60 million men in the United States. but the problem also plagues more than 20 million women.
One of the newest techniques involves lasers. The light energy stimulates cells and causes hair to grow. Patients need up to three, 15-minute sessions a week in an office setting. The cost? About $4,000 a year. Or they can try hand-held lasers at home for up to $3,500.
Rogaine is another option. The two-percent solution is FDA-approved for women. It costs about $40 a month. Your doctor may also prescribe Propecia. It's a pill that costs about $60 a month. This medication has not been approved for use in women because its effects on unborn children are unknown. The tried and true hair transplant offers impressive results for women at about $10,000.
Joan tried lasers, drugs and had a transplant. "I am a different person. I got my life back. I no longer have to worry about going out and having the wind blow." And she hopes other women won't have to either!
Joan Denton shied away from a lot of activities when her hair loss got bad. Now, she's able to enjoy each day and not worry about whether her hair looks thin.
Alan Bauman, M.D., says it takes a variety of therapies to help women go grow back their hair.
"Just like if you are on a health kick, you want to use diet and exercise to get the result, the same is true in other areas of medicine -- like hair loss. And today, the number of tools are increasing," Dr. Bauman said.
Women and hair loss
Hair loss affects about 60 million men in the United States. but the problem also plagues more than 20 million women.
One of the newest techniques involves lasers. The light energy stimulates cells and causes hair to grow. Patients need up to three, 15-minute sessions a week in an office setting. The cost? About $4,000 a year. Or they can try hand-held lasers at home for up to $3,500.
Rogaine is another option. The two-percent solution is FDA-approved for women. It costs about $40 a month. Your doctor may also prescribe Propecia. It's a pill that costs about $60 a month. This medication has not been approved for use in women because its effects on unborn children are unknown. The tried and true hair transplant offers impressive results for women at about $10,000.
Joan tried lasers, drugs and had a transplant. "I am a different person. I got my life back. I no longer have to worry about going out and having the wind blow." And she hopes other women won't have to either!
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