Health Tip: Losing Your Hair?

(HealthDay News) — Baldness, once thought to be a male-only condition, also affects women.

Want to know more? Here’s some background information, courtesy of the American Academy of Dermatology:

Hair care practices can worsen hair loss. Avoid activities that can damage hair, such as blow drying on the highest heat setting.
Temporary factors such as childbirth, stress and illness can trigger hair loss, but this type of loss typically stops over time.
Talk to your doctor about your medications, and any that may contribute to hair loss. Never stop taking a medication without discussing with your doctor.