hair loss

Dermatologists are increasingly prescribing minoxidil in low-dose pills to help men and women regrow hair. The practice follows recent studies suggesting the ingredient is effective when taken by mouth.

Cancer chemotherapy often means serious hair loss, but many patients may be spared that as the result of a new device that looks a little like a World War II aviator's cap.

Cooling caps haven't been studied much in the U.S., and only one is approved by the FDA. Studies of two different caps show they can reduce hair loss by half in many women undergoing chemo.