home treatment for hair loss includes hair care and hairstyling techniques that may help you cover thinning or bald spots on the scalp. this may be easier for women because inherited hair loss ( androgenetic alopecia ) causes a general thinning that is usually not as severe as it is in men. hair sprays dyes and perms can help make the hair appear fuller. in women with inherited hair loss hair care and the occasional use of grooming products hair sprays hair color teasing permanents or frequent washing will not increase hair loss. but if your hair loss is caused by hair care then perms and dyes may contribute to more hair loss. for both men and women hair thinning and baldness increase the risk of sunburn and skin cancer on the scalp. when in the sun wear a hat or use a sunscreen with an spf of 30 or more to prevent sun damage to the scalp. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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