Maureen Nolan: My Hair Fell Out During Menopause

Everyone expects hot flashes and mood swings to occur during "the change," but did you know that many women also experience hair loss and thinning during and after this period? 

Maureen Nolan, of the 80s pop group The Nolans, was recently interviewed about her experience with hair loss during menopause. 

‘I felt depressed. I was getting old and now my hair, which had been thick and shiny, was thinning and falling out,’ she told the reporter. While the experience of hair loss can be traumatic for women, it is quite common, especially during menopause. More than 40 percent of women experience hair loss and thinning during menopause, some more severe others. 

Loss of both progesterone and estrogen, and increases in testosterone during menopause is thought to cause hair loss.  

While hair loss during menopause can be part of the process, it is always good to see a doctor if you are experiencing hair loss or thinning as they can be a symptom of other health problems. 

There are many treatment options tailored for women - but early detection is key for optimal results, so if you have questions or concerns, don't wait to call a hair restoration physician.

Genetics Play Role in Scott Caan's Hair Loss

While genetics aren't everything - they do play an undeniable role in hair loss. Approximately 95% of men and 70% of women with thinning hair is caused by a hereditary condition called androgenetic alopecia.  


Take actors James and Scott Caan for example, the father and son team not only share the spotlight, but also their struggles with hair loss.


Scott, 34, is already seeing considerable recession in his hairline, which isn't uncommon for men his age. In fact, nearly 30 percent of men in their 30s experience some male pattern baldness. His father also began losing his hair around this same time. 


But luckily, thanks to new technology, hair loss is no longer inevitable - it's optional! 


I'd recommend a regiment of FDA-approved Rogaine or Propecia to help prevent further hair loss. Low level laser therapy can also do wonders at stimulating growth and promoting healthier hair. And if all else fails, there is always hair transplantation. 


Scott would hardly be the first actor to embrace these treatments, more celebrities are investing in hair restoration than ever before. New technology and non-invasive procedures are selling points for many actors looking to enhance their looks discreetly. 

Study: Balding in 20s May be Early Sign of Prostate Cancer

Men who experience balding in their 20s may be twice as likely to get prostate cancer later in life, according to a new study.

The study, published this week in the journal Annals of Oncology, suggests that early hair loss could be used to select men for prostate screening. The study didn't report any link between between hair loss later in life and risk for cancer.

Male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia, is very common and affects 50 percent of men at some point in their lives, and some as early as their 20s.

Previous studies linked its onset to the conversion of testosterone to androgenic hormones, similarly, androgens have been implicated in the onset and growth of prostate cancer.

The drug finasteride, currently used to treat baldness, blocks the conversion of testosterone to an androgen thought to cause hair loss. Studies have also shown the drug to be successful at lowering the incidence of prostate cancer.

Further studies will be conducted to see if screenings might be appropriate for men with very early balding - but the research team warns that it is still too premature to conclude that early balding and prostate cancer are linked.