What can you do to keep your hair? Maintain your health, and be gentle with the hair you have:

• Don't use harsh chemicals on your hair.
  
  
• Massage your scalp to increase circulation and promote hair growth.
  
  
• Use a comb instead of a brush, and comb gently.
  
  
• Treat any underlying medical conditions.
  
  
• Try a medicinal treatment such as Rogaine or Propecia.
  
  
• Be gentle with hair accessories.
  
  
• If you're not eating a balanced diet, take vitamin supplements as recommended by your doctor.

If treatments don't help with your hair loss, learn to accept your thinning hair. If you feel uncomfortable, make hats your new style trademark or try a subtle wig. Hair loss isn't the end of the world - and many more people are afflicted with it than you think.