For women

Hair Thinning in Women

Hair thinning in women is common and usually shows up first as a wider part. Here is how to recognize it and where to start.

Female hair thinning

Which stage looks like yours?

Thinning in women usually starts at the part. Find the picture closest to yours to see where to start.

Stage 1

Starting

A slightly wider part and a little less volume on top.
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Stage 2

Mild

The part looks wider and more scalp shows in bright light.
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Stage 3

Moderate

Thinning runs along the part and spreads across the top.
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Stage 4

Advanced

Hair is thin across the top and the scalp is easy to see.
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Illustrations for reference only, not photos of real customers or results. If hair loss is sudden, patchy or comes with other symptoms, talk to a doctor.

Common patterns

Widening part: the most common early sign in women. The part looks wider and more scalp shows under bright light.
Excessive shedding: more hair than usual in the brush or shower drain, often after stress, illness or childbirth.

Where to start

FOLIGAIN® Minoxidil 2% for women: a treatment that regrows hair on the top of the scalp for hereditary hair thinning. Use it daily; results usually take about 4 months.
TRIOXIDIL® for women: our cosmetic hair care for fuller, thicker-looking hair, as a shampoo, conditioner and daily formula.
Women's Hair Regrowth Kit: minoxidil and TRIOXIDIL® together in one routine.