Signed, Scared and Thinning Dear Scared and Thinning, First of all, you should know that each person should expect to lose between 100-200 strands of hair a day. This is because hair grows in cycles that last from two to seven years. Each individual strand has its own seven year cycle, until it falls out as a normal part of brushing or washing your hair. Wheat germ is considered to be an excellent supplement for hair loss. If you feel like your hair is coming out in handfuls, you should contact a doctor, who will probably want to do a complete workup, to see if there is a link to any other medical problem.
Hair loss can also be stress-related, or tied to an emotional problem.
In thinking about starting Rogaine, remember that it is a lifelong commitment. You need to use the drug regularly and consistently to produce results. This is a big investment and commitment to make, and your provider will probably want to discuss this with you before prescribing the hair-stimulating product.