Hair loss can be a worrisome, scary occurrence especially when you don’t know why it is happening and are unsure what you can do about it. The good news is that many types of hair loss can be prevented, slowed, or sometimes reversed, depending on the underlying condition. Female hair loss is not uncommon, though male pattern baldness may make it more common for men to lose their hair. If you are beginning to see more hair in the shower or on your brush than you used to, it may be time to take a closer look at what’s occurring and why.