(HealthDay News) -- Age, changes in hormone levels, and genetics can contribute to pattern baldness in women, as more frequently occurs in men.

Here are possible treatment options for female pattern baldness, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

• Minoxidil, a prescription treatment applied to the scalp, may help restore hair growth.
• Hair transplants (hair plugs) involve implanting hair follicles into the scalp, and may lead to permanent hair growth and restoration.
• Different hairstyles can mask areas of baldness.
• Hairpieces or hair weaves can disguise baldness and improve cosmetic appearance.