Elisabeth Moss (born October 15, 1983) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of first daughter Zoey Bartlet on the television serial drama The West Wing. She had the role of Christina on the television serial drama Invasion. She holds a major supporting role in the AMC original series Mad Men. Moss has also appeared in several commercials, including an ad for Secret brand deodorant and one for Excedrin Migraine. Moss is a member of the Church of Scientology.
Elisabeth Moss began acting in 1990 when she starred as Robin in the television movie Bad Girls. She then filmed numerous other films. In 1993, she provided the voice of Michelle in the animated film Once Upon a Forest. In 1999, she had a supporting role (as Polly the burn victim) in Girl, Interrupted, opposite Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie. She starred in four other films before Virgin. Virgin was Moss's breakthrough performance; she earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination, although she lost to Charlize Theron. She recently completed filming Day Zero, with Elijah Wood and Chris Klein, and is currently filming roles in New Orleans Monamour, The Pack, and The Attic, slated for a 2007 release. She was also the star of the re-make of Escape to Witch Mountain, a Disney film. She appeared in the February 22, 2007, episode of Grey's Anatomy as Nina Rogerson the daughter of a patient (3x19 My Favorite Mistake). She was named in July 2007 to be part of the new show on AMC called Mad Men, a drama based on the activities of a Madison Avenue advertising agency in 1960.
Here's a report by dermatologists on the causes of bad hair:
Pattern hair loss in both sexes is marked by a progressive miniaturization of hair follicles, causing a shortening of the hairīs growth cycle. As the growth phase shortens, the hair becomes thinner and shorter, to the point where there is no growth at all. Because hereditary hair loss is gradual, the sooner treatment is started, the better the chances of results.
"When someone confronts his or her hair loss and treats it early, treatment is more effective," said Dr. Shapiro. "It's important for patients to realize all there is to gain by addressing hair loss sooner rather than later."
Although there is no cure, there are several different treatment options for men and women suffering from pattern hair loss:
-- Minoxidil topical solution works on hair follicles to reverse the shrinking process and stimulate new growth on the top of the scalp. It is sold over the counter in 2 percent and 5 percent solutions and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use by men and women. Minoxidil is the only hair regrowth ingredient approved by the FDA for use by women. It must be used indefinitely to continue its effectiveness.
-- Finasteride, a pill taken orally, stimulates hair regrowth by blocking the formation of the active male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is FDA-approved for use by men and is available by prescription. Like minoxidil, finasteride must be used indefinitely to continue its effectiveness.
-- Hair transplant surgery involves removing healthy hair follicles from one area of the scalp and transplanting them to the bald areas.
Newer techniques such as strip harvesting and follicular unit grafting have revolutionized the procedure to give very natural-looking results. "These newer techniques make for the best possible cosmetic results," said Dr. Shapiro. "Patients can expect a totally natural-looking hair transplant because the grafts are taken from the patient's own scalp."