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Blog Archive for October - 2008
Is Finotop-1 a Legitimate Generic Version of Finasteride for Hair Loss? - Thursday, October 30, 2008

Generic finasteride is sold under a number of different names online. And though Finotop-1 very well may be a legitimate product it's a good idea to proceed with caution when considering purchasing hair loss treatments online...
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Can Zinc Stop Hair Loss and Cause Hair Regrowth? - Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Though many people suffering from the common cold pop zinc tablets to lessen the duration of its symptoms I haven't seen any compelling clinical evidence or before/after photos suggesting zinc can stop hair loss or stimulate hair regrowth...
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Will Switching from Avodart (Dutasteride) to Propecia (Finasteride) Cause Additional Hair Loss? - Sunday, October 26, 2008

Typically it is recommended for hair loss suffering men to use Propecia (finasteride) first to see how it works for them. Only if it is ineffective in treating baldness after a year or so of use, do physicians typically recommend moving to the more potent Avodart (dutasteride), which has not yet been FDA approved as a hair loss treatment.
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Can I Take Oral Nizoral Tablets for Hair Loss? - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Oral Nizoral tablets appear to be for fungus infections that topical ketoconazole products can't help due to their location. Interestingly enough, a rare reported side effect of oral Nizoral is hair loss. Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are the two most effective non-surgical hair loss products to...
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Does Propecia Cause Permanent Hair Loss? Is there a More Effective Treatment? - Monday, October 20, 2008

Though a temporary hair shedding can occur from taking Propecia during the first couple months, hair loss is not a side effect of Propecia. If you are still losing hair 14 months after taking Propecia, you may just not be a responder to the medication. You may want to consider speaking to a hair restoration physician about...
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Is it Normal for Women with Hair Loss to Take Propecia (Finasteride)? - Sunday, October 19, 2008

Propecia (finasteride) should not be used by pregnant women with hair loss or even touched since it can be harmful to the fetus. Some dermatologists will prescribe Propecia to women if there is no chance or desire of pregnancy while on Propecia. Propecia has other side effects, some that..
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Accelerated Hair Loss While on Propecia (Finasteride) - Thursday, October 16, 2008

What you're experiencing is perfectly normal. And though you know it it doesn't change the fact that you are emotionally upset that you are experiencing even more hair loss. In my opinion, it's still the best thing to do to give Propecia (finasteride) a full year to...
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How Long Does it Take Scalp Med Hair Loss Treatment to Regrow my Hair? - Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Non-surgical hair loss treatments are not guaranteed to work. However the active ingredient minoxidil in Scalp Med is an FDA approved hair regrowth solution. Minoxidil typically works more effectively in areas of thinning hair, but most likely won't accomplish much in completely bald areas. In my opinion, the most effective...
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Is there any Correlation Between Scalp Hair Loss and Increased Body Hair? - Monday, October 13, 2008

Isn't it funny that hair seems to simply migrates from your balding scalp to other less desirable parts of one's body such as your ears, nose, back, and even your posterior? Though the above is meant to be humorous, it’s true that as we get older that hair miraculously appears in places we’d rather it didn’t. However, scalp hair loss and increase in body hair are...
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What to Tell My Girlfriend About Why I Shave My Head - Thursday, October 09, 2008

women often appreciate vulnerability and honesty. Letting a girl into your heart will often open the door for her to allow you into hers. If she's really into you, and not just whether or not you have hair, then confiding in her about your hair loss and feelings about it could immediately create...
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Losing 15 or More Hairs Daily in the Shower - Am I Going Bald? - Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Regular hair loss of up to 50-100 hairs daily is considered normal. Learn more about the normal hair growth cycle. Admittedly, excessive hair shedding is sometimes hard to spot until your hair starts to noticeably become thin. To check for signs of balding, you may consider...
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Taking Propecia verses Proscar for Hair Loss - Costs - Monday, October 06, 2008

Many leading hair restoration physicians will prescribe 1/4 Proscar pill over Propecia because it's less expensive. Whereas paying for Propecia costs as much as $80 monthly, Proscar is a fraction of the cost...
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25 Year Old with Hair Loss for 5 Years Seeing Real Treatments - Thursday, October 02, 2008

In my opinion, consider getting on Propecia (finasteride - for men only) and Rogaine (minoxidil), the two most effective non-surgical hair loss treatments available. Though neither is a miracle hair loss cure, Propecia and Rogaine can slow down, stop, and even reverse genetic male pattern baldness in some cases. Only hair transplant surgery is proven to...
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