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Home | Consult Us | Hair Loss Blog Hair Loss Blog ArchiveBlog Archive for November - 2007How Can I Treat my Genetic Hair Loss Condition? - Friday, November 30, 2007 Hair loss sufferers are seeking hair loss help worldwide in order to regrow hair. But which treatments for hair loss actually work? Read this hair loss blog to read about hair loss treatments that may help you win the fight against future hair loss and maybe even regrow hair. Propecia (finasteride) works by blocking the production of 5-alpha reductase enzymes which when combined with testosterone creates dihydrotestosterone (DHT) - the hormone responsible for hereditary hair loss. Chemically speaking, Propecia starts to work right away however, it might take up to 3 months for hair loss to lessen. Currently, there are only two FDA approved hair loss treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia (hereditary hair loss) which include Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxodil). Read this article to learn more about these hair loss medications and others that may help regrow hair. Many hair loss sufferers come to our hair restoration forum seeking hair loss help wondering which treatments work for hair loss. We all want to regrow hair however, the problem is there are so many hair loss treatments on the market, it's virtually impossible to know which one's work and which one's don't. This article will explain how to evaluate hair loss treatments for yourself in order to make a proper conclusion as to whether or not a treatment is worth considering. Many young hair loss sufferers seeking hair loss help come to our discussion forum community asking about hair transplantation as a possible means solve their hair loss problem. Though hair restoration surgery may be an option, there are several things to consider. The truth is, that young hair loss sufferers, especially those who just started to lose hair are typically not good hair transplant candidates. Admittedly, this topic is very controversial. Read this entire article for important information. A very common question asked by hair loss sufferers seeking hair restoration treatments is about the cost of a hair transplant. The cost of hair transplantation will vary on a number of variables including the hair transplant clinic chosen, the number of follicular unit grafts excised/inserted (dependent upon a hair transplant patient's hair restoration goals), and the type of hair transplant surgery performed. The reason why hair transplantation is often a viable option for those suffering androgenetic alopecia (genetic hair loss in the form of male pattern baldness - MPB or female pattern baldness - FPB) is because the transplanted hair is permanent. By removing hair from the donor area (the sides and back of the head) in an area referred to as the "safe zone", a quality hair restoration physician that uses ultra refined follicular unit grafting ensures that a patient receives a natural looking state of the art hair transplantation that lasts a lifetime. There is a lot to consider when researching hair transplantation. The key to a successful hair transplant is research and education. This will lead to the selection of a first-rate hair restoration physician who will ultimately have your best interest at heart. Read this article to see a number of considerations to evaluate before undergoing hair transplant surgery.
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