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Blog Archive for December - 2008
Did Rogaine Cause My Scalp Burning and Body Aches? What Else Can I Try to Stop Hair Loss? - Tuesday, December 30, 2008

It's encouraging that you sought a second medical opinion when your dermatologist told you your body aches and scalp irritation were not from the Rogaine. I agree with your second doctor that it's quite possible. A surefire way to know is to stop using the Rogaine and see if any of the side effects continue and for how long...
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Can I Apply Rogaine over Dermmatch Topical Hair Loss Concealer? - Sunday, December 28, 2008

Dermmatch hair loss cover-up can create a thin (or even thick) layer on the balding scalp quite possibly preventing full absorption of the Rogaine. Though it's not highly convenient, I happen to agree with the Rogaine representative that washing out the Dermmatch before applying Rogaine is...
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Forehead Hair Loss and Thinning - Looking for Solutions - Sunday, December 21, 2008

If you are experiencing temple hair loss or hairline recession, this could be the onset of female or male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia). If you are losing hair rapidly in a single targeted area, it may be alopecia areata. These two causes of hair loss are distinct from...
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Inflamed Nipple Using Propecia for Hair Loss - Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Breast that tenderness, lumps, and nipple discharge have been reported as possible side effects of Propecia for hair loss. As Propecia's website reports, you should report these or any other usual possible side effects to your doctor. You may have to...
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Which Hair Loss Shampoos Are Effective in Treating Baldness? - Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Because it is usually applied to the scalp and washed out so quickly, we don't have a lot of faith that any shampoo is great at blocking DHT or fighting against male or female baldness. However, a few such as Nizoral and Revita have some evidence of efficacy. Both contain...
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Can Rogaine and Propecia be used together? - Monday, December 15, 2008

Not only can Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) be used as hair loss treatments simultaneously, together they can have a synergistic effect, improving the likelihood of stopping baldness and stimulating hair regrowth. While Rogaine works to stimulate...
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Did Extremely Tight Braids and Hair Pulling Cause my Hair Loss? - Thursday, December 11, 2008

If you are experiencing hair loss, it’s important to determine whether its cause is due to hair pulling or genetic male pattern baldness by consulting with a dermatologist. Hair loss caused by excessive hair pulling is called traction alopecia, and in many cases, unless scalp scarring occurs, lost hair typically returns. If these lines you are referring to are scars, the hair may not return and may need treatment.
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Can Rogaine Work to Stop Non DHT Related Hair Loss? - Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Since Rogaine (minoxidil) works by stimulating hair follicles rather than inhibiting the production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), Rogaine has been used with moderate success for other types of hair loss, including Alopecia Areata, Traction Alopecia, and Diffuse Alopecia. If you suspect non-genetic causes of hair loss, be sure to...
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Is Weight Loss a Side Effect of Rogaine Hair Loss Treatment? - Monday, December 08, 2008

According to Rogaine's website, weight gain, not weight loss is a possible reported side effect of Rogaine hair loss treatment. Keep in mind that a number of things might be contributing to your weight loss including a change in the amount, duration, or intensity of exercise routines, diet habits, age, medical conditions/changes...
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Does Drinking and Marijuana Use Cause or Contribute to Hair Loss? - Sunday, December 07, 2008

Smoking and drinking excessively are two things people often do that are bad for their overall health. And though minimizing or eliminating the use of these substances, while adding a healthy diet and proactive exercise regime can contribute to a happier and healthier life (and hair), smoking and drinking have not been found to cause or contribute to genetic female or male pattern baldness.
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Will Hair Loss Continue if I Stop Taking Propecia for 1 Week While I Renew My Prescription? - Thursday, December 04, 2008

I don't think the occasional week without taking Propecia will have a detrimental effect on your hair. However, be sure to renew your prescription as soon as possible to keep the amount of finasteride in your bloodstream as consistent as possible. If you are off Propecia for hair loss too long...
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What Can I do to Treat Hair Loss on my Temple due to a Boil? - Wednesday, December 03, 2008

It's possible that your lost hair will regrow on its own, but it really depends on the underlying cause of this boil you've experienced. If it was a severe case of folliculitis, it carries with it the possibility of permanent hair loss, but not necessarily.
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What Can be Done to Cure Hair Loss from Bulimia? - Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Extreme malnutrition can cause hair loss since the body is not getting all the nutrients and vitamins it needs to nourish the body or the hair follicles. In many cases, hair loss can be reversed once the body obtains proper nutrition. Only very rarely will...
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Will Taking Propecia and Proscar for Hair Loss Simultaneously Increase the Amount of Hair Growth? - Monday, December 01, 2008

Proscar and Propecia for hair loss both contains the same active ingredient finasteride. Where Propecia contains 1mg of the drug, Proscar contains 5mg. If you take one pill of both of these drugs daily, you will be consuming 6mg of finasteride, well over the FDA approved dosage for hair loss of approximately 1mg.
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