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Can Provillus Hair Loss Treatment Regrow Hair in Completely Bald Areas? - Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Even proven non-surgical hair loss treatments aren't proven to grow hair in completely bald areas - only hair transplant surgery is proven to do that. However, some medication may slow down, stop, or even reverse hair loss by rejuvenating thinning hair. Provillus hair treatment includes both...
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Can I Buy Legitimate Finasteride for Hair Loss Online? - Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The concept of generic medication is brilliant since it's virtually the same thing as the name brand for virtually half the price. The problem with online pharmacies however, is that while some are legitimate, some are sending out sugar pills in placement of real medication.
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Does Nourkrin Hair Nutrient Work to Stop Hair Loss? - Monday, March 23, 2009

Nourkrin hair nutrient is a food supplement that allegedly promotes hair growth and strengthens thinning hair. However, most herbal treatments lack the clinical studies to support any claims of stopping hair loss. Therefore, until I see clinical studies...
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Does Wearing a Hat Cause Hair Loss? - Thursday, March 19, 2009

This is an age old hair loss myth and still believed today by many. You are safe to wear any hat you'd like without risking losing any hair. Of course, if you are suffering from genetic male pattern baldness, you will lose hair susceptible to DHT...
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What are the Benefits and Risks of using Both Propecia and Rogaine for Hair Loss? - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Many hair restoration physicians feel that there may be a synergistic benefit from using both Propecia and Rogaine together as hair loss treatments. While Propecia (finasteride) works to inhibit the further production of DHT - the hormone responsible for genetic male pattern baldness, Rogaine (minoxidil) works to stimulate the follicles and...
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Increased Hair Loss While on Rogaine Foam - Tuesday, March 17, 2009

During the first few months of using Rogaine (minoxidil), whether using the foam or liquid, an initial hair shedding phase is typical. Though the hair growth mechanism of minoxidil is somewhat a mystery, as it penetrates the scalp and starts working to...
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Is a Widow's Peak a Sign of Hair Loss? - Monday, March 16, 2009

Though genetic male pattern baldness can start at early ages, a widow's peak isn't in itself a sign of hereditary hair loss. A widow's peak in itself is genetic and therefore should have been there since your hair grew in shortly after birth. The key is to watch to see if your hairline is receding, which may be an indication of...
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Losing 30 to 50 Hairs Daily - Am I Going Bald? - Thursday, March 12, 2009

If you believe you are losing your hair and/or seeing signs of thinning or baldness, you may want to consult with a dermatologist to determine with certainty the cause. The most common cause of hair loss to date is still genetics and when caught early, is often treatable with non-surgical hair loss...
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Is it Ok to Take Propecia Every Other Day? - Wednesday, March 11, 2009

5he FDA approved dosage of finasteride to treat hair loss is 1mg daily. However, some physicians do prescribe .5mg of finasteride daily (one Propecia pill cut in half) and I know patients who have claimed to have success with it...
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Effective Hair Loss Treatments for a 16 year Old Boy - Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Male pattern baldness is not age discriminatory and can start in men or boys at early ages. To date, only Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are proven and FDA approved to stop hair loss. Given your young age, you and your doctor should decide whether or not Propecia is fitting for you at this point in time. Your doctor may decide...
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Is Fincar 5 A Suitable Alternative to Propecia for Hair Loss? - Saturday, March 07, 2009

Many hair loss sufferers actually do the same thing with Proscar. Proscar is a 5mg pill of finasteride which can then be cut into quarters. Patients then take 1/4 of a pill daily. Personally, I skip the 5th day since 1 Proscar pill over 5 days is the equivalent of taking 5 Propecia pills over 5 days.
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Are Pain Killers Causing My Hair Loss? - Thursday, March 05, 2009

you feel that hair shedding has increased since you started taking medication, speak to your doctor about it. Some medications come with the unwanted potential side effect of hair loss. In many cases, stopping the medication will reverse this process. Perhaps if the medication you are taking comes with...
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Does Rogaine Hair Loss Treatment Work for a Receding Hairline? - Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Rogaine can work in areas of thinning hair all over the scalp including the hairline. The reason why Rogaine can only promote hair regrowth in the crown is because it's only been tested and FDA approved for it. However, no non-surgical hair loss treatment is proven to...
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