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Do Men without Testicles Experience Hair Loss? - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Understand that DHT is created when the hormone testosterone combines with 5-alpha-reductase enzymes. Therefore, in addition to DHT formation in the testicles, DHT can and does form in other places in the body. If the testicles were the only place this occurred, genetic DHT based female hair loss could not be explained. I have not seen...
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Will Propecia for Hair Loss Work for Me? - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Non-surgical hair loss treatment options like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are typically pretty good at slowing down or stopping future hair loss. Both hair loss products are more effective in areas of thinning hair and work to rejuvenate it. Only hair transplant surgery is proven to grow hair in completely bald areas.
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Can I Use Toppik Hair Loss Concealor in Combination with Procede for Hair Loss? - Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Toppik is a hair loss concealer that helps portrays the illusion of a fuller and thicker head of hair, while covering thinning hair and a balding scalp. There should be no problems using this with Procede since the active ingredient is minoxidil (same as in Rogaine). It's important however, to give topical minoxidil some time to...
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Female Hair Loss in the Front Portion of My Scalp: What's the Cause and How Can I Treat it? - Sunday, August 24, 2008

Most commonly, a receding hairline is caused by androgenic alopecia (genetic male or female hair loss). Though no cure exists to date, non-surgical hair loss solution minoxidil (marketed as Rogaine) may help strengthen miniaturized hair causing it to regrow. Only hair transplant surgery however, is proven to grow hair in completely bald areas...
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Will Adding Propecia to Using Rogaine for Hair Loss Help Restore my Receding Hairline? - Friday, August 22, 2008

Adding Propecia to your hair restoration regime may help increase the chances of regrowing hair in the hairline. However, only hair transplant surgery is proven to regrow hair in completely bald areas. Rogaine and Propecia for hair loss typically work better for areas of thinning hair. The more a hair...
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Unusual Hair Loss on the Left Side of My Head - What's Causing This? - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Non-genetic hair loss can be caused by a number of things including hormonal changes in the body, certain medication, a thyroid condition, an iron deficiency, low ferritin levels, traumatic stress, extreme malnutrition, etc. Be sure to ask your dermatologist about...
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Unusual Hair Loss on the Left Side of My Head - What's Causing This? - Monday, August 18, 2008

Some men and women simply have a naturally large forehead making hair appear as its thinning or receding. On the other hand, you may be a typical 19 year old male with male pattern baldness and hairline recession. Only hair transplant surgery is proven to grow hair in completely bald areas. However, non-surgical hair loss treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are...
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Does Dermmatch Dye Your Hair in Addition to Concealing Hair Loss? - Sunday, August 17, 2008

Dermmatch is typically pretty good at making thinning hair appear thicker. Applying Dermmatch with the applicator will slightly fatten hair follicles and color your hair and scalp to temporarily match the color of the Dermmatch until it is washed out. That's why trying to get as close to an exact match as possible with color is...
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Teenager with Thinning Hair and Hair Loss - Thursday, August 14, 2008

The most common type of hair loss is androgenic alopecia caused by genetics. This type of balding can occur in young adolescents however, at his young age, I feel it's a good idea to get tested. Though your 14 year old son may not want to see a doctor, the only way to rule out any non-genetic causes of hair loss is to...
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Can Rogaine Foam 5% Cause Potential Birth Defects in Women with Hair Loss? - Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Women are typically instructed to use 2% minoxidil since it is more gentle to the scalp. However, some hair loss doctors have suggested women with more extensive hair loss to use 5% Rogaine foam for men. Possible severe side effects of minoxidil include allergic reactions (itching, rashes, hives, difficulty breathing, sudden and unexplained weight gain...
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Dr. Richard Lee's 15% Minoxidil - Is it a Viable Hair Loss Treatment? - Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Minoxidil is proven and FDA approved as a hair loss treatment and hair regrowth solution. Rogaine and generic minoxidil is available up to 5%, however, higher dosages of minoxidil of 12.5% and even 15% exist. The question remains, does a greater percentage of minoxidil mean a greater chance of successful hair regrowth?
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Can Propecia Stop Hair Loss Caused by a Thyroid or Hormonal Problem? - Thursday, August 07, 2008

Propecia works by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase enzymes, that when combined with testosterone, create DHT, the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness. Hair loss caused by a thyroid condition or other hormonal issues have nothing to do with DHT induced genetic hair loss and therefore, Propecia...
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Are High Temples a Sign of Hair Loss? - Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Given that you've had higher temples with little or no hair since the 6th grade without any progression of hair loss, It doesn't sound like you are currently experiencing male pattern baldness or any type of alopecia hair loss. The position of your hairline and hair...
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Desperately Seeking Hair Loss Treatments After Being Ridiculed By Friends about Thinning Hair - Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Most people struggle with hair loss. While alopecia can sometimes be the source of anxiety and even depression for some and then desperately seek treatment, others slowly begin to accept it as a fact of life. First and foremost, I think you should tell your friends that your hair loss bothers you and you'd appreciate if they didn't make comments.
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My Wife's Comments about my Hair Loss are Hurtful - What Can I Do to Treat My Baldness? - Sunday, August 03, 2008

Hair loss can be very emotional and negative comments, especially from those you love and trust can be quite hurtfyl. This balding man is looking for real hair loss treatment solutions that can stop and even reverse his male pattern baldness.
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