Androgenetic Alopecia

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Is Asymmetrical Hair Loss from Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia?

September 12th, 2006

Q: Over the past three months, my hair seems to be thinning more on one side. Is it common in male pattern hair loss for it to be more on one side? I had a lot of stress about three months ago and have heard that this could be the cause. Is [...]

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Is Hair Loss Treatment with Avodart Safe?

September 1st, 2006

Q: My friend is taking Avodart, he bought it over the internet. Is it safe to take?
A: Avodart (dutasteride 0.5mg) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of prostate enlargement in men in 2002. Avodart has not been approved for the treatment of androgenetic hair loss, although physicians can use an approved medication in [...]

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Is Hair Loss in Men Caused by Elevated Testosterone Levels?

August 25th, 2006

Q: I was told that if men have a lot of testosterone that that’s when they lose hair. Is this true?
A: Although androgenetic hair loss is dependent upon normal levels of testosterone, it is not due to increased testosterone. It is caused by a sensitivity of the follicles to normal levels of testosterone.
So someone that [...]

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What Causes Common Hair Loss or Baldness?

July 26th, 2006

Q: I know that I am going to be bald because my father is bald and I am losing my hair just like him. What actually causes this kind of hair loss?
A: Although there are many different causes, the overwhelming number of people that have hair loss have what is referred to as “patterned [...]

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Do You Recommend Hair Transplant for Hair Thinning Over Entire Scalp?

November 25th, 2005

Q: I am 19 years old and seem to be thinning all over, including the sides. My father has all of his hair but my grandfather is totally bald. Should I have a hair transplant now or wait until I am older?
A: Most likely you have a type of androgenetic alopecia called Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia [...]

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