Q: How does a hair transplant prevent hair loss?
A: It doesn’t. Surgical hair restoration does just what it says. It restores hair to an area where the hair has been lost (by borrowing it from an area of greater density that is less important cosmetically, such as the back of the scalp).
To prevent, or [...]
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Does Hair Transplant Prevent Hair Loss?
July 27th, 2006When Will Propecia Hair Loss Medication be Available in Generic Form?
July 14th, 2006Q: I heard that Proscar, the 5mg version of finasteride, is now generic. Is that correct and is Propecia going generic as well?
A: Yes, Finasteride 5mg (Proscar) is now available in a generic formulation. It is my understanding that Finasteride 1mg (Propecia) will not be available generically until the year 2012.
Can One Switch from Propecia Hair Loss Medication to Generic Proscar?
July 13th, 2006Q: I am currently taking Propecia 1mg a day for hair loss and heard that Proscar 5mg now comes in a generic form. If I get that, how should I take it?
A: If you are currently taking Propecia 1mg a day, and want to switch to Proscar (Finasteride 5mg), you can either take Proscar 5mg, [...]
Does Hair Loss Treatment with Propecia Work in Older Patients?
June 22nd, 2006Q: Hi. I am 52 years old and wish to know if Propecia will work for my age. I have started losing some hair a couple of years ago and it’s thinning out. Thank you very much for your help.
A: Propecia (Finasteride 1 mg) can hold on to hair at any age, but works [...]
Do Hair Loss Medications Propecia and Minoxidil Act Synergistically?
June 19th, 2006Q: I have read on numerous websites that Propecia and Minoxidil work synergistically, and that a hair loss suffer will see better results using them together than either one alone. Do you believe this is the case, or do you think Propecia is enough treatment by itself for someone who just began to experience slight [...]
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