Hair Transplant for Thinning Hair on Crown?

August 11th, 2005

Q: Should you perform a hair transplant on a crown that is just starting to thin?
A: A “thin” crown should first be treated with Propecia, as it may thicken the hair to a cosmetically acceptable degree without the need for surgery. If Propecia is ineffective in restoring enough hair, then surgical hair restoration can be [...]

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Are There Sexual Side Effects from Propecia Hair Loss Medication?

July 20th, 2005

Q: I had some side effects from Propecia 1mg a day after being on the medication for about 10 days that included decreased sex drive and difficulty in holding an erection. I would like to try to continue taking the medication. What should I do?
A: First, you should discuss this with your prescribing physician. In [...]

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What is Recommended Treatment of Early Hair Loss?

July 1st, 2005

Q: I am 27 years old and have a Class 3 degree of hair loss. Should I should do a hair transplant or consider non-surgical methods of hair restoration?
A: At age 27 with early hair loss, you should consider non-surgical options first.
Propecia is the most important medication, but you need to be on it for [...]

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Should One Consider Hair Transplant with Early Hair Loss in Crown and Donor Area?

May 18th, 2005

Q: I’m currently 24 years old. Ever since turning 20, my hair on top began to thin little by little. I have noticeable thinning on the top part of my scalp and on my crown, but have no recession at the temples. My hairline looks amazingly young and hair on the donor areas seems quite [...]

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Will Increased Propecia Dosage Improve Hair Growth?

April 28th, 2005

Q: I have been taking Propecia for three months. Would it help to up my dose?
A: For most people (of average body weight of approximately 150 pounds) 1 mg is the ideal dose.
This is a statistical statement, however. There are some people who fall outside the bell curve. As we don’t know who these people [...]

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