Thinning Hair

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How Do You Treat Diffuse Hair Loss in Donor Area?

October 9th, 2006

Q: I underwent hair transplant surgery several years ago and was pleased with the results. However, over the last 2-3 years I’ve lost hair in the donor area with subsequent loss of hair in the transplanted area. Is this type of hair loss especially difficult to treat? What accounts for hair [...]

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Why is Propecia Hair Loss Medication Not Stopping Hair Loss?

September 22nd, 2006

Q: I have been on Propecia for a year and my hair loss has not stopped or slowed down. How much longer should I give the drug? Can Propecia speed up hair loss in some patients?
A: If you have not responded to Propecia in one year, it is unlikely that you will.
Finasteride may [...]

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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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What are Long-Term Effects of Hair Loss Treatment with Propecia?

August 28th, 2006

Q: I have a 19-year-old son who is suffering from hair loss. I wonder if that will affect him in years to come if he starts taking it?
A: Finasteride was approved in 1992 as Proscar and as Propecia in 1997, so there is a lot of clinical data so far. Remember that over [...]

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How is Rogaine for Women Different from Rogaine for Men?

August 11th, 2006

Q:What is the difference between Rogaine for men and Rogaine for women?
A: Rogaine for men is 5% minoxidil and Rogaine for women is 2%. Another difference is that the 5% solution has propylene glycol in it whereas the 2% is alcohol based. The propylene glycol helps the minoxidil penetrate the skin better and [...]

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