Drugs (Medications)

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How Long After Hair Transplant Should I Wait Before Continuing Treatment with Rogaine Hair Loss Medication?

April 25th, 2007

Q: I stopped using Rogaine for my hair transplant, when can I start using it again? And would it be any different with the new Rogaine foam.
A: I would wait at least 7 days to use Rogaine (minoxidil) in either liquid or foam.
The foam has less alcohol and can be irritating when applied to open [...]

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Does Rogaine Hair Loss Medication Only Work on Crown?

April 24th, 2007

Q: I heard that Rogaine only works on the crown and not on the front or top of the scalp. Is this true?
A: Rogaine (Minoxidil) has the potential to work where ever there is miniaturized hair, either the front, top or crown (however, it will not work in areas that are completely devoid of hair).
The [...]

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Can Thinning be Caused by Propecia Hair Loss Medication?

April 6th, 2007

Q: I am 22 yrs old and I started shedding hair in a very limited form since I was 20. I have now been on Propecia for nearly 8 months. To date I have not experienced any benefit. In fact, I have seen my hair continue to thin. Is it possible that this thinning is [...]

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Can Propecia Hair Loss Medication Treat Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA)?

March 14th, 2007

Q: I am 26 and I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and realize I am not a candidate for hair transplants. I have been on Propecia for about 9 months. There have been periods of increased shedding throughout and I am still shedding what seem to be mostly very fine, miniaturized hairs. [...]

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Do You Recommend Finpecia Hair Loss Medication or Generic Finasteride?

February 15th, 2007

Q: I am 26 years old and in the beginning of losing my hair and not ready for hair transplant surgery. It seems to have stopped now but 4 months ago I shed a lot of hair and can visually see that my hair on the scalp is thinning out.
I have looked into and read [...]

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