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Hair Loss Drug Finasteride Can Help Prevent Prostate Cancer and Help Physicians Detect Tumors Early
Thursday, February 28, 2008

Research on finasteride (the active ingredient in the hair loss drug Propecia) as a possible prostate cancer prevention drug originally indicated that men who got cancer were more likely to have aggressive tumors. Because of this, it was feared that somehow finasteride might cause or facilitate agressive tumors in patients who already had cancer.
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Is Proscar FDA Approved as a Hair Loss Treatment? Where can I Buy it?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Propecia and Proscar both contain the ingredient finasteride which has been FDA approved for hair loss. The difference between them is twofold. First, Propecia contains 1mg of finasteride while Proscar contains...
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What Can I Do To Stop My Hair Loss and Regrow Hair?
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Though there is no hair loss cure to date, hair loss treatment options are available and many balding men and women have a lot of success with them.
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Will Hair Loss Continue if I Stop Using Rogaine (minoxidil)?
Sunday, February 24, 2008

Rogaine (minoxidil) for hair loss helps to regrow hair for as long as you continue to use this hair loss treatment. Unfortunately, once you stop using Rogaine, you will...
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Will Higher Estrogen Levels Increase the Risk of Hair Loss?
Friday, February 22, 2008

I was wondering about the link between estrogen levels and DHT levels? I've read some studies that suggest high estrogen levels will cause DHT levels to increase, thus increasing the risk of hair loss. Is this true?
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Why Won't My Hair Grow Past a Certain Length?
Friday, February 22, 2008

From what I understand, your hair will grow as long as what is genetically determined and is dictated by the natural hair growth cycle. The Anagen (or hair growth) phase can continue on for a thousand days or more...
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Are There Any Hair Loss Treatments That Work for the Hairline? Can I Get a Hair Transplant at 19 Years Old?
Thursday, February 21, 2008

These hair loss drugs can only state they are for the crown because they've only been FDA approved for hair regrowth in the crown. Many hair loss sufferers however, have had success with hair regrowth in the front and forelock areas with Propecia and Rogaine
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What Exercises Can I Do to Stop My Hair Loss?
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

I'm experiencing hair loss and want to know what kind of exercises I can do to regrow hair?
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How Can I Cure My Hair Loss?
Monday, February 18, 2008

Is there a cure for hair loss? I'm an 18 year old male suffering from baldness in the crown and really want my hair back. Please help!
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Does Working Out / Physical Fitness Cause Hair Loss?
Sunday, February 17, 2008

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and therefore, hair that is programmed to be susceptible to DHT (the hormone responsible for genetic hair loss) are going to...
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Should I take 1mg or 5mg of Finasteride Daily for Male Pattern Hair Loss?
Thursday, February 14, 2008

I've been experiencing hair loss for the past 3 to 4 years and it's definitely male pattern baldness. So I have a choice to order generic finasteride. Should I take the 1mg pill of Finpecia or the 5mg pill of Fincar?
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How do I Alleviate Itching of the Donor Scar Area After Hair Transplantation?
Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Unfortunately, the itch is part of the overall hair restoration experience. However, there are some things you can do in order to minimize it.
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What is the Cause of Hair Loss
Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Hair loss can be caused by many things however, the most common of these is androgenetic alopecia or typical male or female pattern hair loss. This root cause of this hair loss condition is the...
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I have Scalp Dermatitus or Psoriasis and Suffering from Hair Loss: What Should I Do?
Monday, February 11, 2008

Determining the cause of your hair loss and getting your scalp condition under control should be your first order of business. Only then can a proper hair loss treatment be recommended.
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African American Male Experiences Rapid Hair Loss in the Summer
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Male pattern hair loss is not discriminatory and can affect any race. However, hair shedding can be a normal thing depending on whether or not you are experiencing any signs of visible hair loss.
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Can I Take Oral Spironolactone For Female Pattern Hair Loss?
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Regarding hair loss, studies suggest that one would need to take at least 200mg of spironolactone per day in order to potentially stop hair loss. Even at higher dosages, studies don't show any signs of regrowing hair or reversal of the hair miniaturization process. The problem is that extremely high dosages of Spironolactone can lead the patient to be at risk for developing hyperkalemia (an elevated blood level - above 5.0 mmol/L of the electrolyte potassium).
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Which one is Better for Hair Loss: Propecia, Rogaine, or Hair Transplant?
Monday, February 04, 2008

I need some advice on exactly what i should do given my hair loss situation. I'm 20 years old and am thinning and losing hair. It has become more visible as the days pass. When i use gel and such it still looks like i have a full head of hair but when i shower or am under bright lights its very noticeable that i am indeed balding. A dermatologist confirmed that I am experiencing male pattern hair loss and recommended Propecia and Rogaine. I've been saving up for a hair transplant and basically i want to know the best strategy to tackle this horrific predicament.
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