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Avodart Verses Propecia for Hair Loss
Thursday, July 30, 2009

Avodart (dutasteride) is more potent than Propecia (finasteride) and inhibits more DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the hormone responsible for genetic hair loss. Whereas Propecia inhibits type II 5-apha reductase preventing approximately 60% of DHT production, Avodart blocks both type I and II. However, Avodart has not been fully tested or approved to...
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How Effective Are Rogaine and Nizoral in Treating Hair Loss?
Monday, July 27, 2009

Nizoral shampoo is considered a weak DHT inhibitor due to its active ingredient ketoconazole. Thus, it may be a helpful as an adjunct treatment to stronger treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil). Rogaine by itself can be effective however, since Rogaine doesn't stop the core problem...
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Thinning Hair Loss Occurs When Using Propecia and Rogaine
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Additional hair shedding is possible the first couple months upon starting Propecia (finasteride) and/or Rogaine (minoxidil). This initial hair shedding phase usually indicates that the medication is working since weaker vellus hairs are falling out to make room for healthier terminal hairs. This may be why the hair on top of your scalp appears..
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Propecia and Rogaine aren't Working - Should I Try Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?
Monday, July 20, 2009

To date, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is not a proven hair loss treatment and is still considered experimental. Even though there's been some apparent good news presented on our hair loss forum, I am concerned that it may have been overhyped by members online. Personally, I am not going to consider any treatment that hasn't been proven or at least shown to work safely and effectively for...
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Dr. Brandon Ross of La Jolla, California Approved for Coalition Membership
Thursday, July 09, 2009

Recently, we sought the input and opinions of our hair restoration forum community on the potential Coalition membership for Dr. Brandon Ross, recommended on the Hair Transplant Network for over a year. After carefully considering all of the feedback we’ve acquired, Dr. Ross has been approved for Coalition membership.
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Propecia is giving me Man Boobs
Thursday, July 09, 2009

Unfortunately, gynecomastia (breast enlargement) is a possible reported side effect listed on Merck's website for Propecia (finasteride). Stopping Propecia may in fact reverse the breast enlargement process however; you will most likely...
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Stopping Hair Loss and Choosing Hair Characteristics by Manipulating Genes?
Tuesday, July 07, 2009

When I was in school, I remember classroom discussions about how one day, we may be able to select the characteristics we want for our children including eye color, hair color, curly, straight, or wavy hair, etc. However, I’d imagine to manipulate the genetics of an adult would be much trickier. In order to manipulate genes successfully, one must first target...
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Doctor Says Stress is Causing My Hair Loss
Sunday, July 05, 2009

For starters, I'm concerned that your dermatologist would tell you that every day daily stress is causing your hair loss when there is plenty of supporting evidence against it. Thus, unless the stress you are experiencing is based on a traumatic event and your hair loss is diffuse, your hair loss is most likely...
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Is it Safe to Use Minoxidil 6 Months After Surgical Hair Restoration?
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Minoxidil may cause an initial hair shedding phase that's considered normal for the first few months. This shedding phase can affect natural or transplanted hair however, transplanted hair will most definitely return and in most cases, so will the natural hair. Ultimately, Rogaine (minoxidil) might help strengthen weakened...
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