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I Am Taking Propecia (Finasteride) for Hair Loss but I'm Still Receding
Saturday, February 04, 2012
It's normal to begin shedding in the first few weeks after starting Propecia (finasteride). Typically, miniaturized hairs that were on the verge of dying will shed and then regrow thicker and fuller than they were before. In some cases, very weak hairs may not regrow at all. Read Entire Article


Is My Female Hair Loss Due to a Change in Environment?
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
While many causes for female hair loss are well documented, according to leading hair loss experts, there are still many unknown factors relating to its origin. While environmental factors cannot be completely ruled out, it would be a mistake to self-diagnose your condition. Read Entire Article


If I See No Hair Growth after Six Months on Rogaine (Minoxidil) Should I Try Another Hair Loss Treatment?
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Six months is the minimum that anyone should use Rogaine (minoxidil) before assessing their results. However, I recommend that balding men and women continue to use Rogaine as directed for no less than one year before deciding that it doesn’t work for them. Read Entire Article


What is the Most Effective Method for Removing Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) from a Balding Scalp?
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
While tattoo removal has become quite routine, balding men and women who choose to treat hair loss with scalp micro-pigmentation (SMP) are advised to view the procedure as a permanent means of hair restoration. Read Entire Article


Treating Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss with Rogaine (Minoxidil)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear that stress and weight loss have led to thinning hair. Minoxidil is a vasodilator that increases blood flow to the scalp. Read Entire Article


I Have Several Questions Regarding Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatments
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Yes, it is common to experience initial shedding when starting minoxidil. These hairs should begin to regrow in three to four months. There are concentrations of minoxidil above 5% but I do not recommend them. The 5% formula is clinically proven effective and is FDA approved. Increasing the dosage is not likely to increase hair growth but will increase the risk of side effects. Read Entire Article


Did Jheri Curl Cause My Hair Loss?
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
While it’s no secret the some strong chemicals applied to hair can result in temporary or, in rare cases, permanent hair loss, it is quite rare. In the vast majority of cases, hair loss is genetic. Read Entire Article


Why Am I Balding When there Is No History of Hair Loss in My Family?
Friday, December 16, 2011
I’m very sorry to hear that you won the hair loss lottery in your family. The truth is that, while there are some predictors for hair loss, it can strike anyone regardless of family history. In over 90% of cases, hair loss can be attributed to androgenic alopecia or genetic balding. Read Entire Article


How Common Are Sexual Side Effects from Propecia (Finasteride)?
Friday, December 09, 2011
I am facing the problem of hair loss. My existing hairs are getting thinner day by day. My doctor has prescribed Propecia to be taken once a day to strengthen my existing hairs but I have come to learn that it has some negative effects such as impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm. Read Entire Article


What is the Best Form of Rogaine (Minoxidil) for Treating Hair Loss?
Friday, December 02, 2011
Most men and some women prefer Men’s Rogaine (5% minoxidil). This concentration comes in both a liquid and foam. The foam does not contain propylene glycol which can irritate the scalp and it also dries quicker. Read Entire Article


The UK's Premier Hair Loss Specialists Drs. Bessam and Nilofer Farjo Announce the Launch of a New and Improved Website
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The Farjo Medical Centre, home to expert hair loss physicians Dr. Bessam Farjo and Dr. Nilofer Farjo, is the premier hair restoration facility in the United Kingdom. Here the Farjos offer world-class surgical hair restoration to balding patients from around the globe. ​ Read Entire Article


How Much Hair Loss Is Normal after Starting Propecia (Finasteride)?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What you are experiencing is perfectly normal. The shedding that occurs when starting Propecia (finasteride) may last from a few weeks to a few months. Read Entire Article


Did Rogaine (Minoxidil) Cause My Hair Loss?
Friday, November 11, 2011
Rogaine (minoxidil) should not induce permanent hair loss. However, it is common to experience temporary shedding when first applying the drug. Your shed hairs should begin to grow back in about three to four months. Read Entire Article


Coalition Hair Loss Doctor Dr. Paul Rose Teams Up with Dr. Bernard Nusbaum Near Miami, Florida
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Dr. Paul Rose, a pioneer in the world of hair loss and restoration surgery and one of the first physicians to develop and perform follicular unit hair grafting in the early 1990′s, has recently moved his practice to Coral Gables, Fl near Miami. Read Entire Article


What is Causing My Hair Loss at Age 13?
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
I’m 13 and last year I was on vacation and I woke up one day and went into the bathroom and ran my fingers through my hair, and a lot of hair came off. Read Entire Article