~ Hair Loss : Causes, Treatments and Solutions for Men & Women ~

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Finasteride (Propecia)

Men
This is a lower-dose version of a drug that shrinks prostates in middle-aged men. Propecia is available by prescription and is taken once a day. Propecia does grow and thicken hair to some extent, but its main use is to keep hair that's still there. It's therefore best for men who still have enough hair to retain. One side effect is impotence, but this is no more common than it is in the general population and is reversible when the drug is stopped. Taking Propecia once a day is easier that applying Rogaine, but the prospect of taking a pill daily for years doesn't sit well with some men.

Women
Propecia is a drug that helps men retain their hair. It is unsafe for women of childbearing age to take this drug or even handle tablets. It is, however, safe for their husbands to take it while they are trying to become pregnant. Propecia is safe for older women but may not be very effective.

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Surgery for Hair Loss



Surgical approaches include various versions of hair transplantation (taking hair from the back and putting it near the front) or scalp reduction (cutting away bald areas and stitching the rest together). Transplant procedures have improved greatly in recent years. They can produce much more attractive and natural-looking results than older methods that sometimes left a "checkerboard" look. Many transplant patients now take Propecia to keep what they've transplanted. When considering a hair transplant, check the surgeon's credentials and experience carefully.

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Grooming Techniques, Wigs, Hairpieces, etc.



Styling hair to cover the areas with the most hair loss is effective for mild cases. Washing and styling the hair will not cause further hair loss. For more severe hair loss, wigs and hairpieces can provide good results if you are willing to try them. Hair weaving is a procedure in which a mesh is attached to your remaining hair and artificial or human hair of similar color and texture is woven with existing hair. Quality varies considerably with price; also, hairpieces and weaves stretch, oxidize, and loosen. Either of these options can be used in combination with medications or surgery if the results of styling or the hairpiece alone are not satisfying.