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Most hair loss is hereditary. To tell if hair loss runs in the family, take a good look around the table at your next
family get-together. The gene for hair loss is dominant about 33% of the time, although a larger percentage of people
carry the gene and are not even know it. While balding relatives is not a guarantee that you will also lose your hair,
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Although heredity accounts for most cases of thinning hair, it is not the only culprit. A number of other factors
may be at work, including autoimmune diseases, medical illnesses, metabolic disorders and medications. Your
dermatologist will identify these triggers and treat them one by one, until the only thing left that can account
for the hair loss is heredity. Whatever the cause, however, there are a number of treatment options. |
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| Propecia® (Finasteride) | ||
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This hair-promoting drug has been approved for use in men only. In clinical studies, 83% of men had no further
hair loss and 66% had visible regrowth. This pill is available only by prescription. The drug also reduces the
levels of prostate-specific antigen by half, so be sure to notify your physician if you are taking Propecia.
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Propecia may not be used by women and must not be touched by pregnant women. This
drug may cause birth defects in male children. |
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| Rogaine® (Minoxidil) | ||
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This drug can be effective for all types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, and hair
loss due to chemotherapy. It is useful no matter what the cause of hair loss since it promotes hair growth. It is
available over-the-counter in 2% and 5% strengths, and in stronger concentrations with a doctor's prescription. |
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Rogaine can occasionally cause problems in people with coronary artery disease, so if you have heart disease, it is
extremely important that you obtain your cardiologist's permission before using this drug. |
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| Other Options | ||
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Your dermatologist may recommend other treatments that enhance overall good health, such as suggesting that a
patient take a multivitamin/mineral supplement to make sure all necessary nutrients are being obtained. Sometimes,
a single vitamin or mineral can treat the problem, as in the case of anemia. Anemia can cause some people to
lose their hair. An iron supplement may be all that is necessary to see results. |
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| Hair Transplants | ||
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Hair transplantation and other dermatological surgical procedures such as hair flaps may be used to further treat hair
loss. Modern techniques can provide a full head of hair that looks entirely natural. While Dr. Kaplan does not offer
this procedure, feel welcome to call the office for a free referral. |
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