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I am a 24 year old man and my scalp hair is miniaturizing in the middle.  I fear that I am going bald. How can I stop it?  What is the reason? How can I make my hair grow?  Please advise me?

You are most likely experiencing androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), the most common reason men and women lose their hair.  Treatment options such as Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are the best options for this type of hair loss and when used together, give you the best to treat baldness and more rarely stimulating hair regrowth.  They are not miracle cures so reasonable expectations need to be developed and maintained.

Consult with a physician about the benefits, limitations, and possible side effects with these medications.

Bill - aka Falceros
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“Let the buyer beware” is an important catchphrase to memorize when considering many of the hair loss treatment options marketed heavily in the media. Many of these popular treatments will promise the assurance of results or your money back guaranteed! Though these radiant offers are quite striking, failure to deliver the promised results may bring your money back, but what about your hair?

Below is a summary and product review of 3 popular hair loss products on the market today. Follow the links for more detailed information about each product below.

Provillus, making promises to “re-grow beautiful healthy hair” consists of a topical treatment containing minoxidil 5% (same as Rogaine) and azelaic acid (a supposed DHT blocker but to my knowledge has not been formally tested as to its efficacy to treat baldness). Their topical solution is in fact, similar, if not exactly the same as Xandrox, also used to treat baldness. Provillus also consists of an oral solution that contains a number of “all-natural” ingredients such as saw palmetto some of which have anecdotal evidence suggesting some level of efficacy in inhibiting DHT (the hormone responsible for female and male pattern baldness). To learn whether or not this product really works, read this detailed product review.

Hairmax MD is a topical formula to be applied to the scalp twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Containing many ingredients such as Vitamin E, aloe vera, jojoba oil, and flower pollen extract, this “all-natural” hair loss remedy makes claims that it is “guaranteed to work or your money back” and promises to deliver “fuller, thicker hair”. Does this hair loss product usually deliver what it promises? Read this detailed product review to find out!

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New hair loss products are born every day often promising great results but seldom delivering them.  But though it is easy for us, being emotional about our balding condition, to buy into claims of success, you are encouraged to look for real proof that a product really does what it claims.  Examples include scientific proof, obtaining a list of and researching each active ingredient, third party clinical studies documenting its success, and real satisfied patient testimonies with before/after picture verification. 

We were recently contacted by a company that swears their product (Satura Rosta) may be the answer to our hair loss woes.  But claims of success mean nothing without proof.  Could this be the baldness cure everyone is looking for? Click here with skepticism and demand evidence that proves this product has any level of benefit for the bald.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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Many balding men want to find that “one” hair loss treatment option that will best treat baldness.  But in a world where no cure exists, perhaps a combination of proven treatment options can be of greater benefit.  Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil both work differently and have proven to fight against alopecia.  Which one works better?  Is there a benefit to using one over the other?  Will a combination treatment increase my chances of stimulating hair regrowth?

Click here to read how others have successfully used both medications and why a combination treatment may be superior to one over the other.  You are encouraged to contribute your thoughts and experiences on our hair restoration forum.

Bill Seemiller - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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They say finasteride is for men between 18 to 41, so after 41 we should stop using it?

It would be a good idea to seek a physician’s advice on this however, many men well past 41 years of age use Propecia with great success to both stop hair loss and more rarely, regrow hair.  Balding men who start this treatment soon after they start losing hair have the best chance at success with this medication.

In addition, combining this treatment option with Rogaine (minoxidil) will give you the greatest chance to treat baldness and stimulate hair regrowth.

Don’t expect miracles as non-surgical hair loss treatment options rarely cause significant hair regrowth.  Surgical hair restoration is really the only proven treatment that will regrow hair in completel bald areas.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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The promise of a future hair loss cure leaves balding men and women hungry for their hair, hoping that one day, their dream of restoring their long lustrous locks will become a reality.  But does a cure really exist today?

New hair loss treatments are produced as quickly as others disappear, which in itself is something serious to consider.  Extreme Hair Therapy known as EXT boldly claims that it will wind up “rejuvenating your hair” and “rejuvenating your life”.   Claiming success without any chance of failure, no wonder this has peaked interest.

Is EXT an effective hair loss treatment? Add your input on this thread.

Bill - aka Falceros
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I have been using Revivogen for the last 4 years and it has good results; my hair loss has stopped and improved to some extent. If I go head with hair transplant surgery, will I be able to use Revivogen or will have to go for Propecia?

My personal opinion based on research and personal experience is that Propecia is superior to Revivogen. Propecia is FDA approved, proven to inhibit DHT and stop hair loss. There is a multitude of evidence including real balding patient written and picture testimonies. Revivogen (applied topically) contains a number of ingredients that contains anecdotal or no supporting evidence that they treat baldness. I have not heard many success stories with this product, but in theory, it could prove to have marginal benefit.

All that said , I like to stick to the principle, “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it”. If Revivogen is truly helping you maintain your existing hair, then stick with it. There is no rule that says that you have to go on Propecia after hair restoration surgery.

Be sure to speak with your hair replacement surgeon regarding how long before surgery you should temporarily stop using Revivogen and when you can resume afterwards.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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I have very find hair and although I am told by hair stylists that I have a lot of it, it appears very thin on top.  I don’t think hair transplant surgery is the right procedure for me.  Do you know of any hair loss treatment that will give me more hair to cover the wide part of my scalp showing through the hair?  I have tried Rogaine which worked temporarily despite continued use.  I spent a lot of money on a hair piece alopecia wig that is not comfortable and I believe looks obvious.  It is very difficult to hide the wide part with anything and I do not like the short and spiky hair with bands that are the mainstay of hair pieces.  I hope you can help and please be specific if you have any hair loss solutions.

You have mentioned a number of possibilities already however, there are a few more.  Sadly, none of them are miracle cures or perfect solutions, but are worth considering.

Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatments

Propecia for men only (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are FDA approved hair growth drugs and when used together, they may boost your chances of hair regrowth. 

Ketoconazole hair loss shampoo such as Nizoral and Revita may be helpful adjunct treatments given the “weak” DHT blocking properties of ketoconazole. 

Laser hair treatment has been FDA “cleared” however, in my opinion, not enough evidence publicly exists for me to recommend it. 

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I am losing hair every moment. I have been using Rogaine with minoxidil for over a year and it’s no use. My scalp gets irritated from using it. What is the reason? What can be done to stop hair loss?

Please know that  a certain amount of hair shedding is normal, up to 50-100 hairs per day.  Learn more about the normal hair growth cycle.

If your hair loss is genetic and you are male, you can also use Propecia, an oral hair loss treatment which helps to inhibit DHT, the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness.

Topical minoxidil liquid contains an ingredient called propylene glycol that is known to possibly irritate the scalp. Switching to Rogaine foam may be of benefit since it doesn’t contain this ingredient.

Bill - aka Falceros
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There is nothing better than following a real patient’s live hair restoration progress.  No gimmicks, no games, only a real balding male trying to restore his hair. Visit our hair loss forum to read about this patient’s continued experience and progress with Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil to date, what he hopes and expects for the long term.  Join him on his emotional journey as he attempts to successfully restore his hair.  Feel free to add your own experiences, thoughts, and support for this patient.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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