What causes hair loss?
It appears that male hormones--especially DHT--trigger an autoimmune response in pattern loss, initiating an attack on the hair follicle that can be observed microscopically. This results in destructive inflammation that gradually destroys the follicle's ability to produce terminal hair.
What is DHT?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is produced from the male hormone testosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. DHT is the androgen thought to be most responsible for the type of hair loss also known as male pattern baldness.
What's the best hair loss treatment?
The hair loss treatment is almost impossible because the hairs that have gone week, they will fall have. To stop such hairs from falling you have take continuously medicine. Hair transplant is the best solution for the hair loss.
How long does it take to see results from any hair loss treatment program?
At least 2-3 months, though usually significantly longer. Many do not notice any apparent improvements until well after a year. Best results are often seen after the two-year mark.
Is stress a factor in hair loss?
Sometimes stress can play a role in diffuse loss. Stress-induced loss ordinarily regrows within a year of eliminating the cause.
What's the difference between Propecia and Proscar?
Both medications contain finasteride and are made by the same company, Merck. They differ only in strength. Propecia has 1 mg of finasteride, while Proscar has 5 mg.
Is there a problem if my wife gets pregnant while I'm taking finasteride?
No. Originally Merck decided to err on the side of caution and warned against the possible problem of finasteride transfer in semen.
How effective is Propecia for treating hair loss?
Propecia (Finasteride) is not a miracle hair loss treatment, but it works reasonably well for many people. Results tend to be slow, and it appears to be much better at retaining than regrowing hair.
Is Hair Loss Inherited?
It is commonly believed that a man is more likely to have hair loss if his mother's father also had hair loss.
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