normal hair. At this point, when and if the hair does re-grow, the hair is thinner and grows more slowly on
certain areas of the head usually associated with pattern baldness.
Up to 50 percent of hair loss in a given area has already occurred before it becomes obvious. In other words,
you may lose half of your hair without hair loss being too obvious. Therefore, most individuals tend to be
unaware of the problem until hair loss has reached an advanced stage.
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Other Remedies
There are 5 basic options available for hair loss sufferers: Drugs, lotions, transplants, hairpieces, laser clinics.
The HairMax LaserComb may be complementary to these, but its main advantage over them is its
effectiveness, a one-time purchase without ongoing costs and convenience. The HairMax is the ideal for
those who are thinning and looking for hair improvement.
Drugs
Propecia (generic name Finasteride) Taken orally, for use by men only. In clinical studies, hair count
increased during the first year and was maintained in those men taking Propecia for two years.
Propecia works by inhibiting the effect of the enzyme that converts testosterone into the balding hormone
(DHT).
Possible side effects: A small number of men reported less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection
and/or a decrease in the amount of semen. Propecia is for use by men only and should not be used by women
or children.
Propecia must be continued in order to maintain its effects.
Ongoing costs are: $289 for a three-month supply. Over 10 years that cost may exceed $11,000.
Lotions
Minoxidil was originally developed to treat high blood pressure. Its use for preserving thinning hair was
discovered when it was noted to cause increased hair growth as a complication of this treatment. It may work
by increasing the local blood supply of the thinning area.
It must be used for about six months to see the benefits. The most common problem is irritation of the skin.
If the medication is stopped, after prolonged use, hair loss may increase.
Minoxidil has a few downfalls. There is a regimen of applying the lotion twice a day and many side effects.
Users complain that the lotion makes their hair look bad and it is bothersome to have to apply the lotion so
often.
Possible side effects: Absorption of minoxidil into the bloodstream via the scalp can occur in those with
inflamed or abnormal scalps. Therefore it should not be used by those with heart failure or significant
coronary heart disease, and used with caution by those with high blood pressure. Should not be used in
pregnancy or by nursing women.
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