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Is it Male Pattern Hair Loss Without a Bald Spot at the Crown?'

Name: ScottQuestion: I've been losing hair around my hairline I think it might be MPB but is it still have MPB if you don't have a bald spot at the back? My crown is fine, it's just my hairline that's…

Name: ScottQuestion: I've been losing hair around my hairline I think it might be MPB but is it still have MPB if you don't have a…

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Does Herceptin Cause Hair Loss?'

Name: MiriamQuestion: I'm about to start being treated with herceptin - does this cause hair loss?Answer: Hi, Miriam. As you probably know, Herceptin is the brand name for chemotherapy drug,…

Name: MiriamQuestion: I'm about to start being treated with herceptin - does this cause hair loss?Answer: Hi, Miriam. As you…

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Damaged Hair from Relaxer Burns or Male Pattern Hair Loss?'

Name: MaxQuestion: : Hello, I did a hair relaxer about 6 months ago and my scalp was severely burned (blisters formed with oozing). I began to notice hair loss at the vertex of my scalp as well as in…

Name: MaxQuestion: : Hello, I did a hair relaxer about 6 months ago and my scalp was severely burned (blisters formed with…

How Effective is Regaine Foam at Treating Hair Loss in Men

Can I Use Slightly Out of Date Hair Loss Treatment?'

Name: TroyQuestion: I've been using Regaine for years but just the bottle I'm currently using is a year out of date. These things seem to last for ages so that's not that long right? Does that mean…

Name: TroyQuestion: I've been using Regaine for years but just the bottle I'm currently using is a year out of date. These things…

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How Do I Deal With Wet Hair from Using Minoxidil?'

Name: HuanQuestion: I am using minoxidil since the past two months but am worried about the wet patch it leaves on my hair at the back (I have a thinning crown MPB) when I use it in the morning. Is…

Name: HuanQuestion: I am using minoxidil since the past two months but am worried about the wet patch it leaves on my hair at the…

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Should I Wash My Second Minoxidil Application Out?'

Name: JunaidQuestion: I have been advised to wash out my second application of minoxidil 30 minutes after application by a hair loss specialist, but have seen elsewhere this isn’t advisable. Which is…

Name: JunaidQuestion: I have been advised to wash out my second application of minoxidil 30 minutes after application by a hair…

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Can Scalp Conditions be Caused by High Levels of DHT?'

Name: FrankQuestion: My dermatologist recommended finasteride as a way to reduce the inflammation from androgens such as DHT (which he believed were causing my scalp dermatitis) as well as reducing…

Name: FrankQuestion: My dermatologist recommended finasteride as a way to reduce the inflammation from androgens such as DHT…

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Can You Wean on to Finasteride by Taking Smaller Doses at First?'

Name: SamuelQuestion: I know you can wean yourself off finasteride if you stop taking it but can you wean yourself on to finasteride when you first start taking it by having smaller doses and building…

Name: SamuelQuestion: I know you can wean yourself off finasteride if you stop taking it but can you wean yourself on to…

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How Long Before My Wedding Should I Start Hair Loss Treatment?'

Name: ChrisQuestion: I'm getting married in November and I'm worried that my hair is getting really thin and I don't think it's just wedding stress. My father's bald and I don't really remember him…

Name: ChrisQuestion: I'm getting married in November and I'm worried that my hair is getting really thin and I don't think it's…

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‘Thinning Hair and Bald Patches After Leaving Dye on Overnight’

Name: PrettyQuestion: I applied hair dye and slept with it overnight, now I have patches where the scalp is almost bald and shiny and very thin hair grows on the patches. Will my hair ever grow back…

Name: PrettyQuestion: I applied hair dye and slept with it overnight, now I have patches where the scalp is almost bald and shiny…

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Do You Still Shed Hair When You’re Using Hair Loss Treatment?'

Name: GavinQuestion: I've been using hair loss treatment for male pattern baldness for 1.2 years and it's been going well but now I'm shedding more hair than I used to before I started treatment - is…

Name: GavinQuestion: I've been using hair loss treatment for male pattern baldness for 1.2 years and it's been going well but now…

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Shedding Hair That Has a Different Pigmentation'

Name: RickQuestion: Hi, I noticed recently that around 30% of the hairs I shed are thin and short. I don't shed a lot of hair but the hairs I shed have different pigmentation. Is this the early sign…

Name: RickQuestion: Hi, I noticed recently that around 30% of the hairs I shed are thin and short. I don't shed a lot of hair but…

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I'm Over-Using Minoxidil for Female Pattern Hair Loss'

Name: BrendaQuestion: I just realised I've nearly run out of minoxidil I've been using to treat my female pattern baldness. I bought a year's worth in November and now it's nearly June and I've only…

Name: BrendaQuestion: I just realised I've nearly run out of minoxidil I've been using to treat my female pattern baldness. I…

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Can I Use My Facial Dermaroller for My Hair Loss?'

Name: AudreyQuestion: I have a facial dermaroller which I use as part of my skincare routine. I have noticed thinning hair around my temples and generally my hair feels not as thick as it used to. I…

Name: AudreyQuestion: I have a facial dermaroller which I use as part of my skincare routine. I have noticed thinning hair around…

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What Are 'The Big Three' Hair Loss Treatments for Men?

Name: StuQuestion: Hi. I keep reading about 'the big 3' hair loss treatments for men. Can you tell me what these are and how I get them?Answer: Hi, Stu. There is no official definition of 'The Big…

Name: StuQuestion: Hi. I keep reading about 'the big 3' hair loss treatments for men. Can you tell me what these are and how I get…