2007-10-20 22:30:28 · 20 answers · asked by Shiv 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
If it is male pattern baldness (Androgenetic alopecia) then the hair loss cannot be fully cured in most cases, but just frozen for some time with the treatments availiable on market today.
1) Hair transplant (FUE technology) creates really natural hairline, no scars, the best way to go if you have enough donor hair and money of course.
2. Propecia (Finasteride) and Minoxidil are the only ones approved by FDA and proven to work in most men so far.
Generic Propecia (finasteride) is also ok. I use it with same results, and unfortunately same side efefcts(a bit dry feeling in the scalp) as brand propecia. Have tried lots of herbal crap before it and laser combs, so far the only thing that prevents my hairloss, not much regrowth, but has stopped my hairloss completely.
I buy from this pharmacy for the last 2 years - http://www.1rx.biz/generic_propecia.html . It is under $1 per pill for 1mg propecia. also see
http://www.propecia.com
http://www.rogaine.com
But before you consider to start propecia you must really study about the side effects. It can mess your hormones real bad if you are not lucky, so you must choose, hair or these side effects. Quite a big perecent have these side effects, more than Merck - the company that holds
Propecia trademark is saying. see for side effects stories http://www.propeciahelp.com
2007-10-24 11:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some options to consider, though there's no guaranteed way to combat baldness.
First, consider your friend's diet and lifestyle. If your friend's behavior is not healthy (Lots of drinking, drug use, uh, exposure to radiation), then this could very well be the problem. Cut out or moderate the behavior and hope the damage isn't permanent.
Minoxidil (The generic Rogaine) is probably the next logical step. Try it for six months or so and see if any of the hair starts to fill in - I've actually been doing this myself to fill out a thinning hair line and while it's not as thick as the rest of my hair, there is a noticeable improvement. It takes between two to six months for the chemical to start regrowing hair, though, so it takes some time. It's normal to experience increased hair loss for the first few weeks after starting the treatment.
If you're really desperate, there is hair transplant surgeries where they take hair from thicker parts of your head (Usually the sides) and transplant it to the problem area. This does NOT however cure baldness and you're likely to lose more hair as you get older. It's also expensive and invasive, but if you're really hard up, it might be something to consider.
2007-10-20 22:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by colonel_clawhammer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him asks doctor about Rogaine and Propecia. Or you can read the instructions and choose what is preferable for him.
Rogaine (Minoxidil) is used for promoting hair regrowth in patients who are experiencing gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss on the top of the head.
Propecia (Finasteride) is used to treat male pattern hair loss.
Good luck!
2007-10-24 04:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kirill K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a number 1 mate nothing look s more silly than trying to hide a bald patch .most women love bald guys lol mine does & saves on hair gell & shampoo
2007-10-21 07:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by bob f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-21 00:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by juli b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rogaine - scientifically proven, bad odor
Nioxin - works, has steps and may take up to a year to work
Nisim - shampoo that gave me results FAST!
2007-10-21 13:22:01 · answer #6 · answered by THE STUDLIEST 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using Bold is not a crime, so tell him not to hide it.(it brings my washing O'h so white and soft)
2007-10-21 09:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to Elton John!
2007-10-21 00:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by resignedtolife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grow old gracefully. or bite the bullet and shave his head. Dont wear a wig, that is so sad lol
2007-10-20 22:35:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
best thing is not to hide but top treat the problem
2007-10-20 23:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋