Any new medical advancement in treating baldness?
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I do not know the answer to your question.  But I was very much like what you are now.  I would of paid loads to get my hair back.\nBut let me assure you it's not all that bad.  Some years later I now love it.  I have now got to the stage where 'curtains' is all that's left.\nI promise you that just keep it neat tidy or even shave the whole lot off.  You WILL get to like it and the women LOVE it.
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Hmmm... it depends on what the cause of the hair loss is.  A dermatologist is probably a good start.  You can even ask the dermatologist if there is anyone else you should see.
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I'm afraid that is inevitable especially if it is in your genes.  Of course you can always try delaying the inevitable by avoiding situations which cause hair loss such as too much stress and by using topical treatments such as rogaine or even dabbing aloe vera on your scalp regularly.
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I didn't check what the patents are for.  For example, they could be for how the pill is constructed rather than for the use as a hair restorer.   However, assuming that all of the patents cover something important, it would be in 2013 before a generic version is available.  \n\nSeven years is a long time to be losing your hair.  Once you are really bald, Propecia won't make much difference.  If you decide to go the medication route, you can try minoxidil (which is now generic) or pay for Propecia, and assume the price will come down--eventually.   BTW, Rogaine (the brand-name minoxidil) is about to come out with a mousse application that will apparently make it much easier to use.  But of course, the mousse will not be generic.\n\nSorry, I wish I could give you better news.
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Not a damn thing you do at home will work.\n\nThere are all sorts of claims made by people about the cause of hair loss ranging from stress to nutrition to shampoos to wearing hats.  None of them are true.  None of them.\n\nUnless you are severely malnourished, your hair loss is hereditary and unstoppable without medical intervention.\n\nSome hair follicles around the head have certain receptors for a hormone called DHT (dihydroxytestosterone).  These poor hair follicles, upon binding DHT, start to produce thinner and weaker shafts of hair until they no longer produce hair at all.  Hair follicles can vary, it seems, in their sensitivity to DHT.  Obviously, hair follicles on the sides and back of a bald man's head are not sensitive to DHT.\n\nMedications such as Minoxodil produce limited results.  Minoxodil, believe it or not, was initially used to treat hypertension (if memory serves) and is basically a vasodilator that, when applied to the scalp, increases blood flow to the hair follicles.  You must apply it daily otherwise any improvement will be reversed.\n\nPropecia (a pill), on the other hand, is a DHT antagonist, that blocks DHT from reaching the DHT-sensitive hair follicles and thus allows these follicles to grow hair.  Same situation with DHT, however.  Stop taking it and you'll lose hair again.  Moreover, it affects the hormone that makes us act like men, which is why one of the side-effects of propecia can be decreased libido.  To hell with that, I say!  (Fortunately, I'm not bald!)\n\nThe only way known to man that restores hair are hair transplants.  Non-DHT-sensitive follicles are harvested and transplanted to bald areas of the scalp, and thus continue to grow (provided the graft survives).\n\nI've heard of some ridiculous home remedies though.  My older brother's hair was thinning several years ago, and my mother suggested that he apply olive oil to his scalp!
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its baldness\nNatural Home remedies for Baldness :\n \nTry this cure for baldness : Boil 1 cup mustard oil  with 4 tablespoon henna leaves. Filter and bottle. Massage on the bald patches regularly.\n \nGrind 1/2 lime seeds, and 1/2 black pepper, apply to bald patches regularly. Helpful home remedy to cure baldness\n\nScrub the bald area with onions till it becomes red. Follow up by applying honey over patch.\n\nRub on the scalp with 1 teaspoon oil in which raw mangoes have been preserved for over one year. Repeat treatment frequently.
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Yep, been shaved completely bald twice now.\nI do it for cancer research.\nIt's called shave for a cure, people sponsor you to shave your head and the money goes into research for a cure for cancer.\nIt happens every year in March here, I did it for free, and I'd do it again, for free\nIt's only hair man, it grows back.\nIt sticks like velcro to the furniture til it grows back some though, lol
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There are different types pf hair fall.The one that most of the males are concerned is the male pattern baldness and is related to the sensitivity of the hair follicles to the androgen.There are numerous treatment for this androgen male pattern baldness \n1) Minoxidil-It is increased the blood supply to the hair follilce and also increases hair growth.\n2) Finasteride-It is androgen receptor blocker that blocks the action of androgen and thereby reduce hair fall and subsequently increases hair growth.But one needs to consult physician before using oral drugs as it can have side effects like decreased sexual drive etc.\n3) Hair transplantation is another procedure that can be used for hair fall.It can give varying results to different people.But the hair that is transplanted is supposed to be permanent.
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Never heard of it leading to baldness
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Have the doctor check your hormone balance.  A lack of some hormones will cause the body to become more male and therefore cause baldness.  \n\nProper diet is very important.  Be sure you are eating a balanced meals (lots of fruits and veggies).  You may need to take vitamins to help keep you vitamins intake at the proper level.  Look for a diet specialist, your doctor should be able to recommend someone or check the yellow pages.\n\nEating like a bird in this case could be a problem, be sure you are getting all the vitamins you need.  \n\nIf your doctor is not helping, I recommend contacting another doctor.  Some doctors do not care as long as they are paid.  There are good doctors out there, but sometimes it takes a lot of trial and error to find them.
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I'm not quite bald yet but i will warn you to stay away from the prescriptions and chemical treatments for hair loss. My friend that took Propecia said after he stopped taking it all his hair almost fell out, it effects DHT levels so be careful.\nLack of essential nutrients and blood flow to the hair follicles and scalp causes loss. You need to get some kind of fish oils or algae products in your diet. They won't make it all grow back but they prevent it from falling out and stimulate new growth. Fresh kelp is another good one (for thickness, eaten, not shampoo). From my experience growing hair is almost similar to growing grass (or plants). The Aurora group has a perfectly engineered fish oil supplement called  Viviscal...its exspensive but it works. It will stop it from falling out almost immediately. I hate that damn company but they sure as hell now what there doing. Go figure they're from Europe.
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I  hope  so  I am  58 and still  looking  for one.\nI  have  tried  a  few  remedies  like  Nettle -  did not  work.\nI  have  used  Herbs  internally -  no  go\nI even massaged  Castor  in  in the  scalp  which  should get  blood to the area  -  again  no go\nThe  only  results I  achieved was only  fine  hair on  my  head.\nIf it  is  Genetic  try a transplant.  \nI would  like to  also  hear a success  story!
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The only thing available for it right now is surgery.\nMaybe other experimental treatments are on the way.
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Sounds like you have an early case of the female version of male patterning baldness.  Tough break, girl.\n\nIs your hair falling out or is it just not growing there?\nTry taking a multivitamin for whatever vitamins or minerals you are deficient in.  Then go to your doctor.  And check out Rogaine.
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No\n\nRemedies to Prevent Hair Loss\nhttp://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1682.html\n\nReduce Hair Loss With A Thorough Head Massage\nhttp://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1681.html\n\nBest Hair Loss Treatment - A Lot Of Options\nhttp://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1564.html\n\nVitamins for hair growth\nhttp://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1680.html
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Unfortunatly, there's nothing to be done about this.  Alopecia is balding.  You can try things like rogane or hair plugs/implants.  Other than that, it's just your time to begin losing your hair.
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Never heard of it so I checked it out. Sounds very promising.\nI found this site interesting...\nhttp://www.canderm.com/page.asp?intNodeID=8035