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Methods to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia exist, although their safety and effectiveness remain questionable. One method puts pressure on the scalp (scalp tourniquet) to block blood flow, thereby preventing the drugs from damaging the hair follicles. Another method uses i...[read article]

Treatment News for Hair Loss

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Tests for Hair Loss

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History and Physical Exam
A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Hair Loss

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Hair Transplant
A hair transplant is a procedure in which a dermatological surgeon moves hair from a hair-filled section of the head to a bald area of the head. The hair is usually...  More
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Scalp Reduction Surgery
When medical treatments for hair loss fail to bring satisfactory results, some men turn to surgical treatments like hair transplantation and scalp reduction. Such p...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Hair Loss

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anthralin topical(Dritho-Scalp , others...)
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finasteride(Propecia , Proscar)
FINASTERIDE (fi NAS teer ide) is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. This is a condition that causes you to have an enlarged prostate. This med...  More
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minoxidil topical(Rogaine )
MINOXIDIL (mi NOX i dill) is used to increase new hair growth in cases of hereditary hair loss. When applied to the scalp, this medicine can promote hair growth in ...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Hair Loss

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minoxidil topical(Rogaine , others...)
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MINOXIDIL (mi NOX i dill) is used to increase new hair growth in cases of hereditary hair loss. When applied to the scalp, this medicine can promote hair growth in ...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Hair Loss What's this?

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Thymus Extract
The thymus is a lobular gland located under the breastbone near the thyroid gland. It reaches its maximum size during early childhood and plays a large role in immu...  More
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Zinc
Zinc has been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by the clinical data ...  More
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lavender
Lavender is native to the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, Russia, and Africa. It has been used cosmetically and medicinally throughout history. In modern time...  More
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