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Treatment is not necessary if you are comfortable with your appearance. Hair weaving, hairpieces, or change of hairstyle may disguise the hair loss. This is usually the least expensive and safest approach for male baldness. There are two main drugs used to treat male pattern bal...[read article]

Tests for Male Pattern Baldness

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Male Pattern Baldness

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A hair transplant is a surgical procedure to improve baldness.During a hair transplant, a physician moves hairs from an area of thick growth to bald areas.Most hair...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Male Pattern Baldness

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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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Over the Counter Medications for Male Pattern Baldness

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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 Male Pattern Baldness What's this?

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Saw palmetto ( Serenoa repens , Sabal serrulata ) is used popularly in Europe for symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate...  More
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