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Occasionally we hear from patients asking whether dutasteride is better than finasteride for treatment of hair loss. So, let’s take a look at this discussion. Currently, there are only two drugs that are approved by the FDA for treatment of hair loss: finasteride (Proscar and Propecia), an oral drug requiring a prescription, and minoxidil (Rogaine), a topical drug that can be purchased in the...

When it comes to treating hair loss, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is the most convenient and autonomous approach. The freedom to use your laser cap alongside another hair loss treatment is appreciated by many. Many Capillus® users and their physicians employ laser therapy to enhance surgical hair restoration results. But, you don’t have to undergo an operation to couple LLLT with another hair loss...

If you’re like most people, warmer weather calls for outdoor fun and activities, whether it's sports such as golf, boating, or swimming; backyard parties and barbeques, or lazy days at the beach. And like most of us, you probably put sunscreen on your face, arms, legs, chest, and back. But what about your head? If you have hair on your head, you may think...

Many people make a resolution to lose weight at the beginning of a new year or when summer calls for more form-fitting apparel. However, dieting can cause more than normal hair loss. So, here are some tips to help you keep your hair while you’re shedding the pounds. 1.Go Slowly Crash diets and rapid weight loss are bad for your hair. Resolve to lose...

Some hair loss is unavoidable. In fact, humans lose anywhere between 50 and 100 strands per day. And while genetic or autoimmune conditions affect the hair growth cycle, instigating noticeable balding and thinning, irresponsible actions can also damage sensitive hair follicles and lead to hair loss. Consider (and cease) the following three habits that can thin your hair. 1. Straightening Wet Strands Never, never,...

Hearing you or someone you know has ringworm of the scalp may conger up a lot of fearful images. One fearful image if you’re female or male, is losing your hair and going bald. Another fearful image, little circular worms crawling on your scalp. Let’s dispel the crawling worms image first. Ringworm is actually a group of fungi called dermatophytes. The name comes from...

Will smoking an electronic cigarette (eCigarette, or eCig) cause hair loss? Tobacco is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States, according to statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly a half million deaths are caused by smoking each year, yet an estimated 17% of Americans smoke cigarettes in spite of the well documented health...