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Alternatives to Propecia® for Hair Loss

  Health & Wellness
Searching for an alternative to Propecia®? If so, you are not alone. Finasteride (known most commonly by the brand name Propecia®), has been a recommended treatment for pattern baldness since the late 90s. Recently, Propecia® has developed a bad reputation for causing a slew of unwanted side effects, most notably erectile dysfunction and decreased male libido. Together, these side effects deliver a crushing blow...

Finasteride vs Dutasteride for Hair Regrowth

  Health & Wellness
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...

Female & Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment

  Health & Wellness
Androgenetic Alopecia is a common form of hair loss that affects both men (male pattern hair loss or MPH) and women (female pattern hair loss or FPH). You inherit a predisposition to it that coupled with some environmental factors causes your hair loss. There is no clear and obvious inheritance pattern like there is with some diseases. But perhaps you’re wondering what exactly happens...

Low-Level Laser Therapy & Minoxidil

  Health & Wellness
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...

Hair Loss: Is the Sun Damaging Your Hair?

  Health & Wellness
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...

Stimulate Dormant Hair Follicle Growth

  Health & Wellness
Active hair follicles go through a natural cycle of growth that includes a period of growth, a period of rest, and then shedding or falling out. If you’ve started to notice thinning in certain areas of your scalp, i.e., your hairline receding or a visible bald spot, it may be part of the normal process or it could be the result of dormant hair....

Is Laser Hair Therapy Safe?

  Healthy Sexy Hair
Personal safety should always be your top priority when undergoing any sort of treatment for a medical condition, such as androgenic alopecia. With hair loss, the probability of finding and potentially purchasing unregulated treatments that could damage your health is high. Remember – no amount of hair is worth potential long-term health consequences. Fortunately, laser hair therapy is regarded as one of the safest...

3 Bad Habits that Lead to Thinning Hair

  Health & Wellness
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,...

Capillus Donates Portion of October Sales to Breast Cancer Research Efforts

  News
Capillus announces its support of breast cancer research by pledging to donate 3% of online sales of Capillus laser therapy caps to the National Breast Cancer Foundation during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Capillus announces its support of breast cancer research by pledging to donate 3% of online sales of Capillus laser therapy caps to the National Breast Cancer Foundation during October, National...