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I am going bald,please help me with a cure

By Anonymous October 17, 2011 - 2:06pm
 
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There are many causes for hair loss and they differ in men and women.Frequently, hair may simply thin as a result of predetermined genetic factors, family history, and the overall aging process. Other times, normal life variations including temporary severe stress, nutritional changes, and hormonal changes like those in pregnancy, puberty, and menopause may cause a reversible hair loss. Notably, several health conditions, including thyroid disease and iron deficiency anemia, can cause hair loss. It is important to exclude underlying causes in sudden or severe hair loss.
There is no cure for baldness but there are a few scientifically proven and FDA approved treatments for hair loss.
To slow down hair loss, there are at least four potentially effective, basic options. These include medications like Minoxidil and
Propecia, which are maintenance-type medications and are for long-term use. A group of topical medications called prostaglandin analogs have recently began undergoing testing for potential hair regrowth. They may be used in men and women. These drugs are not currently FDA approved for scalp hair loss. Currently these are primarily used for eyelash enhancement. But, Minoxidil (Rogaine) which stimulates hair growth and slows balding, does not cure baldness; most new hair is lost within a few months after the drug is stopped. Propecia is used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss on the vertex and the anterior mid-scalp area. It should never be taken by a woman.
Hope this information is helpful to you,
Maryann

October 17, 2011 - 4:19pm
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