In late 1997 the FDA approved the drug Finasteride to fight androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) in men. The medication works by blocking the enzyme that converts the male hormone Testosterone into its metabolic byproduct, Dihydrotesterone (DHT). In the case of male pattern baldness, DHT is apparently the messenger hormone that directs the hair follicle…
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Will Propecia or Rogaine produce the same results for Hair Loss Clinic in Tucson and Scottsdale Arizona

We get asked quite often “What are the medication treatment options for hair loss?” In late 1997 the FDA approved the drug Finasteride to fight androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) in men. The medication works by blocking the enzyme that converts the male hormone Testosterone into its metabolic byproduct, Dihydrotesterone (DHT). In the case of…
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What Causes Hair Loss Clinic in Tucson and Scottsdale Arizona

We get asked quite often “What causes Hair Loss?” In order to successfully treat hair loss, it is essential to understand it. Male pattern baldness occurs when hair follicles in the front of the scalp, crown or both areas are genetically programmed to stop producing hair in response to dihydrotestosterone (a by product of testosterone),…
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