Tag: dht
About Hair Loss
Hair loss and hair thinning is a result of testosterone formed in different areas like the prostate gland or hair follicles, which is converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp area. Hair follicles prone to genetic male patterned baldness contain DHT receptors, thus thinning hair and loss of hair can result. Over time men produce…
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Hair Transplant Alternative: Saw Palmetto?
The fruit Serenoa Repens produces Saw Palmetto. Saw Palmetto is an extract of it. Saw Palmetto has plenty of fatty acids and phytosterols. Considered by many to be an alternative medicine for different kinds of indications, most notably benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). People who are diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) have enlarged prostates have…
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Wedding in Two Months and Still Balding!
A patient sent us an email regarding his hair loss condition. He has male patterned baldness and it is still progressing. He already met with a dermatologist and had several studies done prior to the email and was even using Chronostim for approximately 3 months. Now that he’s used up the bottles of Chronostim, he…
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How is Finasteride used if My Wife Is Pregnant
We are getting another question on the Propecia use in men whom their wives are pregnant. A hair loss patient just asked about possible side effects that finasteride (Propecia) may cause. He has read on the manufacturer’s instructions that broken tablets must not be handled by women who are or may become pregnant. “Can finasteride…
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