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Therapeutic Medications That Stop Hair Loss in Men<\/h2>\n

Is your hair thinning?\u00a0 Maybe you\u2019re in the early stages of male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia. \u00a0There are therapeutic medications that could be the best first step in preventing further hair loss, rather than starting with a surgical procedure.<\/p>\n

Dr. Abraham Armani is a nationally recognized surgeon and expert in hair restoration for men. \u00a0He has received “The Patients’ Choice Award” for six consecutive years and numerous nods in global publications. Call his Dallas office today at (972) 2- ARMANI to find out if a therapeutic medication or other course of action is right for you.<\/p>\n

FDA Approved Medication Options<\/h2>\n

If you are a teenager or are a very young man in early stages of male pattern baldness hair transplant surgery is likely not the best first step.\u00a0 However, there are two medications that are approved by the FDA that have been proven to slow or even stop hair loss:\u00a0 finasteride (Propecia\u00ae) and minoxidil (Rogaine\u00ae).\u00a0 Finasteride requires a prescription, while minoxidil does not.\u00a0 They can be used separately or together, depending on a physician\u2019s recommendation.<\/p>\n

Finasteride (Propecia\u00ae)<\/h3>\n

Finasteride is considered one of the most effective hair loss products for men with male pattern baldness in preventing further hair loss, and in many cases even growing new hair.\u00a0 Taken daily in the form of a pill, it works by upsetting the naturally occurring chemical process that miniaturizes and shortens the life span of hair follicles that are genetically predetermined to be susceptible to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).<\/p>\n

The testosterone derivative DHT causes androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness.\u00a0 DHT forms when testosterone comes into contact with the type II enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which is found in hair follicles. \u00a0Once DHT is formed it binds to genetically susceptible hair follicles, causing longer hair growth rest periods and hair shaft miniaturization, and baldness.\u00a0 To learn more about this process and the genetics behind it, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Finasteride, when used for hair loss treatment, blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT by inhibiting the type II 5-alpha reductase enzyme.\u00a0 The reduction in DHT is dramatic, and can prevent the further miniaturization of hair follicles and help restore the ability of miniaturized hair follicles to regrow hair.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that for most men the longer they take finasteride<\/a>, the more follicles are restored, and the more hair produced.\u00a0 After one year of taking finasteride 48% of men reported improvement in hair growth, which after two years increased to 66%.\u00a0 After five years of treatment, clinical studies have shown that 90 percent of men who take finasteride either maintained their hair or continued to experience regrowth.<\/p>\n

You will need to be patient as it will take at least a year, possibly two, for the full effects of finasteride to develop.\u00a0 If you cease taking finasteride, the hair loss that was present before taking the medication will return within two to six months.<\/p>\n

Finasteride is not for everyone.\u00a0 For the rare few, there are possible negative side effects, such as loss of libido, and decreased sexual function, among others.\u00a0 In your consultation with Dr. Armani, he will listen to your concerns about the loss of your hair and objectively explain the benefits and risks of therapies and treatments that are appropriate for your condition, situation, and desired results.<\/p>\n

Dr. Armani takes great pride in being personally available to his patients.\u00a0 Because of the risks of possible side-effects, he will want to remain in personal contact to monitor your progress as well as ensure that you attain the results your desire.<\/p>\n

To receive a thorough consultation, call Dr. Armani\u2019s office at (972) 2- ARMANI and make an appointment to find out if a therapeutic medication or another course of action is right for you.<\/p>\n

Minoxidil (Rogaine\u00ae)<\/h3>\n

Minoxidil is the most widely used FDA approved hair loss treatment for male pattern baldness, and compared with finasteride it is considered to be moderately effective.\u00a0 Men usually use a 5 percent solution, which is available without prescription, either as a liquid or a foam mouse, and is applied twice daily directly on to the scalp.<\/p>\n

Minoxidil likely works by increasing the duration of the hair follicle growth cycle, and has been found to be most effective in the crown area of the scalp.\u00a0 This medication can improve the quality of hair by increasing the diameter and length of fine hair. Studies have also shown that because minoxidil stimulates follicular growth, renewed hair growth is also very common.\u00a0 To understand more about how hair grows and the effects of androgenetic alopecia, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One study has shown that almost 71 percent of men using the 5 percent minoxidil foam for 16 weeks reported improvement in the quality and the amount of hair in a treated area.\u00a0 The most common side effects related with minoxidil use are blood pressure changes and scalp irritation.<\/p>\n

If you discontinue using minoxidil the effects of the drug wear off within three months and the previous hair loss pattern returns. Unfortunately if you decide to restart minoxidil, any hair that was lost after the initial discontinuation will usually not return.\u00a0 So if you start using minoxidil, it is best to not stop.<\/p>\n

Thinning hair and male pattern baldness are not trivial events in a man\u2019s life.\u00a0 Some men even suffer from depression and anxiety because of hair loss.\u00a0 Dr. Armani has been successfully treating male pattern baldness for many years and is considered a top expert in the field of hair restoration.\u00a0 If you want to know the options available to you that fit your long-term goals, make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Armani by calling his Dallas office today at (972) 2- ARMANI.<\/p>\n

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