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Treatment to Thicken Hair?

Is there something you can do to make your hair become thicker?

Asked 27 months ago by jane123 in Georgia
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Propecia and

Several medications can improve the thickness of your hair, including oral finasteride (Propecia, for men) and topical minoxidil (Rogaine). They are both safe and very effective in increasing the caliber of your hair and increasing the time it spends in the actively growing phase. Just remember both require 6-8 months to start to appear full. Don't give up after a few weeks! Some other products can be applied directly to the scalp to help increase the appearance of density. Toppik,... more
Nicole E. Rogers, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist
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Healthy Hair

Tthere are certainly things you can do to not "damage" your hair and those things are avoid harsh chemicals, avoid the chemicals that are often found in coloring agents, treat your hair gently and avoid traction ie pulling on the hair shafts by pulling the hair back, used soft gentle approach to brushing with wide tooth combs, do not over wash, do not over condition and do not over treat with hair products, sprays, and gels. From a medical perspective, if you are concerned... more
Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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