What options do I have for hair restoration?

My hair is thinning, and I don't want to go bald.  What treatments are available to stop hair loss and restore hair?

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A: Options for Hair Replacement

Richard W. Fleming, MD

I will assume you are male; men experience alopecia far more than women. Because you apparently  are just starting to experience progressive hair loss, medical treatment with oral propecia is a reasonable choice. If you have good results you must take the medication the rest of your life. I personally am... more

A: Today, there are several options for hair restoration...

D.J. Verret, MD

Today, there are several options for hair restoration including surgical and non-surgical restoration. One of the simplest options is simple wearing a hairpiece. There are many options for hairpieces available and some of them are quite natural appearing. The problem is that they are not permanent, will not... more

A: Hair loss treatment Options for Men and Women

Neil Sadick, MD

Hair loss treatment options for men and women: Men Rogaine (topical medication, somewhat works) Propecia (pill medication) LEDs (laser treatment) Follicular unit hair transplant (surgery) Women Rogaine  Spironolactone (pill medication) LEDs Follicular unit hair transplant

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