I have psoriasis. Can I use minoxidil on my face?

 At the American Academy of Dermatology meeting, A presentation was made regarding injection of minoxidil to stimulate hair growth. The results were favorable. The purpose of injection is to bypass the metabolism in the skin using sulfatase. Only 40% of people metabolize minoxidil properly. ...

There are no required blood tests for Propecia. If you are over 35, you might consider getting a DHT level which probably will not change when you take the drug but it may reflects a lower testosterone which you can also measure. As men get older, testosterone levels do drop. I would not expect...

This may be the result of the way you clip your hair. Change the clippers and let the hair grow out a bit longer and probably you won't see these lines. 

You may be able to reverse it. You need to be followed by a gynecologist for treatment. The doctor may regulate your hormones and if your hormone is balanced it is possible that some of your hair will grow back. 

Latisse was the first product approved to increase hair growth of the eyelashes. I have some patients who have tried this on their eyebrows and have had seen improvement.  Latisse was originally used IN the eye to treat glaucoma so we know that this is safe for that area.  Minoxidil is not. Th...

Many times cortisone shots into the scalp will cause hair loss. I generally tell patients not to take them