My hair has been thinning for a while now maybe a year but ive also had a very bad tooth cavity about that long its very bad and my dentists are lagging on pulling it out. Im very worreid about my hair could they be related or is this genetic? My dad is 56 and has a full head of hair. Im only 21 my moms hair is thin but shes not balding my uncle on my moms side is balding but he is 40 something years old. Why is this happening? My hair is greasy because im trying not to wash it as much
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February 5, 2017
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Minoxidil, Follicular Unit Transplantation, Propecia
Viviscal has been available for over 10 years. Like many non FDA approved supplements, most effectiveness is anecdotal, and not subject to controlled clinical trials to show efficacy vs a placebo. If this is the only thing you are using for hair loss, it will probably progress. You...
Finasteride blocks 5 alpha reductase (an enzyme that is a hormone converter), so it indirectly affects several hormones "upstream" including testosterone, DHEA, and estrogen, while reducing DHT "downstream." The upstream effects are transient - which means that the body has feedback...
An organic shampoo as well as medications like Finasteride and Minoxidil can be very helpful in maintaining and keeping your existing hair.
Learn as much as possible about your own hair loss by looking at your past pictures, and your family hair loss history.
