I’ve covered a lot of ground already on this hair loss blog, but I definitely haven’t reviewed every treatment option available. Topical finasteride is one such treatment. Here’s an email exchange I recently had with a reader, Rodney, on that subject. A full blog post should be coming soon, so […]
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Watch Lebron James’ Hilarious Hairline Rant, With D-Wade and Bald Teammate!
Over the last few years, Lebron Jame’s hairline has been like the tide: going in and out and in and out and in and out all over again, repeatedly and predictably. His hair throughout his scalp has also been filling in, and then thinning, and then filling back in again, […]
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7 Things You Should Know BEFORE You Buy a Laser Helmet, Cap, or Comb!
Laser helmets look absolutely ridiculous. There’s no denying that fact. But, a lot of you would wear a potato salad on your head, every day for four hours in front of your significant other, if doing so would regrow your hair. Laser products look goofy, but who cares? The million […]
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Low-Dose Propecia – 5 Things You Should Know Before Starting a 0.5 or 0.25 MG Finasteride Regimen
I know why you’re here. You want to protect your most-important asset: your penis. But you also want to safeguard your hair, your second-most cherished feature. So you’re interested in trying low-dose Propecia/finasteride — and I don’t blame you; it’s certainly something worth looking into. However, there are a few […]
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The Perfect Motivational Song for Balding Teens & Young Adults
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a millennial…barely. And you’ve probably only barely heard of Paul Simon, a singer/songwriter famous for his hits as one half of the legendary folk-duo, Simon and Garfunkel, as well as his solo hits in the 70s and 80s. But now’s as good a time […]
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Taking Finasteride for a Year, Then Switching To Minoxidil
This was a good question from a reader named Wally — one which really hasn’t been addressed to my knowledge. He wanted to know if he took finasteride for a year and then quit, if he could maintain his gains using minoxidil. His full comments are below: Hey! Firstly, your […]
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My Shifting Views on Propecia – A Reader Calls Me Out!
So I recently received several Propecia-related questions and comments. One reader, Kaan from Turkey, was puzzled by my ever “evolving” opinions on the medication. I can’t say that I necessarily blame him! I’ll post his email and my response which will hopefully clarify my current thoughts on Propecia. The million […]
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Prince William Jokes About His Baldness Again, Tells Barbers: “I Can’t Give You Much Business”
I think it’s safe to say Prince William has reached the acceptance stage on his hair loss journey. And good for him! Yesterday morning, the royal stopped by a cafe that was recently established by a homeless charity; its mission is to help members of the local homeless community deal […]
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How Rivers Cuomo of Weezer Overcame His Hair Loss Insecurities, Plus My Top 10 Weezer Songs!
At this moment I am 32 years old. And like many men in their early 30s, I grew up on the music of Weezer. And quite honestly, I don’t think there’s a band on earth that could’ve provided a better soundtrack to my formative high school years. In other words… […]
Read MoreHow to Know if Your “Maturing” Hairline Will Turn into Male Pattern Baldness
Diagnosing a “maturing” hairline can be a challenge, even for experienced doctors. Why? Because a maturing hairline can resemble male pattern baldness, AKA adrogenic alopecia, to both the untrained and trained eye. The hairline maturation process often involves miniaturization (though in many cases, the hair just sort of falls out […]
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