I’m going through old emails that I avoided for a long time. It’s been pleasant for the most part, though there’s been a ton of spam, some criticism, etc. I liked this one from Tim, who’s had a (mostly) positive experience with finasteride and emerged from the hair-loss dungeon to […]
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Finasteride and Height | Will Propecia Stunt My Growth?
Here’s a question relating to finasteride’s affect on height in adolescents. Hello Robert. I’m 19. And I’m a short and small guy, but 2 out of my 4 cousins got a really big boost to their height around my age (20~), so I still have this hope inside me that […]
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Hairline Corners Receding, Forelock Remains – Am I Going Bald?
Is my hairline receding or maturing? That’s a question many people struggle with and obsess over, undoubtedly. Here’s an email I received recently from a young man who states he’s in a “deathly” situation with his hair, plus my response: Hey there Sir, I’m a 19 year old male and […]
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17, Lost ⅔ of His Hair – Seeks Hair Loss Treatment & Management Advice
I’m just kind of getting back into the groove of answering your hair loss questions again. If one of your questions got lost in the shuffle while I was on the road, please send it again and I’ll respond to it here. This question is from Sendi, a 17-year-old who […]
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Finasteride for a Receding Hairline/Temple Loss – Worth It or Not?
Here’s a reader question from “Jay,” who is wondering whether finasteride can help with his receding hairline and if it will be “worth it” for him to try it. Question below: Hi there, I have a gradually receding hairline predominantly at my temples. Is it worth starting finasteride in your […]
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Spitting Image of My Grandpa – Will I Inherit His Hair Genes?
24-Year-Old Engineer Attempts to Determine if He’ll Lose His Hair…. I liked this reader question, so I’m going to share it with you. It comes from a 24-year-old engineer who has seemingly inherited most of his genes from his dad’s side of the family. Does that mean he won’t go […]
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Balding, 26, Chicago – Wants to Know if a Hair Transplant from Restore by Katoma is Worth It
Here’s a recent question from a reader, regarding the hair transplant clinic known as Restore by Katoma. They have many celebrity endorsers, including Chicago-sport legends Brian Urlacher and Ryne Sandberg, and and are becoming a major player in the US hair-transplant market. Here’s his full inquiry: Hey Robert, Thanks a […]
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Propecia Vs. Rogaine – Which is Better? Hair Loss FAQs
Here’s another recent hair loss question from a reader: “Hello, I am sure that this has been covered many times, but I am trying to decide if Minoxidil or Propecia would be better for me. I am Norwood II moving into II A so it is thinning on the temples. […]
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Advice for 30 and 40-Something Men With Mild Hair Loss
I’ve received a couple of inquires lately from older men, experiencing relatively mild forms of hair loss. Unlike some of my readers, they’re not balding in their teens, and they’re unlikely to go totally bald. But dealing with hair loss is no fun at any age, so of course I’m […]
Read MoreDoes an Asymmetrical Hairline Indicate Balding? Hair Loss FAQs
With the possible exception of Brad Pitt, no one has a perfectly symmetrical hairline. So no, an asymmetrical hairline does not indicate male pattern baldness, necessarily. However, it’s fairly common for men to notice they’re receding more on one side than the other. Similarly, your hairline could mature in an […]
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