Hello Dr., A little back-story: I’ve been on generic propecia (1.25mg) for the last 9 years. I am a 32 year old male. When i started taking it, I was a Norwood 1.5. Presently, my hairline is the same and i’m still a norwood 1.5. My father is not bald. However, my maternal grandfather was. Unfortunately, for the last 2 years or so, i’ve noticed a severely lower libido. I suspect that it might be the finasteride, although i am not 100% certain.... 

I lost all my hair in the pattern of NW 6 at 28 yrs old. Not a hair in sight, smooth as a babies bottom. It remained that way for 20 yrs. After which i used minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 1 mg I regained full coverage including the hair line. So i don’t agree with the Doc’s Statement that hair follicles die. They are just being kept in a resting phase by dht. Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience. The experience is  Read More →

Out of control hair, that’s what I felt when I got ready for work yesterday. I quickly looked at the hours that my normal gal works on Mondays, and since the shop is only a few blocks from the office I thought, “PERFECT! I can go over lunch to get it trimmed up!”  I was sadly wrong – her hours changed, and I was informed that she would be in about an hour later so I went back to work for an hour.  Upon my return she was teaching... 

This question was  answered by Dr. Michael Beehner of Saratoga Springs, NY.  Dr. Beehner is one of our recommended hair restoration physicians. His professional answer is below. I am planning to have a hair transplant in November this year.  Unfortunately, I can only take a week off of work post-surgery. In fact, my surgery is on  Read More →

I’m 25 years old from Israel and I’m a big fan of your website and very impressed by the elaborate answers you give. As part of my research of treating my own hair loss, I read a lot about dutasteride (Avodart) and ran into this clinical trial. It looks like GSK is doing the last phase before taking it out to the market as a hair loss …  Read More →

Hello Dr, I used to have very thick eyebrows and due to over plucking for many years, one of them is incredibly sparse. I heard that using minoxidil daily will help to make them look fuller. My question is, are there any potential side effects? I have read online that using minoxidil can cause permanent hair on your forehead and face and other ghastly things, are these true? Also, if the treatment does work, will I have to continue using it forever?... 

This question comes from a member of our Hair Restoration Social Community and Discussion Forums: I’m looking to undergo a smaller follicular unit transplantation (FUT) procedure with minimal scarring. Specifically, I’d like to eliminate the risk of scarring on the sides of the universal donor region by taking a smaller, wider strip strictly from the  Read More →

This question comes from a member of our Hair Restoration Social Community and Discussion Forums: I’m looking to undergo a smaller follicular unit transplantation (FUT) procedure with minimal scarring. Specifically, I’d like to eliminate the risk of scarring on the sides of the universal donor region by taking a smaller, wider strip strictly from the  Read More →

Dr.Rassman – I have had a hair transplant at a clinic about two years ago and the results are horrible. I am aware that there is a consent form but is there grounds to ask for a refund? If you have issues with your surgery results, the first thing to do is speak with the doctor who performed the surgery. Be frank and tell him/her what you want. It doesn’t hurt to…  Read More →

Tomorrow is the one year mark of my Bosley procedure, I think back over the last 365 days beginning with the day before, when I was in for my consultation.  How nervous I was and how I imagined the “what if” of every scenario in my head.  The biggest what if to me was “what if it doesn’t work” I guess that’s a normal feeling the day before a procedure that will forever change someone, right?  The good news …  Read More →

Hello doctor. I have a question concerning STDs (venerial disease) and hair loss. I hope this question does not sound absurd, but I am really unfamiliar with the connection between STDs and hair loss. Are there any STDs that can trigger or cause hair loss in a male? Also, can herpes/crabs be passed onto the hair on your head? For example, if someone were to touch their vagina and then…  Read More →

In our continuing effort to better serve the members of our community, the Hair Transplant Network is proud to announce several new improvements to our enhanced Hair Restoration Forum and Social Community that debuted in April of this year. Among the most significant improvements is that our most active members are now displayed prominently on  Read More →

Dr. Rassman, have any of your patients ever complained of Propecia causing Dry Eyes? I’ve been experiencing severe dry eye for a while and until now I hadn’t really thought that cause might be the Propecia. My eye doctor wasn’t aware of that being a side affect but she was going to research it. I’m thinking about stopping it for a month or so to see if  Read More →

For a lot of guys, oily scalp and scalp acne can be a real hassle to deal with and there aren’t many products that specifically address those issues on the … Read Full Post  Read More →

Ever wanted to know what you’d look like bald? With a little tinkering, you can get a pretty good idea with headblade’s new iPhone app . It’s a free … Read Full Post  Read More →