We all understand at this point that there is a correlation between age and hair loss. The older we get, the more likely we are to experience it. Some men experience the start of balding as early as their late teens and early twenties… with about half of all men...
If you are starting to notice your hairline receding a bit, you might find your confidence shrinking right along with it. In a European study examining the impact of hair loss on self-esteem in men, researchers interviewed 1,536 men from five countries and found that...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. – IAHRS, ABHRS,ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, NYC, March 31, 2012 The short answer is Propecia can be highly effective if you start taking it early, at the first signs of alopecia. If you’re young, in your early 20s,...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. | IAHRS, ABHRS, ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, NYC, March 16, 2012 Propecia (Finasteride), along with Avodart (Dutasteride), are the only FDA approved internal medications for stopping hair loss in males who suffer from...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. – IAHRS, ABHRS,ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, NYC, March 7, 2012 Alopecia areata is one of three known autoimmune diseases that can cause hair loss. The other two are Scleroderma & Lupus. However, unlike...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. – IAHRS, ABHRS,ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, NYC DHEA and Hair loss is a Real Thing. Is it the Cause Though? The idea that DHEA can cause hair loss can be distressing because there are clear benefits of taking DHEA....