Question
I am a woman currently experiencing hairloss. What options are there for me?

Answer
There are three accepted forms of treament for women. You can take prescription drugs (licensed by the FDA) or topical lotions can be applied. Surgery is another option. There are several procedures to choose from, however, it is very important to consult a doctor before making this selection. Another option is a non-surgical solution. This option requires you to purchase a hair replacement that adds or covers hair where the hair is thinning.

Question
I keep hearing the word "Alopecia". What exactly is "Alopecia"?

Answer
Alopecia is a conditon that affects the hair follicle and it is the cause of partial or total hairloss. There are three types of Alopecia. Alopecia Universalis is a condition in which all of the body hair is lost. This includes the lack of eye lashes, eyebrows, facial hair, body hair, and of course - loss of hair on the top of the head. The second form, Alopecia Totalis, is a condition which involves the loss of most or all of the hair on the head. Males who complain of male pattern baldness (Androgenic) usually have this condition. The word "Androgenic" describes the various male hormones that control the development and appearance of male characterisitics - such as facial hair. The third and most common form, Alopecia Areata, is a condition which causes partial hairloss. Anybody with this condition will find his or her hair falling out in smaller, isolated "clumps". Unfortunately, there is no cure for this condition. Research for a cure is conducted by a variety of groups - such as the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.

Question
What causes me to lose my hair?

Answer
Hairloss is usually caused by an inherited trait. These inherited genes are responsible for hairloss when you are born, which make the hair follicles on top of your head sensitive to DHT. DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is a hormone that increases as you get older, which causes the follicles to decrease. This trait can skip generations and it may not affect siblings the same way. Chemotherapy and radiation treaments in cancer patients is also a cause of hairloss or total baldness. Fortunately, this is not a permanent condition. Hair usually returns within 6-12 months after treatment. Visit www.androgeneticalopecia.com for more frequently asked questions on baldness.

Question
What is Propecia®?

Answer
Propecia® is the first and only FDA-approved pill proven to treat male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area in men. Propecia® is for MEN ONLY.

Question
What is Minoxodil (Rogaine®)?

Answer
Rogaine® is a non-prescription topical solution for hairloss in men or women. It works on your hair follicles - not the hair itself.

Propecia® is a registered trademark of Merck & Company, Inc. | Rogaine® is a registered trademark of Pfizer Inc.