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Receding Hairline Treatment Can Save Self Esteem Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:08 AM PDT One problem that most men face is the loss of their hair. When the hairline starts to recede or thin, it can make a man look older than he is. This can have a very serious impact on self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately, receding a hairline treatment is available that can help to restore hair and increase self-esteem and confidence. The FDA has approved two drugs that have proven themselves capable of helping a man maintain his healthy hair as well as growing back lost hair. Minoxidil, sold under the trade name, Rogaine, is a topical solution that is applied to the scalp like a shampoo. Minoxidil has been on the market for several years and has helped roughly 95% of the men who have used it. It successfully stops hair loss in most cases and helps to thicken hair for most men that use the product regularly. Finasteride, also known as Propecia, is an oral medication that inhibits the production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone). This hormone has been linked to hair loss in virtually all men suffering from male pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness is the single most prevalent cause of male hair loss. Finasteride has been shown to be effective in approximately 98% of men who have taken it as prescribed. However, it is not recommended for women because it can lead to a birth defects if a woman handles the drug before, or during, pregnancy. In most cases, women are limited to minoxidil as a remedy for their hair loss. While the medications are effective, medical professional normally do not recommend that they be used in combination. Studies and new treatments for receding hairlines and hair loss being investigated on a continual basis. When medical treatments are not effective, there are other options available for individuals who are at various stages of hair loss. Some of the more common options include hair plugs and transplants which have been used for many years to surgically replace lost hair. If a man is experiencing thinning hair and/or a receding hairline, selecting and applying a receding hairline treatment can help increase healthy hair, confidence and self esteem. There are many treatments available that can help with the affects of hair loss. Minoxidil, a topical solution, has been recognized for many years as effective for stopping hair loss and re-growing hair. Finasteride is a newer, oral medication that has proven itself useful for slowing and/or stopping the loss of hair.

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