Most prescription medications have side effects associated with their use and that’s not very uncommon. Propecia has also been associated with a range of side effects, which can sometimes serve as an unpleasant bargain for the possibility to stop and reverse hair loss. However, there are some men who have reported gaining weight after they’ve started using Propecia. Weight gain doesn’t make part of the possible side effect list and it’s rather strange to hear such reports. Nevertheless, if you happen to experience weight problems while taking Propecia you need to take some actions if they are bothering you. Think
Read moreBruce Willis. Vin Diesel. Michael Jordan. What do these men have in common? They’re bald, and they’re better for it. When looking at this level of star power, it’s almost hard to imagine why anyone would want to hang onto a full head of hair. The truth is that there are definitely some unexpected benefits to showing a little bit of scalp even if that may be a little extreme. Enjoying Huge Savings Although the costs of hair maintenance may seem minor at first, the truth is that all those little expenses can add up pretty quickly when you’re not
Read moreOf all the options people have when it comes to treating male pattern hair loss, there are only two that are officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration: hair transplantation and Propecia. All other treatment methods are yet to be studied and approved for their effectiveness, but there’s clear evidence that only these two options are really helpful when it comes to treating hair loss problems. Needless to say, most people confronting hair loss spend a lot of time weighting in on the pros and cons of each method and often find it hard to choose between them. But
Read moreHair loss is the type of health problem that is primarily associated with age, being most spread among older men. Pitifully, younger individuals can be subjected to this issue as well. According statistics many teenagers deal with various forms of hair loss and some of them end up having full-fledged male pattern baldness by the age of 17. No doubt, such a dramatic turn of events can be devastating for the young individual, since personal image is probably the most important thing at this age. For sure, for some people hair loss at such an early stage of life can
Read moreThere are still lots of people who will either secretly or openly laugh about their friends with hair loss problems, despite the open-mindedness and tolerance the modern Western society tries to exhibit towards various health problems. Despite the fact that this problem is heavily present in the USA due to a variety of factors we’ll discuss a bit further, people still find it amusing to make jokes about balding men and women, which can certainly attribute to the psychological discomfort and frustration associated with this condition. And this in fact can make the problem even worse. Fortunately, there are many
Read moreIt is no secret that many men are troubled by the prospect of losing their hair, the dread is doubled for women who are experiencing signs of hair loss. What causes women to suffer from hair loss or thinning hair? Men have drug therapies such as Propecia to help them combat their hair loss, but what can women do? Medical issues If you are losing your hair, make sure you see your doctor about the possible reasons. Autoimmune disease, thyroid conditions, ovarian cysts and psoriasis can all lead to women’s hair loss. Because some of these conditions can be life-threatening,
Read moreAs you know, Propecia has been on the market for over two decades and has helped millions of men overcome both hair loss and prostate problems. So, as any other prescription drug it has been associated with various side-effects that were not observed through the drug’s initial clinical tests. There’s nothing surprising about it, since it’s impossible to predict how exactly will the body respond to the drug, especially over a very long term (which Propecia is initially design for). For sure there were observed different side-effects, mostly minor, sometimes disturbing, but who would expect positive side effects that can
Read moreIt’s hard to argue with the fact that hair care is important regardless of your age and social status. Of course, the extents of this practice can differ a lot from one person to another and reach somewhat ridiculous forms in certain cases. But taking care of your hair isn’t just a part of the normal hygienic routine, it’s also a strong social indicator and an effective tool for completing your image. However, things can get a little bit strange when hair care meets hair loss. Hair care product manufacturers and service providers will make you believe that their products
Read moreWhen asked about a hair loss treatment, most doctors will name just just two options: Propecia pills and hair transplantation. Of course, there may be other solutions taken into account, such as hormonal treatment or experimental pills, but that’s actually a rare occurrence that only depends on how inventive your doctor is. In general there are just two really effective solutions to the problem of hair loss in men, and picking between them can actually be challenging as they are quite different and have their pros and cons. In order to make the choice a bit easier for you let’s
Read moreIt’s hard to argue the fact that hair loss is a rather unpleasant health condition. It sure isn’t a very serious or dangerous one, since losing hair doesn’t affect the human health in a considerable way. But in a society where the visual aspect plays such an important role, hair loss is often regarded as an unattractive feature, which can even be considered as a sign of poor health. Today it’s clear that hair loss is rarely associated with serious health problems (unless it’s something really bad like cancer or severe hormonal changes). But the negative associations still persist and
Read more