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My mom, 1sis and i have progressive hair loss on top, crown & sides of head. will hair transplants help and remain? approx. total cost, not per graft?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Mac,: Try a dermatologist first. If you have high dht, you will benefit from finasteride. If testosterone high normal, spironolactone. Last, minoxidil.

Answered 10/27/2013

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