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Please provide some do's and don'ts on overcoming hair loss.

11 doctors weighed in across 8 answers

Ignore: 1. Consider your generic background 2. Beware of quick fixes 3. Try rogaine (minoxidil) if ok with your doc.

Answered 3/21/2014

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Ignore: Find out if this is a genetic, partial or psychological issue- get examined.

Answered 5/23/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Do be concerned but don't fret some periodic hair loss is normal.

Answered 6/18/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Do not wait too long to start treatment.Easier to preserve what u have than resurrect hair.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Male pattern baldness is very common. Many men fight baldness. Many women find bald men very sexy.

Answered 2/5/2017

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Remember Rogaine's effects are not permanent. If you stop it, you will likely lose all gains.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Ignore: Do (if not the appropriate age) consider getting checked for thyroid disorder and anemia.

Answered 7/31/2015

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Ignore: Hair loss can be managed with hair transplant.

Answered 5/25/2015

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