Before we dive into the details of finasteride and its effect on hair growth, there is a very important point that you need to understand,...
Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Guide by Dr. Paul J. McAndrews
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Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Guide by Dr. Paul J. McAndrews
What Is Minoxidil? Oral minoxidil was first FDA-approved for hypertension (high blood pressure) in 1979 under the brand name Loniten by...
Is Topical Pyrilutamide the Next Big Treatment for Hair Loss?
Topical Pyrilutamide (KX-826) has been making the news lately as potentially being a first-in-class medication for the treatment of...
New Voting Past President of ISHRS
Dr Paul McAndrews has been asked to serve on the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Board of Governors in...
Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss?
As a board-certified dermatologist specializing in hair loss and hair transplant surgery, “Do steroids cause hair loss?” is one of the...
Is Exercise Bad After a Hair Transplant?
No, the opposite is true. Exercise is good following both a FUE & FUT hair transplant surgery. I'm often asked by patients if they...
Is Clascoterone the Miracle Cure for Hair Loss?
Topical Clascoterone has been making the news lately as potentially being a first-in-class medication for the treatment of androgenetic...
Do Hair Transplants Really Work?
The short answer is yes, it works, and you can achieve excellent results. But you have to find a good surgeon who can assess if a hair...
What Is the Best Age for a Hair Transplant?
You hear many hair clinics state the ideal age to have a hair transplant is typically between 30 and 50, but this is not necessarily...
What Are the Best Medications for Hair Loss?
Hair loss is a symptom, not a diagnosis, so it's of utmost importance to be examined by a dermatologist to determine your specific...
Taiwan’s New Hair Regrowth Serum: Fact or Fiction
Recent headlines have claimed that scientists in Taiwan have developed a breakthrough serum capable of regrowing hair in just 20 days. The...
FUE vs FUT: Which Hair Transplant Method Is Right for You?
Four Main Steps in Both FUE & FUT There are 4 main steps to both the FUE & FUT hair transplant process: 1. Excision of the Donor...