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Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto Approved for Coalition Membership
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

A special thanks to everyone who provided their valuable feedback regarding the potential Coalition membership for Dr. Simmons. Given the overwhelming positive feedback and support for Dr. Simmons, we'd like to congratulate him on becoming our newest member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.
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Coalition Member Dr. Glenn Charles Hosts Live Hair Transplant Surgery Webcast
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Today (12/15/2009) and Thursday (12/17/2009), Dr. Charles will be performing two hair transplant procedures on twin brothers using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) live via webcast for the first time.
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Reversing Hairline Recession Hair Loss?
Monday, December 14, 2009

Despite some rumors and false claims made on the internet, every day stress doesn’t cause hair loss. Slight hairline recession can occur naturally in men as they get older. It could also be a sign of male pattern baldness, a progressive type of hair loss brought on by genetics and carried out by the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). No cure exists, but Propecia...
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Do Viviscol Hair Tablets for Men Work to Treat Hair Loss?
Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Viviscol hair tablets claim to be able to grow longer hair faster. However, I don’t see any claims that Viviscol can stop hair loss or regrow lost hair. To date, Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are the only two FDA approved treatments for hair loss...
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Dangers of Using Propecia for Hair Loss at 15 - And Alternative Treatments
Sunday, December 06, 2009

Though certain exceptions can be made, as a general rule, I think Propecia (finasteride) should be reserved for young men 18 years of age or older. Propecia works to block male hormones (DHT), and doing so at a young age may be harmful. In the meantime, you may want to try proven hair growth stimulators such as Rogaine foam. Out of all the Rogaine products, the foam has the greatest success rate. You could also consider talking to your physician about...
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Giant Cell Arteritus, and Hair Loss
Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Though genetics is the most common cause of alopecia (hair loss), various medical conditions and medical treatments can be responsible for the onset of telogen effluvium - hair loss characterized by thinning hair all over the scalp. In many cases, telogen effluvium is a temporary condition brought on by a particular stressor. Once the stressor is eliminated or significantly minimized...
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Is Hairfin as Effective in Treating Hair Loss as Propecia?
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Though there doesn't appear to be much data available on Hairfin specifically, its active ingredient finasteride appears to be the same dosage and quantity as Propecia. Thus, as long as you are purchasing the medication through a legitimate source...
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