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A Conversation with Spencer Kobren, A Guide to Preventing & Treating Hair Loss

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In this episode of Spencer Kobren’s “The Bald Truth”, various methods and medications for combating hair loss are discussed in depth. The episode highlights:

  1. Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar): Originally developed to treat enlarged prostate glands, it was later discovered to have a side effect of hair growth and was subsequently approved by the FDA to treat androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness).
  2. Minoxidil (Rogaine): A vasodilator applied to the scalp to help grow hair and prevent hair loss caused by male or female pattern baldness. It works best in people under 40 and for those who start using it at the first signs of hair loss.
  3. Ketoconazole: An antifungal medicine shown to improve hair growth. It is also reported to have some effects on DHT, the hormone responsible for baldness in men.
  4. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): A sex hormone that can make you lose your hair faster and earlier. It is derived from testosterone and is present in both men and women.
  5. Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2): A prostaglandin associated with dermatologic inflammation, pattern hair loss, and allergic disorders. Elevated levels of PGD2 are associated with male pattern baldness.
  6. Dutasteride: Similar to finasteride, dutasteride was initially a drug used to treat enlargement of the prostate. It is more effective at stopping the conversion of testosterone into DHT, resulting in more hair regrowth.
  7. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) & Transplantation (FUT): These are primary methods of obtaining hair follicles for hair transplantation. FUE was first described in 1988 by Masumi Inaba in Japan.
  8. LLLT (Low Light Laser Therapy): A modern non-surgical hair loss treatment that uses laser light to stimulate cell growth and supercharge hair follicles.

    9. These are presented as viable options for those experiencing hair loss, however, the efficacy and appropriateness can vary among individuals, underscoring the importance of seeking professional advice for personal circumstances.

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