Doctor, Tell Me Why

Hair Loss: Androgenic Alopecia & Minoxidil Treatment


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This week I'll be looking at hair loss, specifically Androgenic Alopecia. Androgenic Alopecia is the number one cause of hair loss amongst both men and women and is the consequence of naturally circulating androgens in your body.I'll be explaining what we know about the genetics of the condition and why some people end up losing their hair while others get to keep it! I'll also be giving you guys erm.. a short history lesson I guess(?) about Minoxidil.Minoxidil is one of only two FDA approved treatments for Androgenic Alopecia so I thought it would be good if I explained how it works to regrow hair as well as give you six quick tips to keep in mind before starting Minoxidil treatment (right at the end).Video Link
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Doctor, Tell Me WhyBy Hesham Mashhour