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Frontal Hair Loss Products for Men

Hair thinning and frontal hair loss in men is an embarrassing occurrence. The receding hairline is hard to hide. Many men find themselves searching for a way to stop the thinning and possibly regrow the hair. Luckily, there are some options available for men willing to make a commitment to a hair regrowth regimen.

  1. Prescription Medications

    • Prescription medications, including Finasteride, are pills that combat frontal hair loss in men work by countering the effects of DHT, a form of testosterone that affects the hair follicles. DHT is the cause of 95 percent of male baldness. These require a lifelong commitment to using the product.

    Over-the-Counter Medications

    • Over-the-counter products work much like prescriptions. However, these products are more time consuming, with the average application taking almost four hours. These products are normally used daily and must be continued for the rest of your life to maintain the effects.

    Herbal Products

    • Saw palmetto, folic acid, biotin, PABA, silica and zinc have all been proven to affect hair growth in men. Saw palmetto is the most effective, as its properties are similar to that of prescription medications. However, a medical professional must be consulted prior to using these products.

    Hair Transplants

    • This is the most expensive of all the frontal hair restoration products, costing upwards of $15,000 in February 2009. Not only is this pricey, it is also time consuming, with the treatments lasting 1 to 2 years, depending on the size of the area being treated.

    Multiple Methods

    • It is possible to use more than one of these products. However, it isn't recommended to use more than one of each type. For example, using two topical, over-the-counter products at the same time isn't advisable.

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