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Finasteride
Check with your doctor to discuss using finasteride as a possible hair loss solution. Finasteride was initially released as a drug that could help males with enlarged prostates and is now sold by a pharmaceutical Merck under the trade names Proscar (5 mg) and Propecia (1 mg) (Proscar). Although the impact on the prostate was obvious, one unintended consequence was the sprouting of hair on the head in male-pattern balding individuals. The creation of the lower dose drug (Propecia) took use of this negative effect. The action of finasteride is to selectively inhibit the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. This hormone aids in the conversion of DHT into testosterone (click here for a discussion of the role of DHT in male-pattern baldness). It has been demonstrated that men using finasteride had significantly lower blood levels of circulating DHT. Usually, finasteride has a slow-acting effect on hair growth.

PRP Injections
Some medical professionals believe that PRP injections stimulate and maintain natural hair growth by boosting blood flow to the hair follicle and thickening the hair shaft. This method is occasionally used in conjunction with other hair loss treatments or drugs.

Hair Piece or Wig
Some women and men choose to try wigs or hair pieces to cover their hair loss.

Minoxidil
Check with your doctor to discuss the benefits of using a topical solution such as Minoxidil.

Hair Weave
Some women and few men will use hair weaves to cover thinning areas on the scalp.

Bald Look
Some men and women will completely shave their hair or shorten it to reduce the appearance of thinning hair.