Treating hair loss in men: What works?
Here's what to know about the two most effective medications, products you should avoid, and new options in the pipeline.
- Reviewed by Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, Contributor
Most men notice their hair becoming a bit more sparse as they grow older. But more obvious thinning of the hair around the temples (a receding hairline) or crown of the head (a bald spot) is quite common even in younger men. Known as male-pattern baldness, it can first appear as early as the late teens.
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About the Author
Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter
About the Reviewer
Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, Contributor
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