When the Food and Drug Administration approved the hair loss drug Propecia in late 1997, male hair loss sufferers thought Propecia was the wonder drug they always needed. It was when researchers discovered an epiphenomenon - which was hair growth - while the drug finasteride was being tried out in the management of enlarged prostates.
However, users cannot deny the side effects they experience. According to one recently published study, 23% of patients experienced sexual dysfunctions. Additionally, the study reported that many users continue to experience the same side effects although they already weaned off the medication. Hair loss sufferers are not unaware of its side effects which is why much of the balding population are clamouring for alternatives and of course, for a cure. But since there is no cure for hair loss . . . yet, patients can only go for alternatives.
Non-surgical and non-drug treatments
There is a wide array of choices when it comes to non-surgical and non-drug treatments. Low level laser therapy, for one, is a good choice. It is based on the principle of using a therapeutic artificial light source, particularly low level laser, for treating mild to moderate cases of male pattern baldness. Laser treatments are safe and not gender selective (unlike finasteride).
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