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A prescription drug was by far the most effective treatment for men - though not available for women. It's Finasteride, also sold under the brand name Propecia."When it came to Finasteride, 27 percent of those men we surveyed said it was very effective, and another 41 percent said it was somewhat effective. So there's more hope with Finasteride than there is with almost anything else," said Marks.
The only other FDA-approved treatment for hair loss is Minoxidil, also sold as Rogaine. It's approved for men and for women in lower doses.
"Only four percent of those surveyed said it was very effective at treating hair loss," said Marks.
Dr. Robert Bernstein treats many patients for baldness.
"Of the two, Propecia is a lot more effective. But we use both in many patients," said Dr. Bernstein.
And for hiding hair loss, wearing a wig or toupee won the most praise, along with shaving your head, dressing better and exercising.
As for women, Consumer Reports says those who attributed their hair loss to stress found changing their diet and exercise worked relatively well. Those surveyed did not include people who were losing their hair due to chemotherapy or chronic illness.
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