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Male Pattern Baldness – An Early Sign for Prostate Cancer?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by wngai

Androgenic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness, is a common disorder affecting almost 50% of men throughout their lifetime.   Androgenic alopecia is caused by a genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens, which causes the hair follicles to shrink. … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Hair Back with Chinese Herbal Medicine

Posted on December 23, 2010 by wngai

Rogaine (Minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) are the 2 most popular western medicines to treat hair loss.  However, not all patients respond to these medicines and some patients might develop unwarranted side-effects such as libido and dermatological reactions.  For those patients, … Continue reading →

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