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The Bald Truth
The First Complete Guide To Preventing And Treating Hair Loss
by Spencer David Kobren, Diane B. Eisman, Eugene H. Eisman, David Kobren
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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Pocket; 1 (March 2000)
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Chapter 1: The Road to Propecia
Ask any balding man when he first noticed his hair thinning, and odds are he'll remember. Like any other milestone in his life, he isn't likely to forget the event or its accompanying details, like where he was, what he was doing, and, most important

Chapter 1: Finasteride in Action
When I discovered that Merck was studying their prostate drug Proscar (finasteride) for its baldness prevention and treatment potential, the 1 mg. dose of the drug they would name Propecia was in the second phase of its FDA study.

Chapter 1: Propecia's Road to FDA Approval
The data presented at this March meeting was from studies of 1,553 men with predominant thinning of hair in the vertex area (top of the head). Overall improvement was seen as early as three months, with continued improvement over the course of



Book Description

With the introduction of Propecia™ the drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of male pattern baldness, and Rogaine™ 5%, regrowth of regular or "terminal" hair — not peach fuzz — is finally a reality. Yet thousands of products in the $7 billion hair-loss treatment and restoration industry claim their effectiveness too. Now in The Bald Truth, consumer advocate Spencer David Kobren offers the antidote to decades of hair-raising hype. In this comprehensive, authoritative book, Kobren examines the largely unregulated baldness treatment industry and tells how, after years of research, he successfully treated his own hair loss — and how you can too.

In the bald truth you'll learn about:

  • the latest in hair restoration — including a thorough review of the breakthrough drugs Propecia and Rogaine 5%, and how they work

  • how to keep from getting scalped by botched surgical procedures

  • how nutrition can supercharge treatment — the diet that helps hair grow

  • the power of herbal treatments

  • hair systems — what they are and where to find the good ones

Exploring case histories, the latest scientific studies, and new treatments being developed, The Bald Truth proves that male pattern baldness can be combated — and helps you make an educated decision about the best alternatives available today.

About the Author

Spencer David KobrenSpencer David Kobren

Spencer David Kobren is the country's most prominent and effective hair loss consumer/patient advocate, and the Founder and Director of The Bald Truth Foundation, the only organization dedicated to consumer advocacy, education and funding research regarding hair loss.

He is also host of "The Bald Truth," his nationally syndicated weekly radio program; a feature columnist on three of the most respected hair-loss Web sites, including regrowth.

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