Article: Medication to remedy hair loss can sometimes cause side effects

Q: My 25-year-old nephew went to a dermatologist seeking advice because his hair was thinning prematurely. He was put on Propecia. Later, he had an outbreak of acne and was prescribed tetracycline. I'm concerned about him taking these two drugs. He has been complaining of heartburn and stomach discomfort ever since. Should he seek a second opinion?

A: Premature male baldness can be managed in a number of ways: acceptance and belief that bald can be attractive (more difficult for someone as young as your nephew), hair transplants (very expensive), hair pieces (the really good ones are not cheap), topical solution (Rogaine is sprayed on the scalp twice a day) and now with an oral ...

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