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	Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD

Dr. Alan J. Bauman is the Founder, Medical Director and Chief Surgeon of the Bauman Medical Group, P.A. located in Wharfside at Boca Pointe in Boca Raton, Florida. His practice is dedicated exclusively to treating male and female pattern hair loss. Dr. Bauman uses state-of-the-art medical and surgical techniques to help his patients maintain and/or restore their scalp hair.

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David
2005-07-25

	Question Topic

Receding Hairline on one side of the temple

	Question

Dear Dr. Bauman, For a few years now, I have noticed a high concentration of hair loss on one side of my temples (right side). It has become progressively worse the past 10 worse which is noticibly uneven. I have been on Propecia for a few months and wanted my hair loss to neutralize or be in control before I do hair transplant surgery. My two questions are, why is only one receding hair line more progressed than the other (by the way, the other side is pretty normal for a small hair line) & also, when should it be a good time to wait until I do this hair transplant surgery? (Meaning when will I know that my hair problem is a little more in control) By the way, what other treatments do you recommend aside from taking Propecia?

	Answer

Asymmetrical hairline recession is common. Propecia and minoxidil are the two fda-approved medications for hair loss. In my medical practice I also use laser therapy and nutritional interventions in some cases. In some younger patients, we might choose a non-invasive regimen for 6 months or longer before recommending transplantation. Photos would be helpful. Send them to doctorb@baumanmedical.com Sincerely, Dr. B.

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