ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION Our hair frames our face. Hair is one of our few physical characteristics we can voluntarily control through its length, style, and color. The slow, relentless involuntary loss of hair creates emotional stress for millions of men and women. Fortunately there are safe, effective medications available to treat male and female pattern hair loss. This chapter will outline the mechanism of action, side effects, and expected results from each FDA-approved medication. We will also discuss some other commonly prescribed nonFDA-approved medications.
