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Hair loss and unwanted hair
Why hair thins or sheds, which doctor to see, and what the medicines can do, matched to the cause; plus laser hair removal and unwanted facial hair.
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Minoxidil for hair loss: how long before it works, and why hair sheds first
How long minoxidil takes, what the hair cycle explains about early shedding, what changes with low-dose oral minoxidil, the side effects, what happens if you stop, and when hair loss needs a doctor first.
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PRP for hair loss: what the evidence shows
What platelet-rich plasma is, what the meta-analyses report for pattern hair loss in numbers, why protocols differ so much, the side effects, and what drives the cost.
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Hair loss in Malaysia: which doctor to see and what treatment costs depend on
Who does what for hair loss in Malaysia, the tests that find a cause, which medicines a pharmacist may supply and which need a prescription, and what decides the cost of treatment.
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Hair falling after having a baby (rambut gugur lepas bersalin): when it is normal, when it is not
Hair that falls in handfuls a few months after birth is usually a temporary change in the hair cycle. How long it lasts, what the evidence says, and when to check iron and thyroid.
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Unwanted facial hair in women: when it is a hormone question before a laser question
Thick, dark hair on the chin, upper lip or jaw can be genetic, or it can be a sign of a hormone condition such as PCOS. How doctors score it, which signs need prompt review, and where laser fits.
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Laser hair removal in Malaysia: who may do it, what to expect
Laser hair removal is on the Ministry of Health list of aesthetic medical procedures, and the lasers were designated medical devices from 1 June 2026. What that means, and what to expect on Asian skin.
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Minoxidil and finasteride: what hair loss medicines do, tablets or lotion
Minoxidil comes as a lotion and as a tablet, finasteride as a tablet. What each does, how long the wait is, why hair may shed first, and what happens when the medicine stops.
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Hair loss is several diseases. Which one is yours?
Why is my hair falling out? The answer depends entirely on which kind of loss you have.
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