Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Things to Keep in Mind When You Buy Propecia

You have chosen to take action and try to find a treatment for your male pattern baldness. Congratulations! You have joined the millions of other men who have taken control and, hopefully, soon you’ll start to see results.

With so many different possibilities for treatments, you’ll have to start by doing some research. Learn all that you can about each treatment option, so that you will know what to expect.

No matter what type of treatment you have selected, there are some things you should keep in mind.

Realistic Expectations
When a new diet pill comes out, there are always people who think that their prayers have been answered. They think they are going to take that pill and in a few months they are not only going to look like a supermodel, but they are also going to be in a Happy Relationship and working at the job of their dreams.

Of course, expecting such results is completely unrealistic. While the pill may be another tool they can use toward achieving their weight loss goal, it is not going to do the work for them.

Some men have similar expectations when they start using a treatment for their male pattern baldness. In most cases, you are not going to end up with a full, thick hair. That is not to say that the treatments are not effective, because many of them are. But there are limitations to what most of them can do.

If you enter into the treatment plan with realistic expectations, then you are less likely to wind up disappointed with the results.

Possible Side Effects
Some treatments, such as prescription medications and topical solutions, have side effects that need to be taken into consideration when making a decision. This is especially true if you have a medical condition. Most of the side effects are very mild, and some men do not experience any at all. Still, you should learn what the possible side effects are so that there won’t be any surprises.

Not a Life Cure All
Contrary to what some very dramatic men might think, male pattern baldness cannot ruin your entire life. By the same token, using a treatment for baldness (even a wildly successful one) is not going to fix all the problems in your life.

What it can do, however, is improve your waning self-confidence which can certainly make the rest of your life seem a whole lot better.

Not all Providers are Created Equal
Whether you choose a transplant, non-surgical hair replacement, supplements or any other treatment, realize that not everyone who provides the service or products is equal. Be sure that you’re getting high quality products or services. Read testimonials from past customers and, in the case of a hair transplant or non-surgical hair replacement, be sure to look at photos of past clients.

Don’t Believe Everything You Read
There is all kinds of bad advice out there. Some favorites: “Stand on your head for 20 minutes a day, and you’ll regrow hair”, “Rub a towel back and forth vigorously over your bald spots and you’ll stimulate hair growth” and “Wearing hats causes male pattern baldness.” The point is that you can’t believe everything you read.

As much as this is true for silly advice, such as that listed above, it is also true when you read someone testify that a certain product or treatment for male pattern baldness doesn’t work.

It could be that the product didn’t work for that particular user. Not every product will work for every person. Just because it didn’t work for someone else doesn’t mean it won’t work for you.

It could also be that someone who sells a competing product has chosen to flood the internet with content that says a product doesn’t work in an effort to route business back to their own product.

Just don’t believe everything you read. You’ve got to find out for yourself if a certain product is going to work for your male pattern baldness.

Take Photos
You should take photos of your scalp the day that you start treatment and then each week during treatment. This will give you an accurate way to measure your progress.

Don’t Leave Your Doctor Out of the Loop
If you have a medical condition it is necessary that you keep your doctor informed about any treatments you are using for male pattern baldness. You should discuss the options with him BEFORE starting treatment as he may have some input as to how certain treatments may affect your condition.

Be Diligent
Some men choose a possible solution for their male pattern baldness, but then are less than diligent about following through with the treatment plan. That is a waste of money as the treatment is only going to work if you follow the directions.

If it says you need take the supplement or apply the solution each day, that doesn’t mean “most days”!

Find a way to make the selected treatment part of your routine. For example, do it at the same time as your brush your teeth or take the pill every day at lunch. Do whatever it takes to help you remember to follow the instructions every day.

Being diligent about your treatment will help you achieve the best possible results.

Don’t Compare
If your brother-in-law achieved amazing results using a certain treatment, and your results were less stellar, that doesn’t mean that you should be disappointed. Remember that the products are not going to work the same for every person. Do not measure your own results against someone else’s results.

It might seem that like that is an awful lot to think about. The fact is that choosing a treatment for your male pattern baldness is not a decision that should be taken lightly. You are going to invest time, money and even a certain amount of hope in the treatment that you choose, so it’s right to carefully consider what you’re doing so that you can choose the treatment that is best for you.