FOLLICLE 5 MEMBER:
JOE FERNANDEZ
Age: 54 years oldMarital Status: MarriedOccupation: High School Economics TeacherAspiration: Self improvement – Recently lost 100 lbs with diet and exerciseTreatment: Propecia, Minoxidil
Hair Biography: Joe, a Vietnam vet and dedicated teacher, has endured too many bald jokes from his teenage students. The father of two young girls is frequently mistaken as their grandfather.As part of a determined personal transformation, Joe is undergoing medical hair restoration. He has recently lost over 100 pounds and now he hopes to grow some of his hair back. Dr. Bauman prescribed Propecia and an extra-strength version of Minoxidil. Joe will take the Propecia pill to block the hormone, DHT, which causes male pattern baldness. Heʼll apply his special formulation of Minoxidil lotion to stimulate his hair follicles.6-Month Self Assessment: “D minus!”Dateline Medical Expert’s Findings: “Mild to moderate growth.”
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