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Washington D.C. has the highest U.S. rate of men using hair-loss meds, driven by income and image concerns, though insurance often doesn’t cover key treatments.
A new analysis shows Washington D.C. has the highest rate of men filling prescriptions for hair-loss medications—over five times the national average—followed by Massachusetts, New York, and California, while West Virginia, Mississippi, and North Dakota have the lowest rates.
Higher-income urban areas lead in usage, likely due to professional appearance concerns.
Finasteride and Propecia are the most prescribed FDA-approved treatments, but insurance coverage varies widely: commercial plans cover generic finasteride for about 70% of patients, but brand-name Propecia and oral minoxidil are often excluded, especially for Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
Male-pattern baldness affects over 50 million U.S. men and is linked to genetics, hormones, age, and potential health risks.
Washington D.C. tiene la tasa más alta en EE.UU. de hombres que usan medicamentos para la pérdida de cabello, impulsados por preocupaciones de ingresos e imagen, aunque el seguro a menudo no cubre tratamientos clave.