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flag 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.

flag 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. flag Higher-income urban areas lead in usage, likely due to professional appearance concerns. flag 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. flag Male-pattern baldness affects over 50 million U.S. men and is linked to genetics, hormones, age, and potential health risks.

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