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D.C. leads U.S. in hair-loss drug prescriptions, with major disparities tied to income, insurance, and region.
A new analysis shows wide U.S. disparities in hair-loss medication prescriptions, with Washington D.C. leading at over five times the national average, while Minnesota ranks 21st lowest at 0.44%.
Higher-income urban areas see greater use, linked to income, urbanization, and appearance concerns, while Southern and Midwestern states like West Virginia, Mississippi, and North Dakota have the lowest rates.
Insurance coverage is a key factor: about 70% of commercially insured patients access generic finasteride, but brand-name Propecia and off-label oral minoxidil are often excluded, and Medicare offers nearly no coverage.
Male-pattern baldness affects over 50 million men, is genetically linked, and tied to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes, and mental health issues.
Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, though access varies significantly.
D.C. lidera a los EE.UU. en prescripciones de medicamentos para la pérdida de cabello, con grandes disparidades vinculadas a los ingresos, seguros y región.