For men, Propecia seemed like a dream come true — a gift from the hair gods.

But then came the lawsuits, the horror stories, and the new research.

On a humid South Florida day, I sat waiting on a dermatologist’s examination table, still sweating a little from my time outside. Running a hand through my dirty blond hair, I stared in the office mirror. Eighteen years old, horny, and gay, I was about to head off to college and was worried I’d never go all the way with a guy in school, or after. Physically, I had a lot going for me — green eyes, cute facial hair, height — but the distressing appearance of my forehead prevented me from considering any of these traits. I was going bald.

In the back of my mind, I’d always known this day would come. My father, uncles,... Read More