Hang on, hair-impaired: Help is on the way. A month ago we told you about Propecia, a toned-down prostate regimen that works like Rogaine-in-a-pill, regrowing hair — or at least halting the exodus — on some 86 percent of male pates.

The FDA announced Monday that it has approved the drug, which should now be available by prescription from mid-January. Side effects still include impotence and decreased libido. But it's cheaper than a red convertible.