August 31st, 2007 at 06:34pm Under Hair Loss
Last week we attended a lecture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on the topic of hair stem cells. Dr. Robert Hoffman (speaker) is a professor at the University of California, San Diego. He and his colleagues have done several studies on hair stem cells and its application in different fields of […]
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August 31st, 2007 at 05:33pm Under Hair Loss
My first cousin just had a diagnosis of prostate cancer. With my help, we explored his options. He is 67 years young and his father lived to 96, and many on both sides of his family lived into their 90s and 100s. that is urgent, considering the decision on which treatment to […]
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August 31st, 2007 at 04:33pm Under Hair Loss
Hi Dr. Rassman
Great site…thanks for helping out so many concerned men and women. I am a 42 year old male, with Norwood course III hair loss. I had 2 hair transplants about 10 years ago at the temples, and was happy with the results(they have taken me back to a norwood course I or II […]
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August 31st, 2007 at 03:34pm Under Hair Loss
Dr. Rassman,
I am a 23 year old male. I recently began using Rogaine and Nioxin considering of hair loss, but stopped after about 3 weeks considering of severe itching/irritation. One of the products (not certain which since I stopped/started them at the same time) has given me dandruff. I have never had that problem before […]
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August 31st, 2007 at 02:32pm Under Hair Loss
Dear Dr. Rassman,
I actually have a few questions, my first one is, can going tanning (whether in the sun or a tanning bed) cause hair loss and/or permanent damage to hair follicles?
My other question is, can seborrhoeic dermatitis cause permanent damage to hair follicles? additionally, how faraway does seborrhoeic dermatitis normally final? I’ve been diagnosed […]
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August 31st, 2007 at 12:33pm Under Hair Loss
I am only 25 but I am starting to see signs of Male sample baldness and I wanted to be proactive. I asked my doctor about Proscar, considering I read that it could be cut into fourths, and he told me that it would look fishy whether he prescribed that medication to someone so young. […]
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August 31st, 2007 at 11:35am Under Hair Loss
Is there any truth that copper peptide spray can energize hair that is dormant. Ive heard it reduces the day the hair spends resting. Thanks
In our experience and from what I know, copper peptide promotes wound healing, not hair growth.
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August 30th, 2007 at 06:35pm Under Hair Loss
Hi Dr. Rassman,
I started taking 1.25mg of finasteride final week and I have to say up to now there do not seem to be any sexual side effects. The only thing which concerns me a little bit is that slight burning sensation in my groin area, I think its in the prostate area. Is that […]
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August 30th, 2007 at 05:31pm Under Hair Loss
I was wondering whether you have your hair dyed (darker shade), would minoxidil affect the hair coloring. I know some folks say dandruff shampoos affect hair that has been dyed. I already use Propecia, but I was told that perhaps a combination of Propecia and Rogaine (minoxidil) might help increasingly. The problem was that the […]
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August 30th, 2007 at 04:33pm Under Hair Loss
I am a 46 yr old female wanting a hair transplant. I am concerned the transplant won’t “take”. I have no conclusive diagnosis. One Doctor thinks genetic, another thinks hormonal. additionally, the texture changed to bumpy/kinky, like pubic hair. I wouldn’t want to transplant it. Any suggestions?
I don’t fairly understand what you are asking. […]
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August 20th, 2007 at 07:28pm Under Hair Care
Love your hair like you going to lose it. Hair is delicate, growing stuff which need to be handled with care. A lot of care will make your hair healthy, shiny and also beautiful. Beautiful hair is an asset for any woman. Some are gifted with naturally beautiful hair while others have to really work hard on it. But essentially everybody has to work on hair either for improving or for maintaining them.
Hair has been called as “crowning glory.” That’s because hair is covering our head like a crown which can influence our appearance. Sure, your appearance will be good if you can make your “crowning glory” looks good, shinny and healthy. That’s why you need to do your hair care diligently. Don’t wait until you have damage hair to make your move.
Tips for Your Hair Care
To help you taking care of your hair, here are a few hair care tips which might help you:
- Understand your hair type. Being understand your type of hair, such as, oily, dry, natural, curly, straight, kinky or what ever, you can correctly treat your hair with product that is useful to your type of hair..
- Pick shampoo that give benefit to your type of hair. Apply shampoo from root to tip - gently work down the hair. Don’t pile up hair while lathering! Rinse thoroughly under running water.
- Choose conditioner that works with your shampoo Always condition after shampooing. Apply conditioner from tip to root. Comb your hair while condition through hair to ensure distribution and penetration. Use as much conditioner as your hair can absorb.
- Dry your hair gently. Do not rub your hair especially if it is very long. Take time to dry it slowly with a gently patting or wringing action. Don’t overdrying your hair.
Start to Care Your Hair
Okay, those tips surely will give you awareness how to treat your hair basically.
Followed here are tips for you who feel that looking after your hair is important to its health. Healthy hair looks better and holds the style you want. These tips include the following:
- When you put your hair in a braid or ponytail don’t use any plain rubber band, always use a specially treated band like bungee or similar. This will prevent hair breakage and hair loss.
- Don’t sleep with your ponytail or in tight braid. You will breakage your hair and it turn into hair loss.
- If you plan on trying out a new hairstyle such as a braid, updo or twist, for a special event then practice the new braiding style several times before the big event arrives. This will guarantee great results.
Now, another tip is finding the right place for your hair care products. Although all hair care products available almost everywhere, but the best place to find for your hair care products is in Internet. It so convenience shopping online since you will check all the products, compare each product, order so easily and you can return after purchase if you feel not confidence with the products. Easy isn’t it? Okay, enjoy your tips here!
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August 20th, 2007 at 07:27pm Under Hair Care+ Hair Facts
When hair is depleted from its natural oils due to chemicals or improper care the result is frizzy, hard to manage hair. You can easily tame down frizzy hair with these tips that will help moisturize it without breaking your pockets.
• Do not wash hair daily. Wait for at least four to seven days before your next wash. Washing your hair too often strips away its natural oils.
• Use a moisturizing hair conditioner.
• Use leave in hair treatments.
• When you wash your hair always use conditioner and do not rinse it off completely.
• Avoid or limit the use of harsh chemicals present in hair colors, relaxers etc.
• Limit sun exposure.
• Limit the use of heat styling products such as the hot irons, blower etc.
• Deep condition hair every week.
• Use anti-frizz finishing products.
• Use hair products that help protect it from UV rays. The label should say UVA & UVB Protection or SPF.
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August 20th, 2007 at 07:27pm Under Hair Loss+ Hair Facts
Millions of the people worldwide suffer from hair loss and this is the reason why hair loss remedies are a billion dollar industry.
The answer to the million-dollar question of how to get hair back is to know how you lost it in the first place. You can determine the correct remedy for hair loss only after you know the exact cause of hair loss.
#1 Get Your Hormones Checked
Specific problems with the hormones such as thyroid and pituitary is a cause of hair loss. Consult your doctor to conduct relevant tests and rule out this possibility. If a hormonal imbalance were the reason for hair loss, the doctor would recommend a course of appropriate drugs to solve the problem.
#2 Anti - Androgenic Therapy
Excessive amount of DHT (which is a component of the male hormone) causes hair loss and baldness. If DHT were the problem and causing hair loss, the doctor would put you on drugs that form a part of antiandrogen therapy. In women, the treatment is called CPA (cyproterone acetate) with ethinyl-estradiol. The therapy typically lasts for a period of one year.
#3 Some Wonder Drugs - Over the years, researchers have invented certain drugs that work very successfully for hair loss. This includes minoxidil (more popularly known as Rogaine) and finasteride. However, finasteride is not for good for hair loss among women.
#4 Keep the Scalp Clean
Clean the scalp of dirt, dandruff and excess oil can help prevent hair loss.
#5 Hair Transplant
Hair transplant is surgical method to treat hair loss. It involves operations that extract parts of the scalp from the sides and back of the head where the hair grows well. It is then implanted on those regions of the head that are going bald.
Hair re-growth is possible because the hair follicles in the side and the back of the head are immune to the hair loss problems. However, It is an expensive procedure. It costs approximately $15,000 and takes 1-2 years to complete.
#6 Hair Weaving
Hair weaving is not a surgical method for hair loss. This cosmetic procedure attaches extensions of natural or synthetic hair.
#7 Tissue Expansion
In this procedure, silicone bags are inserted beneath hair-bearing skin to expand the tissues. This is then transferred to the areas with a hair loss or baldness.
#8 Other Solutions
Some other solutions camouflage the hair loss or baldness problem. These include using wigs or toupees and getting a smart haircut to hide thinning hair or bald patches. For this process, you need the services of a skilled barber.
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