Archive for September, 2008

Seeing Results a Month After Using a DHT Blocking Shampoo

September 30th, 2008 at 06:36pm Under Hair Loss

I wanted to ask you a question regarding the DHT component of male sample baldness. Four weeks ago I began using a shampoo and conditioning system which blocks the production of DHT and 5AR in the scalp. I have noticed a meaningful amount of hair growth from a point in the rear portion of my […]

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Propecia and Breast Milk

September 30th, 2008 at 05:31pm Under Hair Loss

Hi Doc,
You are an impressive personality, I have been reading and making my decisions about my hair loss through the research on your website.
My wife is pregnant and and I want to start taking propecia, I am thinking about start taking it after the baby is born which is due on mid Nov. But I […]

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Hair Loss from Ambien?

September 30th, 2008 at 04:36pm Under Hair Loss

(female) I have been using Ambien for about 4 years. I am losing my hair and get tingling feelings and sometimes my scalp feels sore in places. Can Ambien cause that, it seems to have gotten worse since June when I had an MRI done of my head to rule out MS. […]

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How Many Hair Cycles In the Life of a Hair?

September 30th, 2008 at 03:31pm Under Hair Loss

Hi doctor and a big thanks to you and your team. Im very interested to know at least to tell me how many hair cycles there are. i read somewhere there are 14 in another place there are 25-30 and i like to know not the exact number but for something shut. where is the […]

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My Wife is Pregnant — Can I Still Use Minoxidil?

September 30th, 2008 at 01:35pm Under Hair Loss

Recently my wife became pregnant. I currently take minoxidil and am wondering whether I am putting her (and the baby) at risk by sharing the same bed, incidental contact, etc.
Thanks for your help.
You can use minoxidil even whether your wife is pregnant. So go ahead and push those beds together and be approach your […]

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Repairing a Dent in the Scalp at the Hairline

September 30th, 2008 at 12:32pm Under Hair Loss

I have a severe scar beginning at my ( receding ) hairline. It is a prominent scar, probably 1 1/2″x 1/2 inch. Obviously no hair grows there and I cannot completely cover it. The injury that caused the scar additionally took a little “tissue,” meaning there is a slight indentation.
My question is that: Is there […]

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Aminexil and Ovarian Cysts?

September 30th, 2008 at 11:35am Under Hair Loss

Hi Doctor,
Is there a relationship amidst Aminexil and ovarian cysts? I had an ovarian cystectomy final year and I started using aminexil recently which greatly improved my hair loss situation. However, lately, I’ve been feeling that the cyst may have returned.
I didn’t get it checked yet but I need to know whether to stop […]

Original post by William Rassman, MD

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Lip Care Products That Moisturize And Soften Your Lips!

September 30th, 2008 at 03:30am Under Skin Care

Lips are increasingly noticeable and additionally fragile parts, where you want to add color to enhance your beauty. In your regular skin care regimen, lip care should be essentially included, whether you really desire beautiful lips.
So, here are few products for you, which will not only enhance the color of your lips […]

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High-Fat Diet and Hair Loss?

September 29th, 2008 at 06:34pm Under Hair Loss

Hello doc,
I found that text on a website recently “whether you look at Japan, male sample baldness was nearly unheard of prior to World War II. The Japanese diet is now far increasingly fatty and Westernized, and Japanese men are going bald everywhere. It’s clear that a high-fat, meat-based diet raises testosterone levels, and that […]

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Sexual Stimulants and Finasteride

September 29th, 2008 at 05:33pm Under Hair Loss

Hi doctor,
Does taking sexual stimulant tablet or testosterone booster, prevents finasteride to work full?
Ask the doctor that is providing you sexual stimulants or testosterone boosters before starting or stopping any medication (including finasteride). Generally, what do you mean by a sexual stimulant? Viagra? Or some pill you buy from the back of […]

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Shame On You for Recommending Rogaine

September 29th, 2008 at 04:36pm Under Hair Loss

dr rassman,,, shame on you as a medial professional to encouge citizens to use rogaine,, a drug only desighned for for high blood pressure… even the FDA banned minoxidil for all its sideeffects,, rogaine,,, ie ,, minoxidil is certainly absorbed into blood stream, from topical solution, which can cause heart enlargment amounst many other side […]

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Yeast and Seborrheic Dermatitis

September 29th, 2008 at 03:33pm Under Hair Loss

Hi Doc,
I have been suffering from seborrheic dermatitis for the final 1.5 years. I read somewhere that yeast containing food aggravate the problem. Is it true? Are there any specific food items that I should avoid?
Thanks!
There appears to be an organization within yeast and seborrheic dermatitis. There’s a great commentary on the American Academy of […]

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After a Hair Transplant, When Can I Stop Being Careful with My Hair?

September 29th, 2008 at 02:35pm Under Hair Loss

Is it possible say after 4 months of the procedure to damage the hair grafts whether you are kinda compulsive and don’t really like to even show that you are losing hair as in my case i didn’t have to much hair loss in the first place but don’t like to show that i am […]

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