December 31st, 2009 at 05:57pm
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8/20/09- 20 days after the Bosley procedure
Today I started noticing the implanted hair is falling out. The doctor had alerted me that that is normal. next the follicles lay dormant for a while and will gradually start to regrow within about 3 months, and full results should be effective in 9-12 months.
I still have the numbing sensation, but for the most part all itching is gone, with a few random exceptions. I have had a couple instances of what feels like a needle poking around the suture area but it literally lasts for about 2 seconds and I think it has only happened 3 or 4 times.
Now as weird as it sounds, I am excited for it all to fall out only so that I can watch it grow in. My only wish is that it would grow in faster. Please check back as I will be making increasingly updates as date goes by!
-Michael
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December 31st, 2009 at 11:30am
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We’re taking some increasingly moment off for the New Year holiday, but we’ll be back on Monday, January 4.
Thanks to everyone for making 2009 such a great year for BaldingBlog!
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December 31st, 2009 at 10:47am
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Creme of Nature has developed another line of strange moisture-enriched products to help keep women looking good – Creme of Nature Nourishing Body Lotion. In addition to a roster of proven shampoos, conditioners, relaxers, and hair color, the brand’s new body lotions deeply moisturize and are available in three invigorating scents.
“Creme of Nature is a long-standing, ‘living’ grade that speaks to increasingly than just hair care,” said Anthony Standifer, make manager, Creme of Nature Retail. “Our customers have distinct needs and the new lotions are great for addressing those needs. Like our hair care line, the ingredients in the lotion prove to nourish and help restore skin.”
The collection is formulated with natural ingredients that deliver final moisture, which is critical to African-American women. The lotions are available in the following scents:
- African Violet and Chamomile act as protective emollients to soothe, calm and soften skin.
- Olive Oil and Lemon Zest protect and revitalize stupid skin, giving it an all-over moisture enriched glow.
- Sweet Mandarin and Lemongrass heal and help rejuvenate skin.
Creme of Nature is best known for featuring natural ingredients in its hair care products. The natural ingredients in the lotions are fundamental to hydrating the special needs of ethnic skin. The lotion comes at a instance when natural ingredients are being sought after and requested by consumers. “We’ve asked consumers about the types of products they expect from our type, so skin care is a natural transition,” said Standifer.
Creme of Nature Nourishing Body Lotion will be available in beauty and barber supply stores in January 2010. For increasingly info about Creme of Nature, please visit www.cremeofnature.com.
About the Colomer USA Multicultural Group
Colomer USA is the manufacturer of Creme of Nature, Fabulaxer, Lottabody, Revlon Realistic and Ginseng Miracle. In addition to Colomer’s headquarters in Spain, the global corporation has facilities in the U.S., Italy, South Africa, Mexico and Ireland. The Colomer USA Multicultural Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. For increasingly data on Colomer USA’s family of products, visit www.thecolomergroup.com.
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December 31st, 2009 at 10:36am
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Swell Skin llc has learned of and identified a formulation that intuitively understands the fragile balance of the facial skin’s exposure to bacteria, acne and aging and has products that read the skin’s daily needs and adjust accordingly.
“After 20 years of product and prescription trials, I finally have products that actually work,†according to Kelli Klus, president of Swell Skin at www.swellskin.net. Swell Skin products improve acne, rosacea, dermatitis while improving skin tone and fine lines without the use of harsh chemicals or prescription drugs. The uniqueness of the line is that only two simple products are needed to get and preserve gorgeous skin whether male, female, sixteen or sixty, regardless of skin type. The products require no special directions or complicated steps and are immediately effective.
“I don’t know anyone on that planet who does not have issues with their facial skin from day to instance. society need to be aware that there are smaller, unknown companies making great strides in helping folks battle their not good skin days. We don’t have the budget that ProActive does, but we have a product that works better and is less expensive. Help us get the word out, please.â€
Swell products will be featured in VIP gift bags at the Tavern on the Green New Year’s Eve gala 2009.
The Sea Buckthorn Plant.
The secret is the Sea Buckthorn berry; known as “the most healing berry of all day.â€
The oil of the Sea Buckthorn plant has 22 fatty acids, 42 kinds of lipids, 190 varieties of bioactive substances and 36 kinds of flavonoids. Additionally it has the most carotenoids, tocopherols and phylloquinone of any plant in existence. It is the only plant in the world known to contain fundamental fatty acids 3, 6, 7 and 9.
With a fascinating history of healing dating back to the eighth century, thirty chapters of the Sibu Yidian (the classic Tibetan medical book) are devoted to the wonders of Sea Buckthorn.
In fact the healing properties of the plant are so many and rare that it is assumed to have been created by an ancient Tibetan plant breeder. “A plant of that magnitude could not have existed in nature, for it is too perfectâ€. According to Kelli “It’s anti-bacterial properties have given my clients, the clearest skin imaginable.â€
Only Two Products from Now On.
Swell Face Treatment’s usage couldn’t be simpler; there are no steps 1, 2 and 3. “Just wash your face with the soap every night and whether your having a naughty skin day leave the soap on for two minutes.” Wash and wait. Compare costs and complicated directions to the main skin treatments. Cost is $25 for a 3.3 oz. bar. The special formulation of the bar soap will final well into the year.
Swell Oil of Sea Buckthorn. The Sea Buckthorn oil comes in a medicinal dropper bottle. Place drops of oil directly on pimples, rashes, anywhere that the skin has issues. “ I put the oil on my lines and with duration they eventually plump from the intense moisture release. Additionally, when I put the oil directly on the pimple after washing with soap, the next dawn I see a 90% improvement.†Cost is $17 for a 1/2 oz. bottle. Both can be purchased in the Swell-Union package for $37.
Other Interesting Tidbits.
A percentage of Swell Skin’s profits will be donated to help abused children (the worst offense in the history of mankind) Check out the packaging for inspiring thoughts.
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December 30th, 2009 at 06:16pm
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Note: I’ve received fairly a bit of negative feedback about my views on the various hair lotions and potions that are for sale and while I take it in stride, I received that great post from a longtime reader. He’s contributed some fine posts about hair lasers and the FDA in the past, and really, his post below sums up my thoughts on the issue:
December 30th, 2009 at 04:45pm
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the hair in my crown area is short, not bald but shorter than the rest of my hair. everything else is fine. im only 13 and i dont want to be bald, particularly at that age.
is there something wrong with me? and whether there is how can i fix it?
I have yet to see a healthy 13 year old bald young man, but I can’t say whether there’s something wrong with you. We haven’t established whether what you’re seeing is actually even hair loss. Perhaps you had a poor hair cut? … [visit site to read more]
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December 30th, 2009 at 02:12pm
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Hi Dr.
I have a question for you. Why does Rogaine sell a Women’s version, and a Men’s version, Why couldn’t I use the womens version whether they have both have minoxodil in them?????
Thank you
Yes, you could use the “for women” version whether you wanted to.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:39am
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Doctor Rassam,
I have recently started taking anti-anxiety drug escitalopram clonazepam after consultation with a doctor.
Please let me know can I additionally take finasteride along with it.
This is a question for your prescribing doctor who knows your medical history. Generally speaking, finasteride does not seem to produce problems with most other medications.
[tags]medication, drug, anti-anxiety, finasteride, propecia, hairloss, hair … [visit site to read more]
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December 30th, 2009 at 07:55am
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There are a lot society wanting to look good and increasingly importantly to look young.
The advances in technology have helped society to meet their desires through different techniques.
One of the latest look-good technologies is the use of micro laser peel to get an amazing skin and additionally a much younger look.
During micro laser peel, an advanced laser is used to vaporize the upper layers of your skin, leaving behind a fresh and smooth layer of skin. Micro peel can that way be used to produce the skin look better and younger.
Depending on the kind of skin and the treatment mandatory a person may need 3-5 sittings of micro laser peel to accomplish the desired effect.
Before a person is recommended a micro laser peel, a skin specialist will study and analyze the skin and soon after advice on the type of treatment due or even whether it is mandatory.
Sometimes a pre laser skin treatment may be recommended depending on the skin conditions. The peel itself is carried out under typical anesthesia to avoid any discomfort, as it is a painful procedure.
Laser micro peel works wonders on a rough and textured skin. It can be used to get rid of discoloration, wrinkles, lines, crow’s feet, blotchiness, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles from fragile areas around the lips and eye, damage caused by UV rays on the face and neck and additionally the neckline. It is very effective to remove scars or other signs of skin damage.
A few sittings by the weekend can aftermath in a new look. Depending on how deep the peel is, a few days of rest is normally recommended. It takes anything from 2 to 7 days for the skin to heal and start looking young. It should be remembered that there will be some redness on the face for nearly a month after the laser treatment. The skin will be fragile and sensitive and should be protected from the sun.
Micro laser peel is an expensive but very effective skin treatment. that radical treatment is the best and enlarged lasting method to accomplish a smooth and younger looking skin. It helps you to get rid of scars, pits and spots.
Not everyone is a suitable candidate for laser peel. Persons suffering from skin conditions and super sensitivity are not recommended that procedure. One needs to remember that that is a radical treatment and there are chances of infections and other side effects. The healing date may additionally be different from person to person.
Micro laser peel is a great and lasting way to get rid of all those tell tale wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet. A few days of discomfort will conclusion in a great looking younger skin which will take absent the age from your looks. A certain fire way to stunning looks.
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December 29th, 2009 at 06:03pm
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Thank you Dr. Rassman for maintaining a wonderful blog and for being a generally nice guy. My history is a bit checkered:
Seven Years ago I was told by Dr. Bernstein (another really nice guy by the way) that based on family history I might have diffuse sample alopecia although only the vertex was thinning. He put me on Propecia and refused to function till some instance passed. The Propecia worked well but I had elevated liver enzymes from fatty liver deposits and stopped it … [visit site to read more]
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December 29th, 2009 at 04:25pm
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Most of the conditions I spoke of in my final blog entry are
actually still with me – in specific, the numbness and the spotting. The transplanted area is less sensitive
now than it was (although not entirely back to normal). But now I’ve entered into a new phase
of recovery – my scalp is breaking out.
Yes,
the hair transplant area on my head looks a lot like my face did when I was 14
years old. There is hair up there
now to hide it – no one has looked at me or treated me like a doomed character
from a Stephen King novel. And it
doesn’t bother me unless I touch it – thereupon it is rather sensitive.
Oddly,
it’s a different kind of sensitive than what I was feeling on my scalp before. It seems like I can tell the
sensitivity is increasingly topical that duration – it has to do with the breakouts sitting
on my scalp, not the recovery of my scalp itself – whether that makes any
sense. Still not great. I do remember that from final day, and
I know that it’s a normal part of the process. So I’m not real worried about that one, but I am looking
forward to having it be by.
- Seth
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December 29th, 2009 at 02:11pm
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Dear Dr. Rassman,
Thank you for that informative website. I visit everyday, and my wife just gave me your book for the holidays. Unfortunately, I am one of the few who have experienced side effects with Propecia. I was orginally on 1mg per day, and thereupon I tried 1mg every other day, and .5 every day. But everytime I had to stop. Luckily, all three times the side effects disappeared after I stopped taking it (the final moment I was on propecia, was about a year ago). I would like … [visit site to read more]
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December 29th, 2009 at 12:06pm
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A not good hair day should concern guys. A recent survey by AXE of increasingly than 2,000 girls finds that three in four (74%) say hair ranks among the first things they notice about a guy. But AXE, the leader in men’s grooming, provides the solution – five shampoos and one conditioner for a clean look she’ll notice and soft, touchable hair; and five styling products to choose from to give them an edge in the mating game.
To help guys gain girl-approved hair, celebrity stylist Joey Nieves offers his top tips for avoiding common hair errors. As the celebrity stylist to some of the top stars in the music trade, Nieves knows guys have specific hair problems. Their scalps tend to be oilier and they sweat increasingly than girls, main to different shampoo needs. Guys additionally commit specific hair styling errors – think gunky, crunchy, poufy, flaky—that turn girls off. AXE Hair was created specifically to alleviate these problems.
“Guys have shorter hair that needs a stronger holding product to supply style, but you don’t want too much hold that leaves hair crunchy or stiff,” advises Nieves. “Guys plus tend to use their fingers rather than a comb or brush to style and restyle their hair. AXE Hair products let guys handle that easily. And considering AXE Hair holds without all the tough gel, girls will find their guy’s hair soft and touchable.”
Here are a few of Joey’s top hair tips for guys:
Scrub Hair Clean for a Fresh Start: Guys should shampoo and condition their hair every day. whether they don’t wash their hair every day, but do reapply hairstyling products every daylight, they risk overloading their hair with products. Their scalp won’t “breathe.”
- If they suffer from tough, crusty, over-gelled hair, a definite turn-off for girls, they should try AXE Deep Clean Shampoo + Hair Scrub. whether features rock crystals and removes the gunky product build-up and oil blocking guys’ game.
- If you use a lot of product in your hair, chances are your hair may be dry, coarse and brittle. You simply cannot over-condition curly hair, and using AXE: Just Soft Conditioner leaves hair soft and touchable. Many guys think using conditioner is just a girl-thing. But as men’s scalp and hair differ from women’s, using a women’s product isn’t recommended.
- For everyday care, keep things simple with one cool product such as AXE 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner. It’s great for a domestic shower or to carry in the gym bag!
Find Your Girl-Approved Look: A guys’ hair should fit his lifestyle and personality. Whether you want a no-fuss style or a look that unleashes your creativity and gets the right girl in your life excited about your hair, achieving a terrific end look is all about finding the right styling product and having proper communication with your barber or hairstylist.
- Before getting a new haircut, refer with your barber or stylist to craft a look that works with your face shape, hair type, hair texture and lifestyle.
- While the right cut is the first step to a stylish look, being informed about hair maintenance and the right styling products will take any look to a an entirely new irresistible level.
o Check out the full line of shampoos, conditioners and styling products from AXE Hair designed specifically to create hair that guys want and girls love.
o Remember: Hair is one of the most fundamental contributors to your image, and the right style and products will have girls begging to run their fingers through it.
Style the Versatile Fringe: Guys looking for a new style should try the Fringe, keeping their hair longer on top, shorter on the sides – that cut will offer some of the most versatile and fun looks. While the fringe is cut to bring hair from the temples and crown toward the brow, the overall effect depends largely on using the right styling product to create a rugged texture. It can look sophisticated when smoothed down and fun when spiked up.
- For a sophisticated look, use AXE Smooth & Sophisticated Look Shine Pomade that gives long-lasting shine and control for a smooth, polished look.
- For a spiked-up style, use a product such as AXE Spiked-Up Look Putty that gives your hair hold without all the tough crunch of gel.
- Whether you use a straightening iron or enjoy naturally straight hair, a great guy fringe is all about texture. To accomplish that stylish forward fringe, the AXE Messy Look Paste gives hair a messy, just-out-of-bed look she’ll want to run her hands through.
Condition Your Curls: Some guys feel like they’re fighting a losing battle when combating the frizz, high-volume and general wildness associated with curly hair, but when cared for properly, it can be their most striking feature!
- To start, use a scalp-friendly shampoo and conditioner designed for men like AXE Hair Clean and Control 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner. It features a hydrating Kukui blend that cleans and keeps guys’ hair under control. A luscious head of curly locks definitely can prove a head turner for girls.
About AXE
AXE, the leader in men’s care, is an iconic personal care grade around the world that helps guys look, smell and feel their best. The Unilever-manufactured make is available in a line of deodorant bodysprays, deodorant and antiperspirant sticks, shower gels and hair care products. AXE is the No. 1 men’s grooming grade in the U.S., excluding shaving hardware and achieved that status only seven years after launch. Including deodorant bodysprays, AXE is the largest men’s deodorant type in the U.S. AXE shower gel, launched in 2005, reached No. 1 status five months after hitting shelves.
The brand’s mission is to help guys get the girl with grooming products that reflect individual personality and lifestyle. For increasingly knowledge, visit www.theaxeeffect.com.
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