I’ve Got Thick Hair from Acromegaly

December 29th, 2009 at 11:35am Under Hair Loss

i recently was diagnosed with something called acromegaly which partly means the pituitary gland produces too much hgh. one of the symptoms of that disease is course or thick hair, which i have. i’m wondering once i right that issue & my hgh levels return to normal. will that cause hair loss of any kind whether its the legs, eyelashes, etc…

Many of the body’s changes from acromegaly do not reverse after the pituitary problem is fixed. Unfortunately, I have no … [visit site to read more]

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I Can’t Handle Propecia!

December 29th, 2009 at 04:13am Under Hair Loss

Hello Dr. Rassman,

This is without a doubt the best hair loss site on the web. I have learnt a lot by the final year or so. I really hope you can find the moment to reply my questions.

I am 28 and have noticed that my hairline has receded on either side of the widows peak and even the widows peak looks thinner and see through now than it did 3-4 years ago (when I believe the changes started). I can feel my hair has thinned in a norwood 3a sample although that is not noticable … [visit site to read more]

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Could I Die During a Hair Transplant Procedure?

December 28th, 2009 at 06:10pm Under Hair Loss

What’s the risk of dying from hair transplant procedure?

CNN – What really killed the beauty queen?

Short reply — the risk is extremely minimal, at nearly zero. Hair transplants are a surgical procedure and whether your doctor did not know what he is doing, you could die. … [visit site to read more]

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Can Hair Transplant Techniques Be Refined Even Further?

December 28th, 2009 at 04:12pm Under Hair Loss

hey dr i was just wondering whether you feel hair transplants have peeked or will they improve some way in the future i just analyze them in terms of reaching their full potential but your opinion is greatly appreciated as always and plus do you see them getting any cheaper in the approach future also

I think that the technology has been pushed as far as it can go. The problems that are out there are mainly related to the surgical team, and a few issues with physician … [visit site to read more]

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Any Point in Taking 5mg Finasteride to Treat Hair Loss?

December 28th, 2009 at 02:05pm Under Hair Loss

Dear Doctor,

I just wanted to know whether there is any point of taking 5mg proscar for hairloss? From my research I think the reply is no but I have taken 5mg for final 6 weeks. I have noticed a lack of motivation and being a bit down but I am not precisely certain whether they are related to taking the 5mg or due to other things in my life. Could there be any side effects for taking for the 5mg for the past 6 weeks? whether I just cut down to the quarter Proscar tablet (1.25mg) will my body take … [visit site to read more]

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Using Rogaine After a Hair Transplant

December 28th, 2009 at 11:36am Under Hair Loss

Hi Dr. Rassman, I recently had a hair transplant at your facility, everythings going well, my question to you is, can i apply rogaine on my newly transplanted hair, I read that when you apply rogaine, the hairs fall out at first, and soon after it grows back, is that true? I’m afraid whether I apply rogaine to the transplanted area, the hair’s will fall out and not grow back. Your response will be greatly appreciated.

I’d say to wait at least 7-10 days before using the … [visit site to read more]

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To Get Or Not To Get A Tattoo

December 28th, 2009 at 07:30am Under Skin Care

It is easy to wonder whether you should get a tattoo or not. They are everywhere you look and are very trendy.

Tattoos construct public seem sexier and racy. After deciding that you do want a tattoo, the next thing to decide is where to place it. Should it be on the shoulder, on the hip, the ankle or back?

There are many different places to choose from. soon after, once you’ve made that decision, you have to decide what kind of tattoo you would like, since there are so many tattoo designs you may have been thinking about for a distant day.

Tattoos have been around for a very lengthy instance. They have been used worldwide by different tribes. They were placed on their faces and bodies. They used techniques that took far longer and was increasingly painful than today’s method.

It was and still is considered an art design even though it may be considered taboo in some instances. Whether you want a tattoo considering you would like an eternal piece of art on your body or considering you have a special remembrance that you never want to forget, a tattoo is permanent, and keep in intellect that your body will change.

There has been resurgence in tattoos in the past few years; both men and women alike have gotten tattoos. You may be deciding whether to get a tattoo of a butterfly on your shoulder, or Japanese lettering or a cabalistic sign on your bikini line.

Think it through, assemble certain you are familiar with the tattoo artist and that you can be certain his design will be what you wanted. plus remember that places in your body may sag and that gaining weight may stretch your tattoo into something unsightly, for instance your upper arm or your back.

If you do want your tattoo removed there is laser surgery that you can opt for. Keep in intellect that laser surgery for tattoo removal is very painful and is even increasingly painful in assured areas and it is expensive.

Taking it off is just as painful as putting it on. It depends on the person, but for many the least painful part of the body is the upper back and shoulder, and the most painful would be the least fleshy parts, such as the ankle or right about the ribcage. Before you go out and get one done produce certain the place you go to is clean and licensed. Tattoos are put on with needles, so you have to be wary that you could develop an infection. Tattoos can be beautiful, just put a lot of thought into what you will be doing.

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SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature

December 26th, 2009 at 11:17am Under Products

SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature haircare line and Walmart will help you look great for less that winter. Cold winter air and harsh indoor heat can be extremely damaging to your hair, but with healthy style tips from SoftSheen-Carson’s Artistic Style Director, Johnny Wright, and a special price reduction on Roots of Nature in choose Walmart stores across the country, you can accomplish strong beautiful hair for less.

Now through February 4, 2010, Walmart will offer all SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature products at a discounted price.

Johnny Wright’s preventative steps to ward off winter dryness and promote strong growing hair include:

• Add An additional Dose of Moisture: Your hair will benefit from an additional surge of nourishment in the winter months. Keeping your hair and scalp well conditioned will ensure that your hair stays healthy strong and protected from the cold.
• For dry scalp: whether your scalp is dry or feels tight, use a lightweight scalp oil to moisturize and soothe, without weighing the hair down. Wright recommends SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature Stimulating Scalp Oil, which uses natural shea butter and green tea to improve scalp condition and promote microcirculation.
• For dry hair: Boost hair’s resistance to breakage and split ends by restoring moisture balance using a hair moisturizer. Massage SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature Strengthening Oil Moisturizer into hair and scalp for healthy-looking shine.
• Protect Your Hair: Wear scarves or hats to protect your hair from cold temperatures and wind. Stay absent from rough wool hats, which can lead to breakage, and stick with soft, smooth fabrics like silk and soft cottons.
• Beautiful Hair Starts in the Shower: Deep conditioning your hair weekly will not only keep your hair looking and feeling healthy, it will plus help to keep your hair protected from the elements. Use a deep conditioner, like SoftSheen-Carson Roots Of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment, once a week. The treatment visibly fortifies weak, brittle hair and replenishes hair and scalp with rich fundamental oils. You can use it in the shower, or for a increasingly intense treatment, place a plastic cap by your hair and sit under a warm dryer for 15 minutes thereupon rinse.
• Don’t by Style: Keep your use of hot styling tools to a minimum. Blow drying and flat ironing can dry out and damage your hair. whether you need to use heat, always use a thermal heat protector on your hair before blow-drying or flat ironing and never turn the dial past 400 degrees.

Get healthy and great looking hair with SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature. There is no need to spend a great deal of money and moment on your hair for it to look and feel good that winter. Roots of Nature combats severe damage the natural way and will give your hair the boost and shine it so deserves – all at an affordable price.

All SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature products are enhanced with a lush combination of natural green tea and shea butter. that rare combination helps to stimulate hair growth while simultaneously moisturizing and nourishing the hair. For increasingly info, please visit softsheen-carson.com.

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Spicy Coffee Beans Can Repair Wrinkles Crows Feet Eye Bags and UV Damage

December 26th, 2009 at 11:05am Under Products

Caffeine is known for its ability to wake up your intellect, but it can additionally wake up your skin when combined with Capsaicin, the active ingredient in hot peppers. Capsaicin has been proven as an critical natural medicine that relieves pain, inflammation, headaches and increasingly, but now there’s a new buzz surrounding the anti-aging properties of that spicy botanical extract. While large doses of capsaicin are proven to fight pain and inflammation, it turns out that small doses can be used to repair skin when combined with caffeine, and there’s no burning sensation. Greensations type skin sprays have developed an exclusive formulation that combines natural capsaicin and caffeine to increase topical blood flow while reducing inflammation and repairing skin cell damage.

The new Greensations caffeinated capsaicin skin sprays are creating a big buzz in beauty circles on the web. A recent review on the highly acclaimed Truth In Aging website calls Greensations make ThermaSkin, the potential “Holy Grail” for skin relief. Not only do Greensations skin sprays stop any irritation or itch nearly instantly, but they plus tone the skin and revitalize elasticity according to reviews.

“We’ve patented a way to deliver the healing capability of hot peppers through the skin without burning. We do that by using an exclusive combination of caffeine, alpha lipoic acid, vegetable glycerin and other herbals to increase permeability and overall absorption, allowing the capsaicin to have an easy pathway through the skin. Unlike anti aging products that require enlarged term use to see results, our skin sprays produce results immediately and we guarantee it,” says Niles Porter, Director of Sales for Greensations.

The skin care secret to capsaicin is its ability to increase epidermal blood flow and desensitize nerve fibers that cause irritation and inflammation on the skin. The increased blood flow flushes out harmful chemicals to soften and tone skin at the same moment. The addition of caffeine composes a supercharged absorption that infuses the skin on contact. According to GSC Products, makers of Greensations, the combination of caffeine and capsaicin wakes up the skin and scalp.

“It’s the combination of caffeine and capsaicin that makes the big difference. The caffeine makes super absorption through the epidermis to allow tiny doses of capsaicin to do their thing. Users immediately feel a tingling sensation and you can feel your skin come alive in seconds. Circulation is the key to healing, and the combination of caffeine and capsaicin immediately increases blood flow and gets everything moving. That’s why you see results so fast,” says Wayne Perry, Developer of the Greensations formulas.

While capsaicin revitalizes skin on its own, the caffeine in the Greensations formulas is equally import for protecting skin and repairing UV damage, the enemy of aging skin. While ingesting too much caffeine is not good for skin, topical application of caffeine protects and repairs damaged skin. While human skin generally absorbs less than 25% of the best topical skin care ingredients, caffeine has been proven to be absorbed up to 50%. Recent studies show caffeine can reverse damage from UV exposure by killing skin cancer cells.

“Caffeine affects the skin in many of the same ways as capsaicin. Together they’re a true breakthrough in skin care, but the caffeine is plus our delivery system to bring the capsaicin and other botanicals through the layers of skin. We truly have the Holy Grail for skin care here and we’re the first to do it. Best of all, we don’t gouge society like expensive anti-aging products that don’t work as well as caffeinated capsaicin. Why should only rich citizens look good? By keeping our products under 15 bucks, anyone can afford them,” adds Perry.

Greensations presently sells three caffeinated capsaicin skin sprays under the sort names ThermaSkin, ThermaScalp and ThermaFeet. The company is additionally launching the world’s first skin repair stick under the ThermaSkin sort in January. The ThermaSkin Skin Repair Stick delivers capsaicin directly to wrinkles in a solid formulation made of beeswax, olive oil, grapeseed oil and arnica. The thin stick is applied like any lip balm, but it’s used directly on wrinkles, crow’s feet, lines, bags and damaged skin. For increasingly knowledge, visit the Greensations capsaicin skin care website or look for Greensations products in choose retailers, and on the web at Lucky Vitamin and Harvest Moon.

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Solutions For Dark Elbows

December 25th, 2009 at 07:30am Under Skin Care

Dark elbows are an unsightly problem that with a little care we can get rid of, or reduce to a very large extent with some easy domestic tips:

• Scrub regularly: The elbow area should be scrubbed regularly to ensure that there are no dead skin cell deposits in the area. However, care should be taken not to scrub too tough, since that could have the converse effect of skin darkening.
• Use oil: Olive oil and coconut oil, so widely used in cosmetic products have excellent properties to soften the durable and sometimes scaly skin of the elbow area. So, either of these oils could be used regularly to soften and smoothen the skin of the area, which will in turn lead to lighter skin.
• Bleach: If there is say a special occasion in the offing or for some reason you simply cannot wait to get better looking elbows, you could try bleaching the area, which has been seen to be favourable in many cases
• Use Sugar: Sugar is an excellent natural exfoliant and contains glycolic acid which is helpful in lightening the areas.
• Use Lime: Things that contain citric acid, such as lime, lemon etc have been seen to be very useful in treating dark unsightly elbows considering they can remove the dead skin and lighten it. Rubbing lime slices on the elbows has been seen to work very well.

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Patience

December 24th, 2009 at 05:30pm Under Hair Loss

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Zenagen Shampoo

December 23rd, 2009 at 05:44pm Under Hair Loss

I’d like to bring to your attention another product making wild claims – Zenagen Natural Hair Loss Shampoo

Presumably you have a similar attitude towards it to other similar products?

Oh boy. I’d say anything that bills itself as a “natural hair loss shampoo” already falls under my “buyer beware” list. But, … [visit site to read more]

Original post by William Rassman, MD

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Could Propecia Be Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disease?

December 23rd, 2009 at 03:36pm Under Hair Loss

Doctor,

There is an established correlation amidst (early onset) androgenic alopecia and both cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer. Now interestingly, Propecia (more than likely) reduces the risk of prostate cancer. Since Propecia seems helpful against hair loss and against prostate cancer, could it plus be helpful against the third correlate: cardiovascular disease?

At least some studies seem to consider DHT to be proatherogenic while others consider estradiol to be … [visit site to read more]

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