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July 28th, 2010 at 06:00pm
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Thirty years ago I had 4 or 5 sessions hair transplant sessions done using the old punch graph method. For most of those years I was fairly convinced. Lately that has not been the case. The appearance of corn rows is starting to show in the front and it is getting harder to cover up the donor area in the back. Twenty years ago I spoke to a specialist in Philadelphia who disappointed in the methods used in my procedures and he implied that I was not a good candidate for future … [visit site to read more]
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July 28th, 2010 at 03:52pm
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Hi, doc. I’ve been researching hair-transplantation, and I have a question concerning F.U.T. (strip-harvesting): I understand, in that method, a strip is excised from the back of the scalp, the wound next closed. I wonder, thereupon, is not the overall surface of the scalp reduced in that procedure? After two or three procedures, particularly, (or even after one large session) — when, totally, a reasonably wide portion of the scalp has been removed, will not a patient’s hairline, in … [visit site to read more]
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July 28th, 2010 at 01:56pm
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Snippet from the article:
Prince believes playing the electric guitar has stopped him from going bald.
The 52-year-old pop legend – who can play 27 different instruments – is convinced the electricity that flows through a guitar when he strums it is the reason … [visit site to read more]
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July 28th, 2010 at 11:50am
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I recently moved to US (bay area) and have been noticing a lot of hair fall. Slightly pulling my hair causes them to come out. I have no serious illness etc. What could be causing the increased hair loss?
Thanks!
It could be a variety of things. Perhaps it is your genetics and the timing was coincidental to the move… or it could be stress-induced (moving can do that)… or it could be allergy… etc, etc. I really have no way to know based on your e mail … [visit site to read more]
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July 28th, 2010 at 09:27am
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Amgen and Pfizer nowadays announced the five winners of the 2010 Addressing Psoriasis contest, which recognizes humans with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who want to feel increasingly confident in their everyday style. The winners have traveled to New York City where they will get a one-on-one consultation with Tim Gunn, mentor to the designers on TV’s “Project Runway” and chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. Gunn will help the winners embrace their personal style and work with them to choose outfits that complement their individual looks and lifestyles, and that work with their psoriasis. The winners’ stories and experiences will help raise public awareness of psoriasis. The 2010 contest winners are:
- Julie Bittke of Lemont, Illinois
- Tamar Daniel of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
- Stephanie Gearhart of San Diego, California
- Brent Kleinhenz of Columbus, Indiana
- Robert Schaufenbil of Oakland, California
“The first step in creating your personal sense of style may be determining who you are and how you want to present yourself to the world. that can be particularly challenging for folks with psoriasis,” said Gunn. “I am excited to work with these inspiring individuals to help each of them find a style that suits their life.”
The Addressing Psoriasis contest represents the cornerstone of a disease awareness program designed to help society with psoriasis get increasingly data about managing their disease and to feel increasingly confident in their everyday style. Since March, hundreds of citizens with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis have entered the contest by sharing their personal stories and photos illustrating the challenges of living with the condition, including the affect on their personal style, and how they think Gunn may help them present their best selves to the world.
As indicated in the total Official Rules, the judging was based on three levels of review, and a panel of judges selected the winners based on, among other things, the compelling nature of their submitted essays and personal photos. The panel included representatives from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), Psoriasis Cure Now (PCN), Dermatology Nurses’ organization (DNA) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA).
Style questions and tips related to psoriasis were plus submitted to Gunn via the program website, www.addresspsoriasis.com. choose tips will be incorporated into a style resource guide designed specifically for folks with psoriasis. The style resource guide will be available on the Addressing Psoriasis website later that year and will feature the five winners in fashion-forward outfits selected in collaboration with Cotton Incorporated. To memorize increasingly about the 2010 winners, view total Official Rules, and find useful resources about psoriasis, visit www.addresspsoriasis.com.
Psoriasis, which affects about 7.5 million Americans, is a chronic disease of the immune system that causes the skin cells to grow at an accelerated rate. Although there are several types of psoriasis, about 80 percent of patients suffer from plaque psoriasis, which can cause painful and itchy, red, scaly patches. public with psoriasis often experience feelings of self-consciousness, and the appearance of their skin often influences their choice of clothing.
about Addressing Psoriasis
Addressing Psoriasis was developed to inspire society with plaque psoriasis to actively manage their condition, be increasingly confident and not allow the condition to inhibit their everyday style. Now in its moment year, Addressing Psoriasis continues to raise public awareness and encourages patients to visit a dermatologist as the first step in managing the condition. Addressing Psoriasis is sponsored by Amgen and Pfizer with participation from the American Academy of Dermatology, the National Psoriasis Foundation, Psoriasis Cure Now, the Dermatology Nurses’ organization and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. To memorize increasingly about Addressing Psoriasis, visit www.addresspsoriasis.com.
Entrants were asked to submit a photo and personal essay explaining how they have overcome or tried to overcome the challenges of living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and how the condition has impacted their personal style and the clothing they wear. Additionally, entrants were asked to explain how Tim Gunn may help them overcome style challenges associated with psoriasis and present their best selves to the world. Entries were judged based solely on the inspirational nature of their story, and not on the entrants’ use of specific treatment options.
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July 28th, 2010 at 09:24am
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In celebration of the launch of Murad’s new Clean Scene skincare line and the upcoming film “You Again” starring Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman and Betty White, Murad Skincare and Touchstone Pictures are giving one lucky winner and 50 of his or her closest friends and family members the chance to see the film before it hits theatres.
Now through August 29, 2010, Murad fans and film enthusiasts around the country can enter to win a film lover’s prize package that includes a grand prize private advance screening of the film in their hometown. In addition, the winner will get a Clean Scene gift basket including the entire Clean Scene line, Clean Scene skincare products for one year, exclusive Clean Scene travel speakers to take their movies and music on the go, a $50 gift card to Sephora and Yumberry goodies. The grand prizewinner’s special guests won’t walk absent empty handed as they too will get samples of the Clean Scene line in addition to Yumberry goodies.
The new Clean Scene line, a gentle and effective family of products developed to address the daily skincare needs of teens and young adults, consists of five rare products. Formulated with the antioxidant-rich Yumberry to keep skin balanced and protected, Clean Scene aims to teach teens and young adults about the importance of adopting healthy skincare habits for life, ensuring beautiful skin now and distant after high school.
“You Again” stars Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman, Kristin Chenoweth, Victor Garber and Betty White and is directed by Andy Fickman. In theaters nationwide on September 24, 2010, the film features successful PR pro Marni (Bell) who heads domestic for her older brother’s (Jimmy Wolk) wedding and discovers that he’s marrying her high school arch nemesis (Yustman), who’s conveniently forgotten their problematic past. thereupon the bride’s jet-setting aunt (Weaver) bursts in and Marni’s not-so-jet-setting mom (Curtis) comes face to face with her own high school rival. The claws come out and old wounds are opened in that crazy comedy that proves that not all rivalries are forever. Like the film on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YouAgainMovie.
Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world’s foremost authorities on health care and a pioneer of the clinical skincare movement. Dr. Murad is a practicing physician at the Murad Inclusive Health Medical Group in El Segundo, Calif. where he pioneered the Inclusive Health approach to optimal living based on the Science of Cellular Water, Dr. Murad’s unified theory of health and aging. Murad products are sold in 46 countries and it is the #1 selling clinical skincare sort at many locations including Sephora and Ulta. increasingly info can be found at Murad.com or by following Murad on Facebook at facebook.com/murad or Twitter with @DrMurad.
For increasingly knowledge on the sweepstakes, including the official rules, visit www.mycleanscene.com. increasingly data on the entire Clean Scene line can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mycleanscene or by following @mycleanscene on Twitter.
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July 27th, 2010 at 06:03pm
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Hi, Dr. Rassman. Thanks for answering all of our questions.
My question is, How likely is it for someone to “settle in” to a level of hair loss (Norwood 3A, for example) and not see any increasingly rapid loss for a period of instance (years, for example)? Do some folks get to a convinced level of hair loss beyond a mature hairline and stay that way without medication? Or is your fate essentially sealed after you reach a convinced level?
Let me clarify what I see as your … [visit site to read more]
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July 27th, 2010 at 03:52pm
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Snippet from the press release:
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just cleared a new laser proven to regrow hair in women. The FDA ruling was based on a study performed by Dr. Grant Koher which showed that low level laser light, specifically with a precise wavelength, provides a medically meaningful treatment for women’s hair loss. Dr. Koher is the first physician to … [visit site to read more]
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July 27th, 2010 at 01:50pm
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Hi Doc. Right know I’m on Propecia for 3 years, but I’m noticing some thinning in the frontal area. Would it be effective to start to take 2 mg a day? Thank you.
Increasing the medication dosage will not necessarily slow down or help stop the hair loss process. Propecia is a good medication, but it is not the magic bullet. It does not completely stop hair loss and different folks have different results with the medication.
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July 27th, 2010 at 11:49am
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Women who want to go bald as a fashion statement may find the process smoother than ever.
Some fashion experts believe female baldness is getting its most positive fashion exposure since singer Sinead O’Connor hit it big in 1990. Although Britney Spears went bald a few years back, it was viewed as a cry for help, not a fashion … [visit site to read more]
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July 27th, 2010 at 08:36am
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NeoStrata Company, Inc. announced the launch of Exuviance AGE REVERSE, a multi-modality line of skin care with a proprietary complex of state of the art technologies to address all of the visible signs of skin aging.
Educated, savvy consumers expect comprehensive products that work together to target wrinkles, texture, elasticity, and pigmentation. Exuviance AGE REVERSE is a almighty regimen that addresses those concerns by combining a bevy of multi-functional ingredients to trigger collagen and matrix building in skin’s deeper layers, surface active compounds to enhance cell turnover and disperse pigment clusters, along with broad spectrum antioxidants that limit oxidative damage, neutralize free radicals and protect cellular membranes while additionally preventing the breakdown of collagen and elastin. The aftereffect? Undeniably younger looking skin that is visibly evident.
Because no loner ingredient can address the many signs and sources of aging skin, the creators of Exuviance AGE REVERSE formulated the line with OptiSpectra, a proprietary complex of proprietary and clinically proven de-agers. “It’s very exciting to launch these products featuring a synergistic combination of our clinically proven, patented technologies, Polyhydroxy Acids and NeoGlucosamine, with other highly effective ingredients such as retinol, peptides and potent antioxidants — to target the multiple mechanisms of skin aging. Exuviance AGE REVERSE is a total regimen of multi-tasking products specifically designed to meet the skin care needs of the 40+ age population with noticeable signs of aging,” says Dr. Ronni Weinkauf, VP of Research & Development.
Exuviance AGE REVERSE provides comprehensive anti-aging benefits across all skin layers by targeting multiple mechanisms of the aging process. Each of the four core products — BioActiv Wash, Day Repair SPF 20, Night Lift, and Eye Contour — was created with a carefully selected spectrum of ingredients designed to work synergistically for optimal results. While each individual product provides meaningful benefit, maximum results are achieved by harnessing the synergy of different modes of action across the regimen.
With Exuviance AGE REVERSE, seeing is believing. The clinical details demonstrates outstanding visible results. “Participants in our 12 and 16 week clinical use studies confirmed meaningful, visible benefits in as little as four weeks for all major signs of aging including the appearance of fine lines and deeper wrinkles, sagging skin, pigmentation, rough texture and enlarged pore size. 96% of participants agreed their skin looked and felt younger within four weeks and 100% noticed improvements in appearance,” reported Barbara Green, VP of Clinical Affairs.
NeoStrata Company, Inc. (www.neostrata.com), headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, develops and markets a comprehensive range of clinically-proven, dermatologist developed skin care products featuring Polyhydroxy Bionic Acid and amino sugar technologies to meet the needs of every skin type. Founded by Drs. Van Scott and Yu, world renowned leaders in dermatology and dermato-pharmacology, the company is backed by a proud medical heritage that includes decades of clinical research and by 100 patents. These advanced therapeutic and cosmetic dermatological products are available worldwide through consumer outlets, physicians’ offices and spas.
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July 27th, 2010 at 08:33am
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Spa De Soleil (http://www.spadesoleil.com) Manufacturing founder and president, Rena Revivo, announced nowadays that she is removing parabens from all Spa De Soleil skin care products in an extensive and conscientious program to improve skin care proprieties.
Parabens are a course of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the skin care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and food industries due to their bacterial and fungicidal properties. They can be found in moisturizers, cleansing creams, shampoos, toothpaste and as well as frozen, canned and processed foods, however, they are fitting increasingly controversial considering they have been found in high concentrations in breast cancer tumors.
For a lengthy duration, Revivo has been aware that women are getting small amounts of parabens from a large number of sources on a daily basis. It is accumulation of parabens from so many sources day after day that can build to dangerous levels in the body.
“Research has shown that we have to be careful of parabens, but it’s tough for anyone to stay absent from them when they are in so many products and foods we use or consume every day. For that reason I have undertaken the extensive program to remove parabens from all of the Spa De Soleil skin care products,” says Revivo, a leader in the biological and natural skin care products industry.
The Spa De Soleil program is no small feat. Revivo spends her days researching the best ingredients to use in her skin care products and soon after formulating these ingredients into her skin care lines. Many of the ingredients she researches have been used down through the ages for their youthful, skin nourishing and anti-aging properties. She plus researches the source of the ingredients to ensure pure ingredients are secured for use. Each product thereupon takes several months of formulation and evaluating to replace the parabens with these natural ingredients.
Once the formulation process is completed, each Spa De Soleil product, individually, goes through a lengthy series of checking. Care is given to ensure the product is regular, the ph is right, the viscosity is right and that it meets third party microbiological analyzing. Multiply that by hundreds of products and one can see the immense amount of work behind the project.
“And the final tryout is client satisfaction,” says Revivo. “Our clients and professional citizens are an extremely discerning group. They have an astute awareness of our product’s feel and love that our skin care products perform as we say it will, so any changes must continue to supply that spa experience for them. We are happy to report that all improved products are being met with increased gratification and demand.”
For those interested in additional knowledge regarding parabens Revivo suggests visiting the Environment Working Group’s website at http:///www.ewg.org.
Rena Revivo’s training and experience working with women from all walks of life have culminated into her mission which is three-fold: to educate women on skin hygiene, to supply women with skin care products created from the best possible ingredients and to ensure her skin care products give women the results they are looking for.
Spa De Soleil (http://www.spadesoleil.com) Manufacturing, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Rena Revivo with the mission to create, invent and manufacture innovative skin care solutions using the best possible ingredients. The company has become a leader in USDA Certified biological skin care products and is setting the direction for others with the removal of all parabens from their skin care products. Revivo keeps her cutting edge through continued research and membership in many professional organizations such as the biological Trade organization (OTA), the universal Spa organization (SPA), National Nutritional Foods organization (NNFA), Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD), Cosmetics, Toiletry & perfume organization (CTFA), the Society of Cosmetics Chemists (SCC) and the Private Label Manufacturers organization (PLMA).
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July 26th, 2010 at 07:31pm
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Mine feels like a life of some dramatic defining events by the past few weeks. I had the privilege of being in South Africa for the FIFA Soccer World cup, which has been widely acclaimed as a huge success. Along with millions of others, not least of all the African folks who proudly hosted that stunning event, without hiccup and with nearly relative ease on their continent for the first date in history, I felt part of the tournament. To feel in the middle of what is without doubt a world spectacle, feeling the excitement and anticipation of each play in every game, knowing folks from every corner of the world were plus watching, is simply euphoric. In so many respects, which has only become clear in my intellect after the fact, it was a defining event in my life.
It felt that no sooner had the final whistle been blown, the final cargo plane loaded to return its precious load back to its domestic destination, the final banner removed from the skyline, that news came in that my dear beloved friend who has been battling leukemia for the past 18-months had been given days to live. In what felt like free-fall from the sky to soil, so the days slowed down and the clock stopped. Alone with his twin girls of 5-years old and loving wife, my dear friend faced is final few days in what has been described to me as peace and calm after the most terrifying of personal battles with physical and emotional pain. As word was quietly passed along of his death, and in the days thereafter main up to the memorial service celebrating his life, it felt like the world around me was frantically active and completely oblivious to my existence. I could not stop thinking about what, whether anything, my dear friend would have changed had he known two years ago what he knew in his dying days with his loved ones. In every respect, that sad loss has been a defining event in my life.
So what, whether any, relevance does that have with a Bosley hair restoration you may ask? Well my reply is pretty simple. The reminder of these events has been for us to live our lives to the fullest, live like nowadays might be your final. Do the things which bring you and your loved ones delight, considering who knows what tomorrow holds. whether getting your hairline or hair density back is what will bring you happiness, as it did me, get it done. The moment reminder these past weeks and events have had for me is that it is sadly so often only after the fact that you realize the full affect of a defining event on your life. For me, amongst the many such events in my own life as I have reflected so tough in the past few days, so too has my Bosley hair restoration been a defining event in my life.
Rest in peace my dear friend Jono. I miss you already.
- Kevin
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