Month: February 2007

Posted on

Selectively Transplanting Certain Hairs to Avoid Moving the White Ones – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have whote hair in front and dark hair in the back of my head. IF I transplant the hair from the back, will it be white or dark? Can you be selective which hairs are transplanted?

Block Quote

The hair will be the same color as the place it was taken from. In your case, it would be largely dark. But, if there is enough white hair in the donor area, then the FUE procedure can take out the hairs, one follicular unit at a time, with a predominance of the hair color you want. Usually, white hairs are mixed with some dark ones.

Posted on

Does Sunburn Cause Hair Loss? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dear Sir,I was out playing football the other day and my dome received a sunburn in return.My scalp was red but it wasn’t a bad sunburn but it was noticable.It doesn’t hurt.Will this cause hair loss ?I read that first degree burns can cause hair damage.
Thanks Sir

Block Quote

First degree burns will not produce hair loss. I suspect from what you said, the burn was even less significant. If you constantly get sunburns or prolonged sun exposure, the UV light from the sun will damage the infrastructure of the skin and that is what causes skin cancers (amongst other skin problems).

Posted on

Hairs Falling Out in the Shower, and How It Relates to Growth Cycles | WRassman,M.D. BaldingBlog

Hairs Falling Out in the Shower, and How It Relates to Growth Cycles

/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /

how do the hairs that come out in the shower relate to hair growth cycles?

As stated here before, it is normal to lose about 100 hairs a day. To clarify that more, as hair falls out there are hairs that are also starting to grow. Hair grows in cycles and you may notice more hair falling out some days. Hair follicle cells have three phases of growth:

  1. Growth phase (Anagen phase) which lasts anywhere from 2 to 6 years. This is the phase where your hair is actively growing at approximately 10cm per year. 85% of hair is at this phase at any given time.
  2. Transitional phase (Catagen phase) which lasts about 2 weeks. This is the phase where the hair follicle shrinks and prepares to enter the resting phase.
  3. Resting phase (Telogen phase) which lasts about 1- 6 months. This is the phase where hair does not grow but stays attached to the follicle. Some hairs are shed at this phase, but at the end the hair follicle re-enters the growth phase to start the cycle over again. 10-15% of hairs are at this phase at any given time.

If you think about it, the average person has 100,000 hairs on their head, with 100 hairs falling out each day. So in three years, the total hair population will have been replaced (you can do the math for yourself).


2007-02-22 13:39:32Hairs Falling Out in the Shower, and How It Relates to Growth Cycles

Posted on

Losing Hair After Having a Baby 15 Months Ago – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I had a baby 15 months ago and had TE. Hair loss has been fluctuating for the last 15 months and my hair did grow back after TE, but now lose probably 120 a day (dermatologist told me to take a count)I still feel like my hair is thinning. Two dermatologists told me I did not have AGA but I feel like something is going on. Would I be losing more hair if I had AGA? Where do I go for answers?

Block Quote

If you are seeing a good dermatologist, that is the place to be. They understand hair loss from a disease point of view and know how to go about diagnosing it well. Hair loss in women can sometimes be caused by underlying medical conditions, so it is important for you to be evaluated by your own physician before we proceed. If clinically appropriate, the following disease processes should be considered: anemia, thyroid disease, connective tissue disease, gynecological conditions and emotional stress. It is also important to review the use of medications that can cause hair loss, such as oral contraceptives, beta-blockers, Vitamin A, thyroid drugs, coumadin and prednisone. The following laboratory tests are often useful if underlying problems are suspected: Estradiol, FSH, LH, SHBG, Prolactin, T4, TSH, ANA, Iron, TIBC, Ferritin, Free and Total Testosterone. If your doctor has any questions, please encourage him/her to call me. We would appreciate a note from your physician that you are medically cleared for surgery.

Post partum hair loss sometimes may take up to two years to reverse, providing that there is not other defined cause.

Posted on

Almost Completely Bald from a Perm – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi doctors,
Can a perm cause hair loss? My mother had her hair styled professionally a month ago and it now looks like she’s losing her hair. I don’t know if the style just made existing thin patches more visible or if the perm could actually cause the hair loss.

Thank you

Block Quote

SalonI saw a lady just the other day who was wearing a ‘full helmet’ wig. When she took it off, she had almost no hair anywhere on her head. She looked like she had just had extensive chemotherapy, but in reality she had a perm some 5 years ago. The perm brought on an immediate reaction with about 95% of her hair gone within a month. The hair never returned. Unfortunately, there was nothing I could offer her to help her. What impressed me was the totality of her hairlessness from something simple as a day visit to her hair dresser. She was so concerned about exposing her hairless scalp to me, that I did not ask her to allow the use of her photographs, even from behind.

As for your mother’s hair loss, I wouldn’t be able to know what the cause is just based on the email you sent. It is possible that she had existing hair loss, or the styling could’ve caused it. There are a number of factors that could be the reason for her thinning hair.

Posted on

My Erect, White Nipple – Is it From Propecia? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I started taking 1mg of propecia, 2 months ago. I noticed less shedding. I also noticed that my right nipple is almost always erect. The tip is also white. I brought it to the attention of my physician. He says its nothing and likely not the result of the propecia. I’m a little concerned that it may be a side effect. Any thoughts on what I’ve just described?

Block Quote

Breast enlargement may be behind the erect nipple. You could try stopping the Propecia to see if the problem goes away in a couple of weeks to even a few months. Have a doctor examine your chest for signs of breast tissue enlargement. There is not much I could recommend trying without examining you in person. For more, please see:

Posted on

A Bald Spot in Female After Hair Extensions Removed – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

My 27 year old daughter just called me frantic about some bald spots that were found in her hair. Her story sounds nutty, but please listen and let me know what I might can tell her that will help to calm her down. She had cut her hair pretty short and truthfully loved it, but her husband thought it looked a little butch. Unfortunately, this made her feel self conscious, so she had longer hair added to hers. From what I understand the hair pieces were glued in. Those were taken out today and she is hysterical because she now has bald spots. So, can you possibly tell me anything we can do to help point her in a direction to try and seek some help.

Block Quote

It sounds like the glue pulled out hair. If this is just a short, one time episode, the hair should grow back. Constant traction over longer periods of time can cause permanent hair loss. I would recommend waiting 6-8 months and after the hair goes through a cycle (worst case) the hair should grow back. Otherwise, she should see someone within my specialty for consideration of a small hair transplant procedure, but waiting for up to a year is better just in case it does grow back. The usual wait time is under 6 months, but I say a year to be safe.

Posted on

One More Time – When’s The Balding Cure Coming, Doc? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dr. Rassman,

I am sure you answered this question before but I bet people wouldnt mind to hear the answer again. With your expert opinion how long do you think it will take to have a cure for baldness. Atleast the hair cloning part. Everything I read says 5 years for technology and 10 yrs to perfect it. With the pace of my hairloss, I have a max of 2 yrs after which covering up won’t work.

Thanks

Block Quote

I am sure that they will rush to develop the cure or the cloning now that they know you only have two years left. My opinion runs better than 10 years before it is available, and another 10 years to actually perfect it. Let’s see who is right.

Posted on

28 Years Old and Hair Is Going White – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

hi
I am 28 years old and my hairs are becoming white from left and right. Some of my hairs are becoming white from top. I am using arvamatic oil and vitamin E as my doctor told me. Kindly suggest me as i am very much worried. Thanks

Block Quote

Hair color is a complex process controlled by your genetics. I do not know what you can do other than dye your hair (common in many young men). Be sure that you know what you are doing with coloring and perhaps even get a professional to do it.

Posted on

Mix Caffeine with Water, Apply to Scalp – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I saw a German study done in 2005 that indicated that hair follicles treated with caffeine promoted growth. I saw your blog response saying basically that more time and testing would be needed to determine if caffeine actually worked in promoting hair growth. I just ran across a new article here: http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/hotnews/71h3015525992312.html

Based on this data, does it make sense to mix caffeine into a water solution and apply it to the scalp (possibly sleeping with it in your hair overnight)?

Block Quote

Interesting reading. To see my other post on the subject, see Caffeine Used for Treating Hair Loss? I really have nothing more to add at this point. Thanks for bringing this to my attention though.