September 2008 – Page 10

September 11, 2008

Blood Supply and Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I recall reading a couple years back that some doctor interviewed in a mens health mag said that taking a baby aspirin is recommended as it increases blood flow which may be of benefit to men losing there hair

your thoughts on this theory? as well as the whole concept of blood flow bringing nutrients to the hair? perhaps MPB is directly correlated to poor blood circulation? ok this is far fetched but can it be ruled out?

I do not know of a scientific correlation. The concept of blood flow contributing to hair loss has been well disproven. The hair gets what it needs, but the genes that cause balding will cause the cells to die (medical term is apoptosis — see ResearchApoptosis.com).

September 10, 2008

Hair Loss InformationRecommended Dandruff Shampoo? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hey everyone!

Well, I’ve been basically dealing with very heavy dandruff and mild scalp itching for the past year or so. I was wondering if there were any particular shampoos which would help my condition. And Im also wondering if it is okay to scrape the scalp with my finger nails lightly when im washing my hair, to remove some of the dandruff.

P.s I am a 19 year old male.
THanks !

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Dandruff (pityriasis capitis) is present in about half of the human population. There is an associated small yeast cell associated with it called pityrosporum ovale which multiplies as the dead skin in those with dandruff is higher than in those people without it. The pityrosporum ovale yeast form a cake of sorts with the dead skin cells that cause the classic dandruff flake. You can nudge off the flakes when you shampoo your hair, but be careful not to pick too much on them as you can produce hair loss from picking them.

There are many dandruff products out there and some work in different ways than others. For example, there are shampoos that contain zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, salicylic acid, and tar. CNN has a nice list towards the bottom of this page — Dandruff. I do not recommend any particular dandruff shampoos. More popular shampoos include Selsun Blue (with selenium sulfide), Head and Shoulders (zinc pyrithione), Nizoral (ketoconazole), and Neutrogena T/Gel (tar). You should try a few (or all of them) and pick what suits you the best. As each person is different, one type of shampoo may work better for you than another.

September 10, 2008

Will Rejuvx Work for Me? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hi there,can you please answer this question in order for me to go ahead and purchase this product? Can Rejuvx work on someone who has been affected by Alapesia.

The inventor of RejuvX emailed BaldingBlog and said “my product has never been sold to regrow hair”, so take that for what you will. See for yourself in this blog post from 2006 — Email from Inventor of Rejuvx.

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September 10, 2008

I Went from Incredibly High Libido with Propecia to Now Having Zero Libido – Balding Blog

Hello,

I began taking propecia when I was 20. Within 1 week, I was experiencing loss of libido and erection difficulties. I continued the drug, and within a month these sexual side effects disappeared. I continued using the drug for the next 3 years with an incredibly high libido. I just could not curb my sexual hunger.

However, suddenly in June 2007 I lost my ability to achieve erections for no apparent reason (i.e. it was a very happy time in my life). I lost all my morning erections. I have had morning erections everyday of my life since puberty. So I stopped propecia and temporarily regained my libido and erections for about 1 week, but there has been a slow decline in it since I’ve stopped propecia.

Its now been 14 months since I stopped propecia and my morning erections and libido have completely disappeared. My penis feels “detached” from my brain. I can now go weeks without ejaculating. Its just unreal. I’ve seen numerous doctors with no success.

I understand that thousands of people use propecia with no problems, (as I did for 3 years) but there seems to be a minority of us who are experiencing prolonged sexual side effects. These side effects have not subsided months to years after stopping propecia. I assure you that this is not psychological issue! I’ve been very open to that, but the reality is I am suffering from zero libido.

There are others like me at www.propeciahelp.com

Please help us.

While sexual side effects (both positive and negative) are reportedly associated with Propecia (finasteride), most men do not realize that erectile dysfunction is an independent problem in itself. In other words, you cannot always blame the drug. A reason Propecia is a prescription medication is so doctors can help deal with problems like yours, answering questions that you may need to have addressed. With a good doctor you must also explore or accept other possibilities as well. Discuss these issues with your prescribing physician. For more on erectile dysfunction, see the past post, Propecia Gave Me Side Effects — How Can I Get My Sex Drive Back?

I’ve seen the PropeciaHelp site and have commented on it in the past — here, here, and here.

September 10, 2008

I Have a Fivehead! – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hello

Im 17 and I have noticed that my temples have recedeed so much that my hairline on the side literally goes straight up towards the top of my head. I am also thinning on the front right side at the top of my head. All my uncles and my grandad on my mothers side went bald and my brother is also quite bald at the age of 21.

I really would not be bothered if I started balding around the age of 30 but to have it happen so soon is worrying. What treatment would you recomend to try and slow down the process? I also have a big forehead, or a fivehead, so any receeding will be much more noticed! Is it normal for someone to start goin bald so young? It got me really depressed when I first noticed but now I am not too bothered, althgough I would still still like to possibly slow the process down

It sounds like you have genetic balding otherwise known as androgenic alopecia (AGA) otherwise known as male pattern baldness (MPB). It can start with puberty with changes in your hormones. There are medications such as Propecia that can slow this process down, but you need to see a doctor for a formal diagnosis and treatment options.

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September 10, 2008

Can Food Make Dermatitis Worse? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

are there any foods that may make dermatitis worse?

Yes, it seems that there are — see Atopic dermatitis and food hypersensitivity reactions. All allergies have common links that make something like atopic dermatitis behave like other skin allergies.

Then again, the reverse may also be true — see Dermatitis Research.

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September 10, 2008

Anorexia and Bulimia and Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hi. I’ve been recovering from an Anorexia/Bulemia for about a year. I’ve been losing hair the whole time. For a while it was really bad, then got better, then got worse, then better to where i really thought it was actually going to stop but now it’s been worse AGAIN for a few weeks. I am taking birth control and an antidepressant which i understand both may cause hair loss. I was just curious if there is anything else that may be causing the hair loss. Note: i have recovered SUPERBLY from my eating disorder and have a great relationship with food. I eat healthy but indulge once in a while. Is there anything that can “help” with the hair loss? Please let me know. The problem is stressful and embarassing. It would be great if you would respond to my question. Thank you.

Hair loss from anorexia/bulimia stems from malnutrition and malabsorption. If you are eating healthy you should eventually recover unless other medications you are taking are causing the hair loss (antidepressants are common causes of hair loss). This process can take several months to over a year. Regretfully, sometimes you may not regain all the hairs that were lost.

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September 9, 2008

Does Normal Hairline Miniaturization Apply Only to the Center? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi you said that it is normal to have miniaturization where the hairline starts so my question is:does this only apply at the center of the hairline or it applies to all of the hairline including the temples?

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Finer hairs in your hairline (front, corners, side, temples) are common, as it gives a fine, transitional appearance. This is not miniaturization… just fine hair. It is also mixed with fine vellus hairs.

Miniaturization should not extend far back (1 inch, for example), as that would indicate a receding or balding pattern, assuming that this 1 inch is not the movement towards a mature hairline.

September 9, 2008

The Drawn Hairline Is Different From What Was Transplanted a Week Ago! – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hello. I recently got a hair transplant in Canada. I am a resident of the United States. I didn’t have severe loss, but my hairline has always bothered me. It was very unsymmetrical and missing temple points on an otherwise full head of hair. I had a procedure last week and the swelling has just subsided the last couple of days. Well, what the doctor drew in for my hairline is very different than what is now on my head. My temple points are extremely unsymmetrical now, more than before. When looking at me directly, one temple point can be seen and looks great, but the other one is further back the side of my face and can’t be seen from front view. One is lower than the other… The way it is now, is not what was drawn on my head prior to the surgery. The doctor took a picture of me before the transplant, but did not take a picture of me after the hairline was drawn or after the procedure.

My question is, how do I approach this situation.. Is it the doctors responsibility to fix this for me or am I bound to this agreement even though it was not what was discussed and agreed on prior to surgery? I have seen tons of pics on forums of people who have had temple work done, even from this doctor, and none of them look as unsymmetrical as mine. Should I have this fixed asap or wait till my results grow in and go have it fixed then… I mean, it is ridiculous how much I have paid and it was a fairly easy procedure from what I understand.

The good news is that you had a photograph taken before the surgery, hopefully outlining the hairline that was proposed. If the transplant was done in the last 5 days, it would be unlikely that you could undo the problem work. The best thing is to communicate with the doctor and address your concerns.

You trusted the doctor to perform your surgery after all. It is all about communication and having a trusting relationship. My answer may sound generic, but it is really as simple as that. Your doctor should be very concerned if the work is unbalanced. You can always get a second opinion. Keep taking good photos of your hairline and growth.

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September 9, 2008

More Johnny Depp and Hair! – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Sorry to bring this up yet again! I notice people ask you about Johnny Depp a lot. I’ve always really liked his hair and I too have noticed that he sometimes appears to be balding. I’ve seen a lot of photos in magazines, and now I see this online too: jezebel.com

Is it possible that he is balding and just uses some sort of cover-up sometimes? Thanks for the great blog, by the way.

Anything is possible, but I don’t think that this is balding. What you may be seeing is that when the hair is parted, the scalp is showing. We don’t know his density, but the black (or dark brown) hair and white skin accentuates the scalp. If he comes in for a miniaturization study, I will tell him if he has early miniaturization, but I wouldn’t publish that online for confidentiality reasons.

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