From this past weekend’s season premiere of SNL, a fake commercial for Bosley pokes fun at the use of body hair in transplantation. If you can’t see the video below, here’s the direct link.
Hair Loss InformationIs There Medication to Stop Stress-Induced Hair Loss? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
I’ve recently moved and started a new job and, for a host of other reasons too, I have been under a lot of stress. I also lost about 15 pounds without meaning to at all-the result of stress and not eating well because of stress, I think. I have read in other posts that stress and malnutrition can lead to and enhance the balding process.
My question then is this: will hair lost as the resulnt of stress or malnutrition grow back once my life has returned to normal? Or should I be looking into some sort of medication to stop this?
If your hair loss is genetic (patterned loss) and the stress merely exacerbated it, Propecia could be helpful to you once the stress is controlled. If you don’t have genetic hair loss, the hair could regrow once the stress is under control and/or your nutrition is balanced. There’s no medication to stop hair loss caused by stress.
Hair Loss InformationCombining Aminexil and Minoxidil? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Female, 29
I have been using Regaine for men, as suggested by my dermatologist, for almost two months. I have not seen any difference yet, but I am planning to continue using the product. My question is: Could I use L’Oreal Professionnel Aminexil Advanced in combination with Regaine for Men Minoxidil 5%? Are the two products/substances compatible? Thank you.
I don’t have much experience with Aminexil, as it is not available in the United States… but I’ve written about it previously. As I understand it, Aminexil and minoxidil work in similar ways. There’s no drug interactions between the two that I know of, and in fact, there are products that are sold which claim to combine the two treatments into one topical. I have no firsthand experience with that topical treatment either.
You’ve only been using the minoxidil for 2 months, so it’s not surprising to me that you haven’t seen a difference yet… but are you sure you want to start a concurrent treatment at this point before the minoxidil has had time to show benefits? Assuming you use both treatments at the same time, if you do start seeing results in a few months you won’t know which medication provided the most benefit. That scenario isn’t a concern for people that don’t mind using multiple products for life, but it’s something you should consider.
Hair Loss InformationMissed a Week of Avodart Dosages – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Something went wrong at my pharmacy and I’m going to miss almost a week’s worth of doses of Avodart. It’s 0.5 mg/day. I’ve been taking it for 5 years now-every day. Will the drug still be in my body enough to suffice or should I be concerned that it will cause my hair loss to be more aggressive?
Thanks!
I don’t know what you will notice by missing Avodart (dutasteride) for one week. I do know missing Propecia (finasteride) for one week will be almost no issue. Perhaps your physician might know better, since he/she prescribed it.
You’ve been on the medication for half a decade so I’m sure the following isn’t news to you, but I have to point this out for the rest of the readers out there: As it is still not FDA approved to treat hair loss, we do not recommend Avodart. There is no solid study on what is the recommend or effective dose for treating hair loss. In addition, the drug lasts months in your body after stopping it.
Hair Loss InformationAdderall and Finasteride Interaction? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Do you think a stimulant like Adderall can interact with finasteride in an undesireable way? I have been on finasteride 1mg a day for 6 months with no problems and great results. I started using Adderall for ADHD and I reacted very severely. I lost a huge amount of hair, broke out with acne, started to sweat, grind my teeth at night, and have testicle aches. From what I’ve read and from people I’ve talked to that isn’t common. Is the fact that finasteride and Adderall both influence what your hormones are doing in your body a reason to believe they were a bad combination?
Thanks.
We get questions like these all the time. What you are describing sounds pretty severe, so I would consult with your doctor and follow up on your symptoms to figure out what is going on. The internet is a great source of information, but be warned that it is also a source of misinformation. Talk to a professional in person — best to talk to a caring and competent doctor.
To answer the first question though… no, these two medications do not interact.
Hair Loss InformationNew England Area Doctor Recommendations? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Dr Rassman, I was thinking of going in for an evaluation for a ht. I live in new england and because of my job i would not be able to travel beyond the northeast.
I’ve heard good things regarding Dr. Robert leonard. Do you have any recommendations for him or anyone else in New England.? best regard
Dr. Bernstein is in New York, and although I realize that’s not New England, he is closer to you than I am… plus, I know his work well and I trust his skills. He was a part of New Hair Institute for many years and now has his own practice.
Dr. Leonard also has long standing credentials in the field of hair restoration.
Hair Loss InformationUpdate: Reversing Frontal Hair Loss with Propecia (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
We originally profiled this patient last year to show his remarkable frontal hair regrowth from Propecia… and now that another year has passed, the results are even more impressive!
This patient had no hair restoration surgery. The results you see are from taking Propecia (finasteride 1mg) daily, and although the amount of regrowth he has should be considered rare, it is exciting for the patient and I wanted to share his photos below. Click to enlarge.
After 3 years on Propecia (no surgery):
Before:
Hair Loss InformationI Lost My Job, I’m Stressed, and Need a Hair Doctor! – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
hello, I have been under stress. Lost my job and trying to make ends meet. I dont know where to go to ask someone if im going bald and since I lost my job no insurance. I feel like the hair in my growth pattern (top of my head crown area) is getting rugged and coarse. Very wirey for lack of a better word..
I wear a hat but not tight just getting really nervous… Please just tell me a quick something!!
Sorry to hear about losing your job and the stress that goes with it. There’s not much I can tell you about your hair loss though, because there’s not enough info available to me to give much help. It’s almost like calling an auto mechanic and saying, “My car is having problems. How much would it cost to fix it?”
In the great majority of men, hair loss is caused by genetics. Stress can exacerbate that loss. The textural change in your hair could be the hairs miniaturizing, but I don’t know what you’re feeling and I’ve not examined your scalp myself. The hat you’re wearing isn’t the cause… I know that much.
If you’re concerned about your hair, see a doctor. If there’s no free clinic in your area, try a hair transplant doctor that offers a free consultation (they’ll know hair loss). Check ISHRS.org for a hair doc in your area, but please note that not all doctors offer free consultations, so be sure to ask when setting up your appointment.
Hair Loss InformationIn the News – Austria Destroys Fake Hair Loss Drugs – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Snippet from the article:
Austrian authorities say they have destroyed 22,324 fake medications seized by customs officials over the past few months.
The Finance Ministry says the phoney products were sold online and mailed to customers in Austria from countries including China and India. Popular counterfeits included those billed as treatments for impotence and for hair loss.
Read the rest — Austrian authorities destroy more than 22,000 fake medications
This is bad news for those of you that wanted to purchase fake drugs online.
Keep news items like this in mind when you’re buying prescription drugs via the web without a doctor’s prescription. Fake Viagra and Propecia are out there… and although Austria has gotten rid of some of it, there’s plenty more counterfeit medication still floating around.
Hair Loss InformationSevere Seborrheic Dermatitis – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Hi Dr.Rassman, I have been suffering from severe seborrhea dermatitis where I experience scaling that causes hair to fall out. Can a person become bald from this condition alone?
If you do not scratch your scalp, severe seborrheic dermatitis will not cause hair loss. If you scratch it, then all bets are off, as traction alopecia can result.