Month: February 2011

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Hair Loss InformationUsing a Tattoo Machine to Push ACell Into the Scalp? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I was wondering if you have considered using ACell combined with plasma and injecting it back into the scalp using a tattooing gun. This would create the necessary scaring effect allowing ACell to, in a since, rejuvenate the scar. What do you think?

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Pushing ACell into a scar with a tattoo machine will not work to do what you’re probably looking to do. There’s still no hair present in the scarred area, as ACell won’t make hair suddenly sprout in scar tissue where hair does not exist.

While it’s an interesting idea, I’d be skeptical of any doctor claiming to do scar rejuvenation in the way you described. I’m not sure if you’re just curious about an idea you came up with or if someone out there is offering it already (believe me, I’ve read about some far fetched ideas that some doctors are selling to patients). Unfortunately, I’d have to see some really solid evidence to change my thinking on this.

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Any Data for 2mg Finasteride Benefits? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I understand that a 1mg dose of Propecia is recommended. What I want to know, however, is how much more hair grew at a 2mg dose vis-a-vis the 1mg dose — 10% more? 15% more? I know these data exist. So, what incremental improvement might there be with a 2mg dose?

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While it’s quite possible that the data for 2mg finasteride hair loss treatment benefits exists, I don’t have it, I don’t recall seeing it, and I’m not sure if it was ever made available to the public.

I do know that there were studies that looked at high dose and low dose finasteride (prior to Propecia becoming available) for treating hair loss. More is not better and I am not aware of a 2mg study showing any additional benefit. The stories that I do hear are anecdotal.

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Can Sleep Position Cause Eyebrow Hair Loss? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello Dr,
Is it true that the position you sleep (i.e on your face or side) can cause hair loss in your brow? I have heard this before and was wondering if its an old wives tale or if its true? I know a few people who have sworn this is the case with them, and want your expert opinion as a hair loss specialist. Thanks!

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I’ve never seen eyebrow hair loss from sleeping on your face before, nor have I even heard of this occurring. It probably is an old wives’ tale, but I’m open to ideas others might have about this.