Month: May 2013

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Hair Loss InformationCan I Get SMP So My Fine Hair Doesn’t Show Scalp in Certain Lighting? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have fine thin hair that you can see through in some lighting situations. Would SMP work in the front as well as the back as an effective concealor? I want to still keep my hair long for now and do a bit of SMP then maybe do more SMP down the road.

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Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) is an effective concealer, but it is not the answer to everyone’s concealer needs. From your description, I can not determine what you look like… and without speaking with you, I can’t determine what would make you happy with your appearance.

At the least, send some pictures and schedule a telephone consultation so we can try to address your needs.

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Female Hair Trends from a Century Ago – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Thought our readers might like this one…

To celebrate Hairstyle Appreciation Day (which I didn’t know was a thing), MentalFloss.com takes a stroll down memory lane to showcase some popular hairstyles for women of 100 years ago. From sausage curls to the Eton Crop, I am sure there’s women out there somewhere still styling their hair this way.

Link: 100-Year-Old Hairstyle Trends for Hairstyle Appreciation Day

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Hair Loss InformationI Think I’m a Norwood 1.5 and I Can See My Scalp Under Bright Lights – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi, I am a big fan of this blog.

I am a male of 24 years from India and have been losing hair since I was 18. Here is the condition of my hair:
-I think I am Norwood 1.5 and my hair seems full to others
-I lost much of bulk on my balding zones, non balding zones are okay.
-I lose hair which are so thin. Most hair strands that I lose are thick at the tip, but gets so thin towards the root (the bulb portion). The root portion is also whitish in colour.
-My scalp is so freakishly oily and have dandruff only on the balding zone. Whenever I scratch I find hairs that are almost invisible.
-Some long hairs can be pulled out easily. They move in the slightest of wind while holding at the root. Those strands are medium thick but very lifeless.
-My crown is feeling very thinner. The scalp can be seen at bright lights

I think I am in early stages of balding. I want to do something to treat early before it is too late. I am a bit scared of fin but I wont mind giving it a try. What do you say about my hair condition? is it mpb? Can i take fin without seeing a derm? or should i wait for histogen?

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If you’re seeing a Norwood class 1 or 2, that isn’t really considered balding. It is normal to lose hair daily, as new hair grows in (hair cycling). It is also normal for your hair to appear thinner under bright, direct lighting. All in all, what you’re describing sounds pretty… normal.

If you are concerned that you’re in the early stages of male pattern baldness (MPB), you should see a doctor. Do not just take finasteride without a prescription. It is a prescribed medication for a reason, and you must see a doctor (dermatologist or otherwise) that can tell you if what you’re seeing is even MPB.

I couldn’t tell you if Histogen or other future treatments will become a reality, or how effective they will even be, or when they will even be public. There are still a lot of questions about future treatments, but we’re all waiting to know.

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Hair Loss InformationIs There a Way to Tell FUE Success After Just a Week or Month? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi Doctors, great blog here! It’s an amazing cross-reference and informative place.

Just wanted to know if there are any signs of a successful FUE transplant? (other than growth of hair at 8-10 months!!).

Can the patient tell within a week, or a month, whether the surgery he had would be, say, at least 80-90% successful? Are there any signs which suggest that yes the transplant was a success, and that the roots did not dry out, and were placed correctly etc.? ( I’m guessing, that if the transplanted hair kept growing till it fell out after 3/4 weeks, that means the roots were alive and firmly in place, and the surgery was good? )

I only ask about FUE, because it seems the more delicate procedure with a higher trans-section rate.

Thank you Doctor.

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I know the anxiety you have. Everyone with a hair transplant wants to accelerate the clock, but it makes no real difference if the transplant is FUE or strip. In either case, you will start seeing the results (at least some results) somewhere between 4-6 months, with good growth by the 8th month. At one month, the hair sheds in probably 19 out of 20 people. Just be patient.

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Was My Crown Loss from Eczema? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I am a 28 year old male and I have quite thin hair. Around three years ago someone mentioned it was thinning around the crown. At the time I had quite bad eczema on my head. I assumed this was the source of the problem and have since managed to get it under control with the help of a dermatologists.

However, the hair around my crown does not seem to have grown back. I keep quite a close eye on my crown and I don’t think it has got much worse over the last few years, although it is hard to tell.

Could the hair loss around my crown be due to the eczema? Should I assume it won’t grow back?

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I suppose anything is possible, but your guess is as good as mine in this case. It is relatively unusual to just have crown hair loss from eczema. In general, crown hair loss for men is genetic in nature. It’s possible that you have genetic balding in addition to the eczema.