2020-02-06 04:00:532019-07-17 13:32:18Dermaroller, minoxidil and finasteride got these results in a 5 months (photo)
Drinking Fruit Juices with Propecia?
Hi Dr. Rassman,
This news story recently came up and I was wondering if it at all pertains to Propecia? Do fruit juices hamper the effect of the pills or does Propecia work no matter what it’s ingested with? Thanks for your time and consideration.
Taking pills? Lose the juice and take with water to ensure absorption: study
It has been known for some time that grapefruit juice can decrease the effectiveness of certain drugs. I do not believe Propecia is one of them, but if you are concerned, then simply do not take Propecia (finasteride 1mg) with grapefruit juice. The article does do a good job telling you when grapefruit juice is a problem.
Dreadlocks and hair loss
I am white female in my early 30’s. I had dreadlocks for 10 years and cut them off because of the same problem, the twisting and weight was too mich and caused permanent damaged.
I loved my hair it grew down my calves and to cut it was a hard decision. I cut them 7 years ago and the problem has not gotten better. Now i have thin hair and very little my hair line is higher and higher every year…it could maybe just make 1 lock. I lost hope. Traction alopecia seems not to have any cure coming up soon since they scalp hets scarred and the follicules are lost. I don’t know what to do, I wear wigs now without it I look 20 years older because of my hair loss. I loved my dreads and I hate to say they destroyed my hair.
Hair transplants are another alternative that you might look into. It requires a visit to a hair transplant doctor like me to determine if you are a candidate for this type of procedure.
Dreadlocks Causing Hair Loss in Woman?
I have a dear friend, young, beautiful girl (caucasian) who has come to believe that her really long dreadlocks – which she has been growing for 7 years…is causing perhaps permanent bald spots on her scalp. She is really beside herself about it, and wondered what she could do to be sure, and if so – to cure the problem.
Dreadlocks can produce traction alopecia (hair loss from constant pulling). The best thing for her to do is to get rid of them and then wait for recovery of the hair. After 7 years, the hair loss may be permanent, but until the pulling stops, you will not know one way or the other. Recovery from traction alopecia may take up to a year.
Dreadlocks cause balding (photo)
2020-09-04 04:30:562020-09-01 09:48:52Dreadlocks cause balding (photo)
Forget Stem Cell for Hair! Here Is Dr William Rassman’s BioTech Video Created For A Shark Tank Interview
When Dr. Rassman is not busy inventing hair transplant related devices and procedures, he runs a company called Mavenbiotech.
He will summarize the label-free imaging technology for measuring biomolecular interactions in a microarray format by using a video with ping pong balls to illustrate how antibodies work. Dr. Rassman believes that this technology will change the timeliness of medical care delivery
For those who cannot wait, skip to 4:50 on the video.
Dr. Robert Bernstein’s Library of finasteride results (150+ men)
2020-02-21 11:38:092020-02-21 11:38:51Dr. Robert Bernstein’s Library of finasteride results (150+ men)
Dr Rassman’s Willingness to Show Opposing Opinions
Doc,
I brought up my questions about the value of miniaturization studies which you responded to. Though I’m still not convinced, you posted a response from another doctor who also questioned it’s value giving his reasons. Your willingness to post those suggests you’re a true scientist. People often portray science as consensus when it’s just the opposite. Those who claim any debate is over are restricting knowledge not expanding it.
Thanks for you’re continued effort to expand all of our knowledge.
Sometimes the opposite opinions are from people who completely made up their minds and there’s nothing I could possibly say that would make a difference. This is my blog and the readers are generally a bright group who come here for answers and insights, and that is why I love doing this. Teaching is my responsibility to give back what I have learned over the years to those balding people. Thanks for your comments.
Dr Rassman’s Opinion About the Latest in Body Hair Transplantation?
Good day Dr. Rassman,
First, I want to thank you for having this blog. I find it very useful; I visit this blog regularly.My question: From some of your previous answers, it seems that you are not a proponent of body hair transplants, and you have given good reasons why. However, if it would be all right, may I ask your opinion of some of the latest works, with body hair transplants?
I am familiar with the body transplants that are being done. I am softening my position on them in very special situations. I met a man yesterday who does not have enough donor hair for the crown, but has gorilla hair on his back. He is aware of the limitation in telogen hairs and nevertheless wants to have his back hair moved to the crown. He is realistic and reasonable and I will therefore do this for him. So you see, I am open minded on the subject and as always, will do what my patient needs if the requests are reasonable.
Dr Rassman’s Minoxidil Opinion?
What is your personal opinion of rogaine/minoxidil regarding its effectiveness? Even though it’s FDA approved, most of the objective literature I find says its results are minimal, disappointing, that its window of working at all is brief etc. I noticed your NHI website doesn’t give it a good review.
I’d estimate that minoxidil works very well in about 15% of patients and there’s some effect in 30% more, but the remaining patients see no benefits with respect to growing new hair. The studies are generally poor for defining the results.