Dr. William Rassman – Page 1083

July 13, 2011

Hair Loss InformationVideo of Dr Gho’s HST Technique – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello Dr. Rassman,

I know you are skeptical of Dr. Gho and his claims, and you’ve criticized him before here on Baldingblog.

Now a well-known, reputable hairstylist, Grant from Toronto (known as “Scissorboy”) has been treated by Dr. Gho, with the “Hair Stem Cell Transplantation” technique (HST), and he’s released a comprehensive video about the experience, showing Dr. Gho and his assistants actually performing the procedure.

By the way, Grant did not have any kind of severe baldness, only slight frontal recession. But I think the video nonetheless shows, in quite astounding detail, exactly how the procedure works, and exactly what its potential is. And its potential is actually to redouble the number of hair follicles available.

I believe this is a revolutionary procedure based on some real science, and (unfortunately), it may come as such a shock to many hair transplant surgeons in the US, who have been pretty refractory to new ideas.

Please give us your honest and unbridled opinions of the claims and revelations made on this video: Link

Thank you, Dr. Rassman

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I did report on Dr. Coen Gho in a previous post in a less-than-favorable light. My comments on him reflected what appears to be intellectual dishonesty. I have heard Dr. Gho speak publicly, and what he is doing is the classic FUE technique that I pioneered and published in the Dermatologic Surgery medical journal in 2002 (see here).

There is no doubt that the stem cells in the FUE grafted hair probably causes the growth, but his representations that this is anything more than a typical FUE procedure would be improper. I watched the video and saw what I and hundreds of good doctors have been doing for years. Dr. Gho performed an FUE procedure in the video, not a stem cell transplant.

Don’t get me wrong — I love new ideas, science, research, and invention… but in the end, I would like to see the results. Maybe a follow-up video in 6 months would be good, too.

July 13, 2011

Can Rogaine Cause Female Body Hair Growth? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I know Rogaine can cause facial hair, but would it cause a large amount of hair to grow on a woman’s stomach, breasts, and sternum? I have already seen a endocrinologist and my testosterone was only at 4 and everything else was fine as well.

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I have heard of cases and have occasionally seen a woman who developed body hair on the chest, between the breasts, near the nipples, and throughout the abdomen and back with the use of high dose minoxidil. When the minoxidil is stopped, the hair usually goes away.

This complication occurred most commonly when this medication was administered systemically in the treatment of high blood pressure in the 1960-70’s.

July 13, 2011

Hair Loss InformationRed Heads More Likely to Go Bald? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I’ve read that red heads have thick strands of hair, but the least amount of hairs on their head. People with brown hair have fairly thick hair strands, and a fairly good density, and blondes have finer hair but a the greatest of hair densities. Wouldn’t that mean that red heads are more likely to go bald, then people with brown hair, and then blondes?

Is there any correlation between hair colour and hair loss? Or doesn’t it matter? So, say for example there’s someone with fine blonde hair, but it’s very dense, they could end up have a full head of hair way into their 70’s?

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To my knowledge there is no connection to having red hair and an increased risk of hair loss as you suggested. The genes for hair color and the genes for hair loss are completely independent of each other.

July 13, 2011

At 72 Years Old, I Saw Hair Loss After Testosterone Replacement Therapy – Balding Blog

I am a 72 year old male in excellent physical condition. Because I was starting to feel a lack of energy, after a blood test for testosterone level, he said I was on the low end of the acceptable scale for testosterone. He prescribed testosterone replacement therapy. I started weekly shots. After about a month I started noticing a very definite loss of hair on my head. I stopped the testosterone injections. My question is “Will my hair grow back over time now that i have stopped the testosterone injections?”

I have started taking Shen/Min DHT Blocker and using Ovation Cell Therapy to help. Thanks

I am sorry to hear you noticed androgenic hair loss after testosterone therapy. At 72 years old, I would have guessed that would have been a very minimal risk. I do not know if the hairs may grow back, but you will know in a year or two if the loss was permanent. Although a bit late, I would try to go on the drug finasteride if approved by your doctor.

I would ask your physician the same question you posed to me, as well as his thoughts on possible finasteride (Propecia) therapy.

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July 12, 2011

I’ve Found a Bald Spot in My Afro – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi, I am a 23yr old black woman, ive been processing my hair all my life and recently opted to keep it ‘natural’ (Afro) i have very thick hair and about a month ago i was washing my hair and noticed a bald spot… My Hair is still thick all around the rest of the head but the area around the bald spot is starting to thin and fall out…
What could be the cause? I am Petrified!!!!

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There’s so many possible causes for bald spots producing female hair loss that I dare not list them. It would be impossible for me to pinpoint the cause via email. Here a list of potential blood tests women might have to find a cause for the hair loss if it is more diffuse, but a single balding spot may be simply a fungus effect or a more complex autoimmune disease. Or it could also simply be due to some error or allergy in the chemical process that could have damaged a spot.

I wish I could tell you more, but without an examination it would be too difficult.

July 12, 2011

Hair Loss InformationHow Do You Diagnose DUPA? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi Dr. Rassman,

I am an 18 year old male. I have experienced diffused thinning on the top and sides of my head for the past 10 months. I’ve probably lost 50% of my density. My sides are slightly thinner than the top. I was wondering if this would be diagnosed as DUPA?

The reason I’m asking is that my back is as thick as ever (of course there might be miniaturization that cannot be observed by the naked eye). Also, is it possible for a person to get DUPA this young?

In case it helps, no one in my family has MPB or DUPA. All 4 of my grandparents have quite thick hair on their sides, back and top

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DUPA (diffuse unpatterned alopecia) is a condition found in men where the hair on the fringe area (back and sides) have significant miniaturization (greater than 20% of hairs). And yes, teens can have it.

No one knows what causes DUPA, but it looks like the pattern we see in women with significant female genetic hair loss, although their miniaturization may extend to other areas of the scalp.

July 12, 2011

SMP and Scarring Alopecia – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have lost alot of the hair on the sides of my head due to a form of scarring alopecia. Would it be possible to have micropigmentation done just on the sides as haircuts that are buzzed on the sides and a bit lengthy on top are very common and in style?

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Generally, scarring alopecia with balding from it does well with Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP). We have done a few severe cases which I could show you if you visited my office. One particular patient who had very extensive scarring and balding would rather not have his photos online.

July 11, 2011

Hair Loss InformationCan I Still Have Transplants After Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I’m a 29 year old male who’s been dealing with hair loss since I was 19. I’m very interested in the SMP procedure because I use a ton of hair loss concealers that are costly and messy. I wear my hair pretty long (4 to 5 inches) and was wondering if SMP is a good option. If so, will I still be able to have hair transplants in the future?

Thanks for everything you guys do!

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Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) may be a good option, but only for certain hair colors and people with specific goals that can be met with this solution. Everyone is different and the goals for some people who will accept the SMP solution may not satisfy others.

You must always consider the progressive nature of hair loss if you elect to have SMP. As you bald, you will probably have to follow the SMP process back to keep up with your balding. Hair transplantation may also be an option… and YES, you can still have a hair transplant after SMP, but you must make sure that the person doing the pigmentation process understands the balding process and develops a Master Plan for you over the years to come.

July 11, 2011

My Young Daughter Had Ringworm That Left a Bald Spot – Balding Blog

My 8 yr old daughter got a bad case of ringworm a year and a half ago. The lesions became a superinfection and eventually cleared. She was left with a quarter size bald area on the top of her head and now has some small amount of hair growth. Is there anything out there could be doing for her to promote hair growth? Are there any specific doctors i should see? She is 9 and I believe it is bothering her a bit socially. Thanks

Hair loss from infection and scarring may be permanent if it has not regrown in over a year. One possible treatment worth using may be Rogaine (with approval from her doctor) topically applied, but you need to apply the medication twice a day everyday for about one year before may see any improvement.

Another option may be a limited hair transplant to the area which we have done on occasion. This may be a better solution, as it is a one-time event for most people. I realize she’s only 8 or 9 years old, but depending on how bothersome the bald spot is, it might be a consideration.

July 8, 2011

Hair Loss After Chicken Pox? – Balding Blog

Sir,
Recently I had chicken pox and it caused a lot of scars on my face. So for the last 2 weeks I have been using a cream named Dr.Reddy’s Venusia (vitamin E cream). After the application of the cream my hair loss rate increased drastically and I really doubt its the effect of the cream. I apply it on every night on my face. Plz help me to clear of this doubt!

It’s possible that your bout of chicken pox may have been a large stress, causing you to lose hair or to accelerate an inherited genetic pattern. I don’t know anything about you though (age, for starters). I really can not help you without seeing you. Plus, I only deal in hair (not face) problems, so a good dermatologist might be a better initial choice.

Dr. Reddy is a large Indian generic pharmaceutical company that has run into problems recently with the FDA relating to their Mexico manufacturing plant. With that said, I wouldn’t expect that the Vitamin E cream they produce is the cause of your loss.

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