Can ativan (Lorazepam) effect the results of hair transplant surgery?
The use of such drugs during the surgery will not impact the results, if that is what you are asking.
Tooth Abscess and Hair Loss? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman
i am a 21 year old male and i have been experiencing diffuse hairloss for the past 2 years give or take…my family tells me im crazy but i believe my hair has thinned alot….if i dont put it in exactly the right place u can see right threw into my scalp….my problem is that it doesnt appear to be male pattern baldness because it didnt start at the back of my head or my temples it started in the middle of my part (i used to have long hair) it honestly resembles female pattern baldness more than male pattern baldness-although recently my hairline did start to move back on the right side(only about a 1/4 inch if that)… my question is can an abcess tooth gone untreated be causing this???…after racking my brain for a reason this seems to be the only logical thing since the hairloss started happening just after i hurt my tooth…but my hairloss hurts me more than my tooth
also my older brother who is 23 still has his hair and my little brother 19 still has his hair though my dad waas completely bald by 26 and acctually i naturally have thicker hair than both of them….please let me know i want to get this taken care of…. thanks alot!
A tooth abscess should not produce hair loss, other than an added stress in your life (stress can cause hair loss in some people or accelerate genetic hair loss if the stress is prolonged). You need a diagnosis, which I really couldn’t begin to help you with unless I see you.
If you are balding, then you do not have to start at the back and move forward with your balding process. Every man is different. What you are calling female balding is what I call diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and that diagnosis can be made by mapping out the scalp for miniaturization. Get a diagnosis by seeing a good doctor and then develop a Master Plan for what you might go. You do want to for sure know what’s going on with your hair loss, right?
Paid advertisements (not an endorsement):
Two Cases of Significant Sperm Count Reduction While on Propecia – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman
See Propecia-induced spermatogenic failure: A report of two cases. by Liu KE, Binsaleh S, Lo KC, Jarvi K.
The conclusion of the article states:
Two cases of infertile patients with azoospermia or severe oligospermia who showed significant improvements in sperm concentrations 6 months after the discontinuation of finasteride. In one case, improvement in semen parameters prevented the need for testicular biopsy and corrected the azoospermia. Stopping finasteride in the infertility population may improve semen parameters, and may allow for less invasive fertility treatments.
We have already heard about similar, more frequent side effects with Avodart (dutasteride). While I am not completely surprised, I suspect the frequency is very low. I’ve written about sperm count and Propecia in the past:
- 5mg Finasteride Does Result in Loss of Sperm Count and Volume?
- Propecia and Sperm Count
- Low Sperm Count from Propecia?
Paid advertisements (not an endorsement):
Bald Spot Started As Small Spot Months Ago, Now It is Growing – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
I have a spot on the left side of my head. It appeared in the summer as small as a pea and know is about 2 inches. The hair that falls out looks like an exclamation point it is thick and then really thin near the scalp it also is discolored. My hair is dark black so the ends near the scalp are light brown. The bald spot is very smooth no hair or subble. What might this be and what kind of doctor should I visit my doctor has no clue.
I think that this is a test of my knowledge. ‘Exclamation point hair’ is a telltale sign found in certain diseases like alopecia areata (see Exclamation point hair). If the spot is expanding, then that may be your diagnosis. You need to see a dermatologist for your condition. Different diseases can cause this type of patchy hair loss, but the most common in western countries is ringworm (a fungal infection problem).
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder in which hair is destroyed by the body’s defense mechanism. For those that have it, there is a genetic component which can be identified in the DNA. Hair loss could be seen anywhere in the body and is more obvious on the head and face, because of the density of hair in those areas. Recovery is spontaneous, but may take several months to years and it may not reverse. Some medications may facilitate recovery from this condition, but the best treatments are in the hands of a few doctors who have a particular interest in this disease.
Transplanting Back Hair to Your Scalp – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
I have heard that you can take hair from you back, yes “Back” and put it on your head for transplants?? Is this true and how does it work?
I have had transplants from the normal donor sites – but have never seen or heard of it from the back. I have a hairy back and would use such if this was viable.
In theory, you can move hairs from the scalp or the back and transplant it to any part of your body. In my opinion, body hair transplantation is not as effective as scalp hair transplant, because the life cycle or the growth phase of body hair is very different from scalp hair. Think about it — you need to get a hair cut every month or so. When is the last time you had a body hair cut? Body hair is finer, so it has less value and its growth phase is not 90+% like scalp hair, but 30-60%, which means that far less of the hair that is transplanted will be visible all of the time. There are doctors who perform body hair transplants and some report moderate success. I personally have not been impressed with the results on most of the ones I have seen, but I have seen one patient with nice results, and as it is an exception to the rule, I want to see more to be converted.
My Hair Is Miniaturizing All Over – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Hello Doctor. I have been reading on your website about miniaturization. I was under the impression that it just occurred on the top of the head but I believe that it is affecting me on my whole head. Is this possible? I am already on Propecia and Rogaine, and I know that you don’t endorse any other products, but a doctor told me to try Biotin. Is it possible that this would help with thickness at all? I also would like to start taking a multivitamin in morning (when I take Propecia). Would either of these take away from the benefits of Propecia? Thank you for all of your help doctor!
It is possible that miniaturization can occur all over, but how do you know your hair is actually miniaturizing? Miniaturization can only be seen under a microscope, so getting a detailed microscopic assessment of your hair throughout your scalp is the way to confirm what you are suspecting, if it is true. If you are miniaturizing all over the head then you probably do not have male pattern baldness (as a male you might have diffuse unpatterned alopecia, also known as DUPA) and drugs such as Propecia will likely not help!
I don’t see a problem taking biotin or a multivitamin with Propecia in the morning.
My 18 Year Old Daughter Is Losing Hair – What Should I Do For Her? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Could you please tell me what type of doctor you should take your 18 yro daughter to if they are experiencing considerable hairloss. Her hair is thinning all over her head, and especially on top in the front. Our general practitioner sent us to a derminatologist. We went to the dermatologist for around 6 months without any progress. He tried to tell us it was hereditary hairloss, yet no women in the family on either side has thin hair.
They finally ordered blood work that I got a copy of. They never even called us with the results. It showed her MPV was low, 6.4 fL and her Ferritin was only 12ng/ml. Not sure what MPV is, but I know ferritin is iron. I’m having her take a multivitamin in the morning and an iron supplement at night. I would like to get her into a good doctor who gives a darn and could help her out. She is very athletic and does a lot of working out and sports. Any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated.
Also, should I have her give Mens 5% Rogaine foam a try to see if we can accelerate the progress?
Ferritin of 12 is in the low side of the normal range. The best thing you can do is to see a good internist to treat iron deficiency if present and also to check for other medical conditions that can cause hair loss in women, including thyroid disorders, immune diseases, and PCOS. If there is a genetic component, then having her hair mapped out for miniaturization will show the classic signs of the genetic process in women.
Seeing Results from Rogaine Foam After 2 Weeks? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
hi,
i have been using the foam for about 2 weeks on my receding hairline to see if it will work and there has been shedding. i heard that was normal for some. i don’t know if I’m crazy but i feel like there are hairs already growing in my receding hairline somehow even though its not intended for that area. can this be true or am i just seeing things?
I highly doubt that you are seeing any effect of Rogaine Foam after 2 weeks. These things take months to notice. You may be seeing fine vellus hairs (also known as “peach fuzz”) that were already there, but only now are you paying more close attention to them. If I am wrong and you are seeing effects from the minoxidil after only 2 weeks, then you should have outstanding results over the next few months.
Will Minoxidil Have Any Effect Now That I’m In My 60s? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
I’ve read that minoxidil works best in the early stages of balding and when someone is in their 20s into the mid-30s. After the mid-30s it is less effective. I’m in the mid-60s and began loosing hair when I was in the Navy in my late teens and early 20s. What’s the chance that minoxidil will have any effect? Is there anything else available other than an expensive transplant?
It is true that minoxidil and finasteride work best in the early stages of balding, but this is more true for finasteride (Propecia) than minoxidil. If you do not have any hair at all, minoxidil may not work as well, however, it may still be worth a try, as there is very little to lose.
My Hair Sheds in the Winter – Balding Blog
I have very healthy hair and whenever I consistently go to a hair dresser it grows to a considerable length. Instead of me paying the money to a hair dresser, I decided to do my hair myself at home and save money this way, however I notice that during the winter months my hair sheds a lot. Is this normal among African Americans? My hair will not grow to a considerable length because it sheds so much during the winter. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
Humans have asynchronous hair growth, which means that we do not shed in seasons, but do so relatively uniformly over the year. I can not explain your situation, but an examination is a good start, because your time frame view may not go back to every winter.
