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January 20, 2009

Dreadlocks Can Prevent Hair Loss? – Balding Blog

I have read in an article that cosmetic dread locks(i.e. created by hand by a hairdresser, as opposed to the usual matted mess which comes from simple disregard of grooming) can actually prevent hair loss as the cluster of hair in the dreadlock provides greater support throughout the hair shaft and at the root. It also said that if the wearer ever pulls back his/her hair traction alopecia rarely occurs if it is not done tightly to the point where tension is felt at the hair line or a headache occurs. Don’t really believe it but for the benefit of the doubt I thought I’d ask you if it may be true.

You are absolutely right to not believe it. Dreads commonly cause hair loss from traction alopecia. If there is some special way that stylists can create dreadlocks where the tension is not on the scalp, well, I haven’t seen it. I definitely don’t agree that this hairstyle can prevent hair loss, unless perhaps your dreadlocks are sprinkled with magic.

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January 20, 2009

My Hair Stylist Says Getting White Hair Early On Means You Won’t Bald – Balding Blog

Hi your advice would be greatly appreciated. Cant beleive this site if free access.

I had extremely thick hair always had. Just over a year ago my hair started falling out to the extent that I can now see slight parts of my scalp (front and side)but my hair which falls out are still very thick. My scalp is very itchy and I always get dandruff frequently. Majority of my hair has turned wite I am only 28!! which my hair dresser says is a good sign that you will not go bald as white hair is a sign of healthy scalp?? Is this correct?

What medications would you suggest to either reverse the process or stop it from happening? Your help you be very much helpful.

Having white hair or gray hair at an early age just means that you have white hair or gray hair at an early age. It does not mean you will not go bald and it is neither good nor bad. Its just your genetics. Likewise, having an itchy or dry scalp just means your have itchy or dry scalp. It has nothing to do with hair loss or hair growth.

Maybe your hair dresser wants a bigger tip by making you feel better about your hair, but his/her expertise seems lacking on these subjects.

January 16, 2009

Burning Sensation on My Scalp – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

About 2yrs ago I started getting an itching and burning sensation on the back of my head on the scalp around the hairline up about 2inches. I noticed my hair thinning, I went to see a Dermatologist he gave me a couple of steroid shots. He told me to come back for a follow-up, when I did he said it hadn’t helped but not to worry about it, with time it should grow back. It hasn’t and seems to be getting thinner on my right side. It still itches and hair falls out more than on the other side. Can you help or suggest any solution?

I’m not sure how long it was between the time you received the steroid shots and your follow-up visit. You’re under the care of a dermatologist, and if you feel you’re not getting adequate treatment for whatever reason, you should consider trying a different doctor. Without examining you, I can not help you. Sorry!

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January 16, 2009

Hair Growth After Chemotherapy – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I would like to know that the hair which are growing after the chemotherapy are healthy , should they be kept or should it be discarded and let the new ones grow after sometime , i am really confused . also the hair which are growing are all grey , what to do , pls answer my query. waiting for the reply. thanx

All the hair that survived the chemotherapy should continue to grow. The hair that is in your hands that has already fallen out is not worth keeping, but new hair should grow to replace what has fallen out in less than a year.

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January 16, 2009

Skull Expansion? – Balding Blog

Here’s an interesting theory about your skull expanding, causing hair loss. Anything to this? Big Head, Bald Head- Is Hair Loss Caused by Skull Expansion?

It might be a humorous hypothesis, but there’s nothing to it. The site that is mentioned in that press release states that, “Skull expansion is now being recognized as the true cause of androgenetic alopecia through its publication in the Medical Hypotheses journal“.

A hypothesis is simply what someone (the author of that journal article) supposes. It is certainly not proven or even recognized by the medical community at large. So when they claim skull expansion is recognized as the true cause of hair loss, because it was published in a journal that discusses hypotheses… wow, what a complete joke.

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January 15, 2009

Grab Bag – Questions About BHT, Propecia, Tricomin, Rogaine, and LLLT – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi,

Does Hair Body transplant works? I mean I have a lot of hair in my chest, I could use it instead of laser hair removal..

Also, do you recommend antiandrogens? I mean, what’s the difference between them and propecia?

Also I have read something about a Tricomin product, is rogain better than tricomin? Which should I use? Or should I use both intercalated?

And it’s rogain 5% better than 2%?

Normally I just wash my hair “day yes day no”, so that I can not have an oily scalp. So, should I apply rogaine everyday even with my hair “dirty/oily”?

Finally, do you recommend LLLT at long term?

Great blog and thanks for your advice!

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Hi.

Body hair transplants should only be used if you are out of donor hair from the scalp. The growth cycle of body hair is different than scalp hair, as well as the hair characteristics themselves.
Finasteride (Propecia) is an antiandrogen. An antiandrogen is something that inhibits the effects of androgens in the body. See Wikipedia for more info.
Tricomin’s website says you can use their product with Rogaine or Propecia. I don’t know what’s in it though, but I’d doubt it’s better than Rogaine. Remember, the only 2 FDA approved and proven medications to treat hair loss are finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil.
Rogaine 5% is stronger than the 2% — the 5% is sometimes marketed as “extra strength”. If you experience irritation from the 5%, switch down to the 2%. It’s good to have options.
You should apply Rogaine twice daily. So, yes.
I do not recommend low level laser light therapy (LLLT). I’ve not seen any results that are worthwhile. I even had a LLLT machine in my office for my patients to use for free and wasn’t satisfied with the results (or lack thereof).

January 14, 2009

Can Hair Just Get Thinner As You Age? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi doc,
I was wondering if hair ever just gets thinner overall as you age into adulthood. I’m experiencing miniaturized hairs falling out all over my head, and I’m wondering if this is just a normal process heading into adulthood. My hairline is receding, but it is following the same pattern as my grandfather’s whose hairline stopped at a norwood 3 with thick hair all over. My hair is still thick, but the hairs keep falling out. Please help!

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We often go through various stages in the thickness of the hair. Many courser haired people will see their hair shafts thin when they leave their teenage years. This also occurs later in life as well. Add to that the different lengths of the telogen cycle of the hair (see Hair Follicle Cells Growth Stages) and most people will see their maximal hair length reduce as they get older. The young girl with 3 foot long hair at age 14 may find that she can not grow it past 18 inches at age 40 and 12 inches at age 60.

January 13, 2009

Eyebrow Hair Stopped Growing After Waxing! – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

(female)
Hello! i use to go and get my eyebrows waxed. The last time i did was about 7 months ago and every since then they haven’t grown back, they are very thin (it looks like i dont have any eyebrows) and there are a few bald spots.. What could of caused that? and is there anyway i can get them to grown back?

If you pluck out your eyebrows all the time, eventually some hairs may never grow back. Think of it as causing small trauma to the hair follicle over and over and eventually the hair follicle will stop producing hair. Wait it out for a full year. If it does not return, you can have a hair transplant to put them back, using hair from your scalp.

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January 8, 2009

Did My Eating Disorder Trigger My Teen Hair Loss? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

(male)
I hate to admit it, but I used to have an eating disorder.

For about a year I was bulimic, I purged just about every day after dinner. I had periods where I tried to stop, the longest I went without purging was a month. After a while though, I noticed significant hair loss (a spot on my crown so thin it’s almost bald). I stopped my bulimia about a month ago, and no hair has grown back and it still seems to be falling out! Now, I am a male so it may be male pattern baldness right? But I’m only 17!

As for genetics, all the men on my mom’s side of the family still have hair, and the only person on my dad’s side that’s gone bald is my father himself (he started going bald at 26).

Will I regrow my hair? Or is this male pattern baldness beginning to rear its ugly head?

Bulimia can certainly cause nutritional deficiencies that may cause many health issues, with hair loss being one of them. The most common cause of hair loss in men, however, is genetic male pattern baldness (MPB) — otherwise known as androgenic alopecia (AGA). Hair loss from nutritional deficiencies is diffuse (you lose hair all over your scalp), but in some men with AGA, bulimia can trigger the genetic process, though this is rare in males under the age of 17. Hair loss from male pattern baldness is in a specific pattern (as the term implies).

From your perspective, it does not really matter if your mom’s or dad’s side of the family has hair loss, because if you have the gene, you have the gene. It can skip generations, but it can also be passed down directly from your father to you. I can’t tell you that you will regrow your hair, because as I said, the bulimia could’ve triggered the process early. The only way to really tell what’s going on is to map your scalp and repeat the process over time to see how your hair loss is progressing.

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January 8, 2009

Hair Falling Out in Permanent Zone – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hi Doc,
My hairline appears to be following the pattern of my grandfather’s whose hairline stopped at a NW 3 with a persistent forelock. However, my hair appears to also be falling out equally throughout the scalp, even in the permanent zone. I’m looking at the pictures of my grandfather, and he still had thick hair in his 60’s. Is it possible to have my grandfather’s hairline, while still having hair fall throughout the scalp even the permanent zone?

I suppose anything is possible, but it is rare to have hair loss from your permanent zone unless you have diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA). If you feel you are losing hair diffusely, you may not have genetic male pattern baldness. You would need to see a doctor for a good diagnosis.

If I haven’t beat the following concept enough to a point of sounding like a broken record… a miniaturizationstudy would be helpful to see what is really going on. You can even map your own scalp using the tutorial I wrote, provided you have the proper tools.

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