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February 9, 2007

Western Diet Contributes to Hair Loss? – Balding Blog

Dear Doctor,

What is your opinion on “reports” that MPB was essentially unheard in Japan before WWII yet it’s common now? I’m specifically referring to this website (http://www.newstarget.com/z012893.html) which cites prevention magazine. The article starts with “For men, Dr. Klaper says that a low-fat diet may help slow down the balding process…” I’m concerned that my “western” diet might be contributing to my receding hairline. Thank you

Interesting reading! The author says, “We can blame the typical American diet for yet another unfavorable thing: Hair loss”. I don’t believe that there are any good studies that relate diet in various cultures to balding genetics. I know that wigs are hot businesses in Japan and Korea, but that does not tell much about the thrust of the article. The article speaks for itself. No further comments are needed by me. Thanks for the reference.

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February 8, 2007

Why Is Minoxidil Foam Not FDA Approved for Women? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Why are certain minoxidil products approved only for men and not women?

Do minoxidil products work on the frontal part of the scalp as well as on the vertex?

I have a 21 yr old daughter who has hair loss. The thinning is most noticeable on the front of her scalp so I want to apply there, as well as on vertex. I would like to try the new Pfizer foam product because the topical solution is difficult to apply and makes her hair look greasy. It seems more goes on her hair than her scalp. But the Pfizer web site for the foam product says the foam is for men only and only for the vertex of the scalp. If minoxidil topical solutions work on the frontal part of scalp, why doesn’t the foam? Is it just that Pfizer’s studies on this product submitted and approved by the FDA only looked at application to the vertex?

You guessed it. The drug company can only claim what they can prove. By not making any statements about frontal use or women’s use, it does not mean that it is not safe nor effective. The risk (minimal) is yours for making the decision.

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February 7, 2007

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Semen Hair

Um, I just read about this and a little weirded out. I thought you mind get a kick out of it, doc.

Metro.co.uk – New hair product uses bull semen

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I guess that buying this product is safer than going to the source of the semen. I don’t know anything about putting semen in hair, aside from the joke in the movie There’s Something About Mary, but then again, I’m not a hair stylist.

February 7, 2007

Burned Scalp, Missing Hair – Balding Blog

about 2 months ago i had a seizure and i hit my head on the radiator in my bathroom. it looks like a long pole and it was burning hot, to the point where you cant even put your hand on it for more then 3 seconds. i became unconscious and i dont know how long the back of my head stayed on it. needless to say i didnt feel any pain when i awoke so i know i must have damaged the nerves because im also a nursing student and i learned about 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns. that day the spot became very red and then it started to char and it took weeks for it to start peeling and there was some fluid in there. the size is about 2 half dollars in a circle. i dont see it growing back and i dont think it will either because its extremely smooth and like i said its been 2 months already. my question is what can i do for it and if i need surgery what kind of surgery? how much does it cost and where do i go? thank you

You burned your scalp 2 months ago and as of yet you have not grown any hair there. You have a blister on the burned area, which means you had a 2nd degree burn there. As a general rule, a 1st degree burn is superficial and does not involve hair follicles, so they usually don’t cause permanent hair loss. 3rd degree burns are deeper and usually damage the entire hair follicle and cause hair loss, and they may also damage nerve endings and cause numbness in the area.

In your case, with a 2nd degree burn they are in between and may or may not damage hair follicles permanently. You have to wait for about 6 months and by then if you are not growing hair in the bald spots you may want to consider hair transplantation. At that time you could be evaluated to see what could be done for you if the need is there. For now though, my suggestion would be to just wait it out.

February 6, 2007

I Thought HGH Thickened the Hair? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi,
I was just reading the recent questions pertaining to hGH therapy and hairloss. Could you explain the actual reason for the hair loss that occurs while a patient is on hGH therapy. I’m just curious because many physicians who promote hGH for anti-aging say it should thicken the hair in most cases. Perhaps the hairloss is mainly due to the Testosterone therapy that many use in addition to hGH?

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It causes hair loss. Also look at the other things that it will do that are not good for you, which is defined well in MedLine Plus’s website: Growth Hormone

I do not want to write a book on pharmacology here. This is one of the master hormones of the body and its influence is massive everywhere.

February 6, 2007

Does Hair Miniaturize Even Without MPB? – Balding Blog

Hi.

If you are losing hair for a reason that isnt MPB will you still have miniturisation?

i.e does miniturisation in the front mean that it is MPB, or could it still be to do with thyroid, low immune system etc?

Thanks

Miniaturization of the hair may occur in many conditions where hair is thinning such a thyroid disease, malnutrition, and even old age (as the hair character does change in some older people). It means that the hair ‘generating machinery’ is shutting or slowing down (e.g. age the growth cycle may slow down and shorten). We actually see the effects of miniaturization as the hair is more ’see-through’ and that is what most people call hair thinning.

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February 5, 2007

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Hello sir,

I really respect your advice and in the past your forum has been very helpful for me. I do have one question however, and that has to do with regard to age and hair loss.

Currently I have a full head of hair, but for the past 2 years now, i have had some frontal recession and a thinning of the crown. Neither of these has progressed for the past two years. Since I am 22 however, does that mean with absolute assurity that I have inherited aggressive balding since I am only 22, despite the fact my hair has not gotten any worse?

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Male pattern balding (MPB), androgenic hair loss, and genetic hair loss are terms used to describe the SAME thing. If you have miniaturization in the crown, then I suspect you have genetic patterned hair loss, and that means that it will probably kick in to another phase of the hair loss process sooner or later. Finasteride (Propecia) may slow down the appearance of the next hair loss cycle, but first get a good doctor and then a diagnosis before you commit yourself to a lifetime of this medication.

Genetic hair loss can start as early as the teenage years. The degree of hair loss — from small frontal recession to full baldness — is difficult to predict at such early age. There is no way for me to diagnose your hair loss without a proper exam, but genetic hair loss at the age of 22 is a good possibility. With regard to your frontal loss, be sure you understand the difference between the progression of a mature hairline and balding.

February 5, 2007

Hair Loss InformationCreatine and Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I was wondering if there was any correlation between hair loss and creatine usage. I’ve been working out 6 – 7 days a week for the six weeks while taking creatine every daily, and have noticed increased hair loss.

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Although as far as I know, creatine does not cause hair loss, I found a couple of sites that tell stories that would dispute that. Remember, just because you read about it on the internet, it does not necessarily make it true. Take these with a grain of salt:

February 5, 2007

Hair Loss, Skin Rash, and Excessive Pubic Hair Sweat – Balding Blog

It appears no one has helped me with my current condition. Approximately two years ago, my hair started shedding drastically. My doctor thought it was my hormones because I just had a baby. A thyroid test has been performed but test came back normal. Now I have a rash on my leg which looks like I’ve been burned. The derm said it could be a fungal infection but the culture came back negative. I don’t have a clue what the problem is but very concerned as I haven’t gotten a diagnosis yet. My pubic hairs sweat just like underarm sweat. I have to use deodarant down below because its very strong smelling which its coming from the pubic hairs. Any suggestions on what other test could be performed?

Hair loss after having a baby is a common problem. Hair should grow back with time.

It is virtually impossible to tell you what your rash is without an examination. It sounds like you are doing the right thing by seeing a dermatologist.

With respect to your pubic hair and the strong smell, I would also suggest that you discuss this problem with your dermatologist. There are a number of conditions that will cause excessive sweating and a smell (frequently an over-growth of certain bacteria in the gland itself) can be caused by such bacterial growth. Like bad breath is a bacterial growth problem, our sweat glands ‘breathe’ (metaphorically speaking)

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February 5, 2007

Losing Eyelashes – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I have noticed that my eyelashes are not only thinning out but on the lower lashes they are gone. My hair is thinning as well. I have made no changes in my lifestyle. The only change concerning my eyelashes is that I started using Estee Lauder mascara. Any suggestions to stop the loss and will the lashes grow back?

Best to leave it alone for a period of 6 months, not applying anything to them. It could be the gentle pulling of the brush or the mascara itself. Give it time to go through a hair cycle and then re-evaluate your situation.

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