Hair Products – Page 47

May 29, 2008

Hair Loss InformationProfinast – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi Doctor

I have been using this these herbals – Profinast, a substitute to propecia, to get rid of my hairloss. But I’m not sure if they are helping. I have fine hair in the frontal, but they are reasonably long. I think I have slight bald spot at the back, which I think either:
A. It is very slowly thinning out.
B. It has stopped.

I have been loosing between 10 – 20 hairs a day on average, and have used these pills for about 3 months since. And have noticed no reduce in hairs falling out. Should I still be shredding phase or not? My hairs that fall out are a variety of fine to thick strands. I have thought about to stop using this product and to use propecia instead, but propecia seems expensive, and two doctors have advised against it. I’m a little reluctant stop using the product because it has some very good nutritional hair ingredients as follows.

Vitamin B6
Biotin
Magnesium
Zinc
Saw palmetto
Propriety blend
Nettle
Pumpkin seed
Eluethero root
Uva-ursi
Muria puama

Also how does hair loss usually stop, does it stop all over the head at once? Or is it frontal then back? I am 26 now and have been going bald, surely but slowly for the past five years. I am also Male. I would be entirely grateful if any advice is offered.

Kind Regards

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There have been many posts on this site that discuss how when companies claim DHT blocking capabilities, they are usually not on target and actually violate FDA and FCC rules. Not only does this product’s marketing state that it will guarantee your hair loss stops in 7 days, but it also claims that within 365 days of taking the first pill, you will experience a “complete reversal of the [hair loss] process”. In other words, the product is claimed to completely regrow all lost hair in a year. Oh, come on! The most ridiculous part of it all (as if it could be any more) is that they offer cartoons on their site rather than actual before/after photos. So if you want to see how an art drawing can regrow hair, look no further than with Profinast! Also, performing a “whois” lookup on the owner of the official product’s website domain shows that rather than seeing the actual name/address/phone of the owner or manufacturer, it displays a “private registration” — meaning they are hiding their real contact information from the public. Does none of this seem fishy to anyone but me?

I think that you need to see a doctor and get a real diagnosis. This can have no real value for managing your hair loss and you are wasting significant amounts of time as your hair, which will get worse by the month, will continue to do so as you play with these products. I can not believe that Profinast does anything other than profit from your naivete.

May 29, 2008

Hair Loss InformationMy Doctor Suggested I Use Minoxidil for 1 Year, Then Gradually Stop Using It – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dear Dr. Rassman.

I wrote you before about my hair condition. I am male, 22, caucasian. I went to the trichologist last week and was prescribed to apply topical Minoxidil 5% +mpg 0.0125% together with some vitamin-enriched solution called “Biostim” (ingredients include: Aqua, Sabal Serrulata extract (biogen), mono propylene glycol, ceramide, panthenol, calcium pantothenate (vitamin b3), vitamin E, vitamin A, Vitamin H (biotin), vitamin H (P.A.B.A.), Inositol (vitamin B8).

The doctor I went to also told me the weirdest thing about the long-term treatment plan. he suggested that I follow the usual minoxidil regime for 12 to 14 months, then switch to less concentrated solution with less frequency of application until I’m in my late 30s. What he added to that,that it is possible to take me out the medication at that age, because (quote) my “hormone levels will settle up”… I don’t know what to think of it? It sounds like some sci-fi scenario for me…

another thing I want to ask you is that I’m currently quite happy with my hair – I have slight recessions at the temple area and that is my only problem. I always had quite high hairline, so recessions are quite visible (if I for some reason will go for shorter haircut). I have no history of baldness in my family (my father is 60 and he is on NW3, so are/were most of my family). So as far as I understand the idea of the treatment is not to let my hair loss progress…

I’m very confused abouth this whole situation. Should I trust my trichologist, or does he sound ridiculous? Should I consider undergoing Minoxidil treatment at this stage or not?

I look forward to your reply.

kindest regards

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Hair loss is a progressive process and if you think about it, you can logically figure out if the Master Plan made by your trichologist makes common sense. Certainly, I approach the problem with a solution (Propecia and/or minoxidil) and continue treatments that are successful. The idea of starting minoxidil and withdrawing it if it is working, guarantees hair loss from that withdrawal. Propecia always works at least by slowing down the hair loss (to what degree though, is different per person), possibly stopping it altogether, or maybe reversing it.

As for the Biostim product, the only place I can find that references this is one trichologist in London, leading me to believe he is the exclusive marketer of this product. Perhaps it is a private label item and he is just looking to make some money? I don’t know. The ingredients you listed do not look like they’ll do much for your hair. It is your call, of course.

May 23, 2008

Sleep Apnea, Milk Thistle, and Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

What a great web site you have here. I need your help. I’m 41 and have a good amount of hair. My hair is actually a little thinner on the sides and back then the top.(strange) I have been on Propecia with good results. My question is I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with SEVERE scalp itch on the side and back of my head. I went to a derm and he told me to use Head and shoulders. That really hasn’t helped. I also have sleep apnea I think…(untreated right now). Can this cause hair loss? It is strange that my hair has seemed to thin in the donor area and not as bad on top.

As a side question I have elevated ALT liver test. I want to start taking Milk Thistle. Can this make hair loss worse or could it help? Thanks for all the great information on your site.

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I highly doubt sleep apnea causes hair loss.

I’m pretty sure milk thistle will not cause you to lose hair, nor make existing hair loss any better. Milk thistle (also known as Mary thistle, holy thistle, or silymarin) is used by some to treat various liver ailments, but there’s no scientific proof to substantiate that. See National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for more.

I don’t really know the status of your hair loss pattern other than what you describe. Perhaps you don’t have the typical male balding pattern? You mentioned thinning in the donor area (back of the head) — and this is not a typical balding pattern. I would express these concerns to your doctor who is treating your medical conditions. It seems you are trying to connect and associate everything with your hair.

May 21, 2008

Doctors Capitalizing on Misguided Men – MoodMax Claimed to Regrow Hair Lost From Masturbating – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dr.Rassman what do you think of these Doctors claim on the following website that masterbation causes hairloss. l masterbated from when l was 14yrs upto 28yrs old on the average of once in 2 weeks. But l stop when l married at 29yrs old. l am now in my mid 40’s and l still have the bald spots all over my head l had when l was 16yrs of age. Dr. Kin of www.herballove.com and Dr. Zanbal of the other site ayurvediccure.com claim is a result of masterbation and l have to buy their medicine called “MoodMax” and my hair will grow back. l have taken “moodmax” for a year religiously but my hair hasn’t grow an inch. But these are Doctors that’s what baffles me. Could what l did as a teenager and early 20’s still preventing my hair from growing back now? l am really confuse.

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MoodMax Maybe these doctors try to exploit our psychological weaknesses, but I doubt that anything you did as a teenager will have impacted your hair. Maybe they aren’t doctors at all — I don’t know. What I do know is that masturbation did not cause your hair to fall out and these “magical” pills will most likely not regrow your hair, as you have discovered for yourself. In fact, I’m looking at this MoodMax site now and it claims the product is a sexual performance enhancer with hair regrowth capabilities. The product’s site says, “MoodMax contains many detoxification ingredients: Saw Palmetto, Mexican Wild Yam, Evening Primrose Oil, and plant estrogen (Isoflavones) that can prevent excessive DHT, testosterone and estrogen from binding to prostate/uterine tissues, hair roots, or SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin) protein.”

Look, PT Barnum said it best — “There’s a sucker born every minute”. As long as there are people walking the Earth, there will be others looking to take advantage of them. If you’ve taken these pills for over a year already, you’ve probably wasted around $500. How much more money do you want to put in the pockets of these people praying on your insecurities? Don’t be a sucker.

May 21, 2008

Spectral RS – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Please refer to this link and comment please on this product now for sale by Target. Is this something you have heard of? Is it worthwhile/proven?

please take the time to review: Spectral at Target

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From what I’ve read, Spectral RS is the same as Spectral DNC, apparently just without minoxidil. More has been written about it on the HairLossHelp forum. The manufacturer of this product states, “When used alone, Spectral RS is not meant for androgenic alopecia (genetic male pattern baldness). For maximum results in the treatment of androgenic alopecia we recommend the use of Spectral DNC — a topical treatment containing Minoxidil.” In other words, it is a fancy hair lotion that by their own admission does not regrow hair. They’re telling you that you need to add their other product (the one with minoxidil) to actually see results.

There are only two medications as yet that are FDA approved and proven to grow hair for male pattern baldness — Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) — and even these drugs have great limitations. It seems millions (if not billions) of dollars are spent on the elusive cures for hair loss. As always, it is a buyer beware market.

May 21, 2008

Hair Loss InformationEmpress Re-Gro – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

im a 28 year old black male, my temple area is getting real thin, what do you recommend a couple of sites said, “that provillus and empress re-gro hair is good for black males.” What do you think? or any these products any good and/or effective? Do you know a better treatment? Thanks.

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Empress Re-Gro contains 2% minoxidil, and just like so many of these hair loss products you see advertised constantly, if there is a benefit to your hair, it usually comes from the minoxidil (which is FDA approved).

I can not recommend what to do for you, as I do not know what problems you are facing. Many people are driven by what they see on the TV informercials, which are heavily exploited by Provillus and other potions and lotions. Black people have the same characteristics that produce alopecia as white people, so when one product pushes its value for black people, I would generally run away from it.

May 19, 2008

Hair Loss InformationHair Loss After Using Lye Hair Relaxer – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello,

I am a 26 year old black male and I recently put an s-curl in my hair. I have since cut it out, but now they are patches that aren’t growing as fast as others and some are even bald. Will these go away with time? Or should I see a doctor?

No more LYE for me!

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S-curl I’d never heard of this “S-curl” style, so I had to look it up. Assuming I’m not the only one that didn’t know what it is, here’s a description from Wikipedia —
Depending upon the strength of the application, an “S-curl” hairstyle has hair texture either only slightly less kinky than natural tightly coiled African hair. Similar to a woman’s permanent, an S-curl is applied using relaxers containing lye, and, like a jheri curl, requires continued use of specialized shampoos and conditioners to keep the chemically altered hair from becoming dry, hard, and brittle.

The relaxer contains lye, which is known to kill hair if it gets below the skin edge into the hair follicle. However, even if you use a “no lye” relaxer, you still need to use it with caution (see FDA warning). The products that soften the stiff and kinky nature of African hair often have significant limitations on their applications, so be sure to read the insert and the warnings on the packaging. Patches of balding areas may signify damage caused below the skin edge into the hair follicle itself. This type of damage may not disappear. See a good doctor!

May 16, 2008

Using Hair Spray After a Hair Transplant – Balding Blog

Hello Doctor

How long after a HT procedure is it safe to use hairspray? Does an alcohol free hairspray make a difference ?

Thank you for your time

The grafts are well sealed after a couple of days. You can then blow dry your hair with gentle heat and use a hair spray as well.

May 15, 2008

Mustard and Coconut Oils for Hair? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

What is the deal with people applying mustard oil,coconut oil and olive oil to their hair? I’ve heard theories like mustard oil and coconut oil help retain protein in the hair and such. There’s a ton of search results on google that state a variety of reasons for applying these oils to the hair,but to me it only seems like loads of myths stacked together.

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MSN India recently published an article saying that boiling mustard oil with henna and curry is a home remedy to treat hair loss (see: Hair raising woes?), but I just don’t believe everything I read by my nature. There’s no science to back this up. Maybe you said it best — “loads of myths stacked together”. I tend to agree!

May 15, 2008

Nisim Biofactors – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hi Doctor:

Can you please give me your incite into the Nisim Biofactors product line. The company itself verbally offered me an non time limit money back guarantee and the clinical study, albeit from 1993 was exciting to read. I have been told that I am not a good transplant candidate at the moment due to the fact that I still have hair throughout most of my head. I have been taking apple Poly for almost 10 months and although the supplement has helped me reduce belly fat and feel great, my hair remains a problem. Please help if you can.

All the best

I looked over the Nisim site and I’m afraid there is nothing in the listed ingredients that will grow hair. The Nisim product is a gel that contains saw palmetto, which apparently works as a weak DHT blocker (see Using Saw Palmetto to Treat Hair Loss), but no medication is scientifically proven to regrow hair other than topical minoxidil (Rogaine) and oral finasteride (Propecia)… and even these PROVEN products have limitations.

There are thousands of products that promise hair growth and offer money back refund guarantee. Most people try it with the allure of the money back refund guarantee, but in the end many of those people forget or just don’t want to go through the hassle of spending a bunch of time on the phone fighting to get a refund. The companies that sell these products count on this (same goes for mail-in rebates).

Ultimately, you can try anything and if it works for you… great!!! I suppose you have nothing to lose other than money and time. These are just my personal thoughts.

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