How often do you see such dramatic improvements using oral min among your patients? Thanks
It occurs often. I only started prescribing it a four-five years ago, and I have been more than surprised with the results
Cold Cap Is Now FDA Cleared To Hold On To Ones Hair During Chemotherapy
https://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/12/08/fda-clears-cold-cap-to-save-hair-during-breast-cancer-chemo.html
A number of times we wrote about the use of the Cold Cap for people who have cancer and did not want to lose their hair during chemotherapy. The stories I followed included a relative of mine who was able to hold on to 80% of her hair under chemotherapy for breast cancer. Another patient held on to his hair with chemotherapy for lung cancer. The value of this technology is absolutely clear and now the FDA has formally cleared the technology for clinical use. It was interesting to hear the stories from some of the patients I followed. Their doctors were somewhat resistant to this technology but because the patients insisted on it, they allow its use in their Chemotherapy Centers. Keeping ones hair during chemotherapy gives dignity to many such patients and helps reduce the stigma associated with these horrible diseases.
Over a Month After My Transplant, Grafts Came Out!
Hi there! I was wondering if there is a possibility for hair grafts to fall out a month and a half after the procedure. I was gently rubbing my head when I noticed one of the tiny hairs fall off. That tiny hair had a piece of the root that came off with it (not just the bulb but a piece of the root that has dried up and is normally seen with a harvested hair graft prior to the transplant). Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I would hope you were given post-operative instructions, and that somebody at the surgical clinic explained to you what was involved and what to expect following a hair transplant.
About a month following the procedure most of the transplanted hairs fall out, at times appearing to be the full graft. This should not be the graft at 6 weeks though, as the “root” of the graft remains even if the hair and the surrounding tissue comes out with scabs. For more on this, see Graft Anchoring in Hair Transplantation (PDF file).
It takes anywhere from 3 to 8 months to start noticing significant growth, provided that your surgery was successful.
2010-08-04 13:02:182010-08-03 08:35:25Over a Month After My Transplant, Grafts Came Out!
Comment by Reader on Risks of a Hair Transplant from Dermatologist
I was advised by a dermatologist NOT to have a hair transplant because of the reasons mentioned above: shock loss and possible acceleration of hair loss.
If the reader is over 26 and is willing to take the drug finasteride, the risk of acceleration of the hair loss and shock loss are mitigated.
2019-03-14 05:08:542019-03-19 07:44:57Comment by Reader on Risks of a Hair Transplant from Dermatologist
Hair Loss InformationYoung Man Wants Transplant – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
Dr.Rassman,
I’m 22 and have been taking propecia since I’ve been about 19. It has definately slowed or stopped my hair loss, but I am still pretty unhappy with my hairline. I don’t think I would need a very large scale hair transplant at this point, my hair is only thin in the front, and I was wondering whether you thought it would be a very bad idea to get a transplant at my age and given the circumstances.
For starters, please see Hair Transplants in Young Men.
As you see from this previous response, I do not have a problem transplanting a man of your age. It is important to read and understand the above link and we would have to develop a relationship. When both of us are comfortable with the analysis and the depth of understanding I require, then we can consider a hair transplant, provided it is indicated and not harmful to you.
Computers Causing Hair Loss?
Hi doctor I have three major concerns:
- I have been using Tricovivax (“Minoxidil 5%”) for about two months and I have noticed a massive rate of hair fall, shedding, and thinning. Even my family members are telling you are starting to have bald spots in your head.
- I am very concerned with thinning at the back of my head (donor) are and when my doctor mapped my hair for “Miniaturization” noticed that my donor area is thinning too; and he applied the “pull test” and noticed a large amount of hair being pull.
- Is setting long time at the computer screen during work will accelerate my hair loss since the computer screen emits radiation?
Thanks a lot doctor
I am pleased to hear that you have had a miniaturization study done. By your brief description, you may have a condition known as DUPA (diffuse unpatterned alopecia) or chronic telogen effluvium. Using drugs such as minoxidil or finasteride may not help in these cases. You need to follow-up with your doctor for options, diagnosis, and treatment. Sounds like he started off by taking the first correct steps.
Sitting at a computer screen will not cause hair loss.
2007-05-22 13:33:272007-05-22 13:33:28Computers Causing Hair Loss?
Hair Loss InformationAnother Hair Loss Following Pregnancy – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog
I have experenced hair loss after each one of my pregnecies. I have three kids,while I was pregnant my hair was fine. I have seeked medical advise, I was told stop having kids. Can you tell me if hair loss after pegnancy will ever correct itself, in other words will it grow back?
Some doctor’s amaze me with ridiculous comments like, “Stop having kids”. Hair loss with pregnancy is common and most women who experience it, like you, will see the process reverse within the first year after birth of the child. Have as many kids as you want. The hair loss, unfortulately, may recur with each pregnancy on a non-permanent basis, unless you have genetic female balding.
I answered a similar question about a week ago, found here.
Considering a Hair Transplant and May Want to Shave My Head. Is FUE Scarless? (from Reddit)
The FUE is not scarless as it will produce some small, punctated scars. If the surgeon uses a small punch instrument, the scars will be small, but with a razor shaved head, the scars will show. We have performed SMP for patients with FUE or strip scars. Many of these people can now shave their head. I try to tell my patients that hair transplants don’t usually give back your original density, so a longer hairstyle works better than a shorter hairstyle since it will not reveal the lower density. To look at some patients who shaved their head with FUE and other scars, see here: https://scalpmicropigmentation.com/scar-covering/
Our 16 Month Baby Girl Lost Hair From Scratching, Will The Hairs Grow Back?
Our 16 month old baby girl has eczema and also dealt with scalp itching quite a bit. When she was little she had a really full head of hair. But, she did scratch her hair quite a bit to where we would find spots where there was some superficial cuts and bleeding. Her hair is pretty thing now. Do you think it’s going to be permanent or will it come back? We’ve gotten her scalp itch quite a bit under control from what it used to be.
Please follow up with your doctor. In general hair lost from trauma or excessive scratching or ecema may take over a year for hairs to grow back.
Copper Peptides for Follicular Enlargement?
Have you ever heard of copper peptides for follical enlargment, hair growth, wound and scar tissue healing? Is there anything to it?
thanks
That site suggests that if you have guinea pigs, pigs, rabbits, rats, dogs, and a few other mammals, that they can repair their tissues and possibly live longer. I am not sure that I want my 14 year old dog to outlive me, but perhaps that’s just me.
I actually have used copper peptides to reduce the degree of redness in wounds in those people who are prone to get red after a scratch or surgery. Originally, the company claimed that it accelerated hair growth after a hair transplant, so we tried that on a number of people and did not find that it worked as a growth accelerator. The observation of reduced redness is what called my attention to some value for the compound.
2006-08-10 11:33:222006-08-10 07:04:06Copper Peptides for Follicular Enlargement?