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Kimchi may help grow hair, according to the paper below

Do Kimchi and Cheonggukjang Probiotics as a Functional Food Improve Androgenetic Alopecia? A Clinical Pilot Study.

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PURPOSE: Probiotic supplementation demonstrates beneficial effects on serum lipid profiles. We hypothesized that probiotics could benefit patients presenting with alopecia, secondary to improved blood flow to the scalp.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our study included men with stage II to V patterns of hair loss based on the Hamilton-Norwood classification and women with stage I to III patterns of hair loss based on the Ludwig classification. All patients were administered 80 mL of Mogut® (a kimchi and cheonggukjang probiotic product) twice a day. Hair growth and numbers were measured using the Triple Scope System® (KC Technology, Korea) at baseline and after 1 and 4 months of administration of a kimchi and cheonggukjang probiotic product.

RESULTS: At baseline, the mean hair count was 85.98±20.54 hairs/cm² and the mean thickness was 0.062±0.011 mm in all patients (n=46). Hair count and thickness had significantly increased at 1 month (90.28±16.13 hairs/cm² and 0.068±0.008 mm, respectively) and at 4 months (91.54±16.29 hairs/cm² and 0.066±0.009 mm, respectively). In this study, we found that a kimchi and cheonggukjang probiotic product could promote hair growth and reverse hair loss without associated adverse effects such as diarrhea.

CONCLUSIONS: We suggest that the observed improvements in hair count and thickness resulted from initiation of the anagen phase in hair follicles in response to probiotics.


2021-01-04 14:46:41Kimchi may help grow hair, according to the paper below

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Aderans Says Follicle Neogenesis Will Likely Be Available Before 2010

I found this quote on the Aderans website. You have probably read this before.

“Follicle neogenesis, a bio engineered hair loss solution, is not many years away; in fact, it is likely that before the end of this decade patients will have access to hair multiplication technology.”

Do you belive that before 2010 we will likely have hair regeneration?

Thank you!!!

I have not heard much about the progress of Aderans from my sources in the industry in recent months. I imagine I might learn more at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) meetings next month. A number of years ago, I was told that it would be out in 3-5 years, and now that time has passed. Optimistic views are the way new businesses fund themselves and justify the research. There is a tendency to be aggressive when predicting timelines. I will try to report to the readership on this blog after the meetings next month.


2006-09-21 08:41:21Aderans Says Follicle Neogenesis Will Likely Be Available Before 2010

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African American Hair Expert

I’m an African American female and want to know which is better for my hair, pressing with a hot comb or using a non lye relaxer (like Precise). Also, I have hair loss and hair is very thin. I had a hair restoration in June 2005 by Bosley. Can you please recommend things I can do to improve my hair? Do you consider yourself an expert in dealing with African American hair?

I believe that I was the first person to place follicular units into an African American and started the trend that allowed for the use of small grafts in African hair types. As you may know, hair transplantation is a ‘peg in a hole’ surgery, but African hair is curly (like a cork screw) and therefore placing it into a round hole can be a difficult challenge to the inexperienced hair transplant surgeon. I guess that would make me an expert for transplants into African American hair types.

With regard to your other question, I am not an expert in the best ways to ‘relax’ hair, but I see problems with those individuals who have this done improperly. I am an expert in the complications of such treatments. I would have to examine you to make any recommendations.


2006-01-16 10:00:14African American Hair Expert

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Laws appear to block discrimination against hair styles (from CNN)

In just 1 week, 3 states considered bills to ban discrimination based on hair texture or style

Harmeet Kaur

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN

Updated 7:24 AM ET, Sun February 16, 2020

A national effort known as the CROWN Act seeks to ensure protection against discrimination based on hair texture and protective styles.

A national effort known as the CROWN Act seeks to ensure protection against discrimination based on hair texture and protective styles.

(CNN)In just one week, three states around the nation introduced or advanced bills that would ban hair discrimination.

The bills are part of a national effort known as the CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” and seeks to ensure protection against discrimination based on hair texture and protective styles.
The Colorado state House passed the CROWN Act on Wednesday, and the state Senate introduced the bill on Thursday.

If this Texas student doesn't cut his dreadlocks, he won't get to walk at graduation. It's another example of hair discrimination, some say

If this Texas student doesn’t cut his dreadlocks, he won’t get to walk at graduation. It’s another example of hair discrimination, some say
The same day, Washington state House passed a bill that would prohibit employers and schools from discriminating against people over hairstyles and textures including afros, braids, locks and twists. The bill was introduced in the state Senate on Friday.
The Minnesota bill introduced similar legislation earlier in the week.

The recent bills come after ‘Hair Love’s’ Oscar

The flurry of activity around these bills come as director Matthew A. Cherry won an Oscar for the short film “Hair Love,” a story about a black father trying to do his daughter’s hair.

Matthew A. Cherry won an Academy Award for best animated short for the film "Hair Love."

Matthew A. Cherry won an Academy Award for best animated short for the film “Hair Love.”
In his acceptance speech, Cherry pushed for the CROWN Act to be passed around the nation.
“‘Hair Love’ was done because we wanted to see more representation in animation, we wanted to normalize black hair and there’s a very important issue out there, the CROWN Act. If we can help get this passed in all 50 states it will help stories like Deandre Arnold’s … stop to happen,” Cherry said.

Nearly two dozen states are considering action

The CROWN Act is already law in California, New York and New Jersey. At least 22 states are considering the legislation, and local jurisdictions like Cincinnati, Ohio, and Montgomery County, Maryland, have passed it too.
This week Texas lawmakers said they would consider the issue too. Members of the state’s Legislative Black Caucus announced this week that they were working on a bill for the 2021 legislative session, after an 18-year-old in the state was told to cut his dreadlocks or he wouldn’t be able to walk at graduation.
The legislation has also been introduced in Congress.
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2020-02-17 11:03:46Laws appear to block discrimination against hair styles (from CNN)

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After I Started Medical School, My Hair Started Thinning Greatly

Hi Dr. Rassman,

I’m writing you to ask whether significant hair loss over the course of a couple months can be due to just MPB? Last august, I had a nearly full head of hair, but I admit it was a little thin on top. THEN, I started medical school and my hair is now thin both in front (along the hairline) and even more so at the crown. Did the stress, lack of sleep and not-so-great diet I’ve been eating simply exacerbate the balding process, or could there be another problem?

I’ve actually already seen a dermatologist regarding my hair-loss, but he didn’t ask me about the time frame whatsoever, so I figure there’d be no harm in asking you for a second opinion. He recommended I start taking finasteride and using minidoxil daily, which I’ve been doing for about a month now. Excuse my complete lack of medical knowledge on this, but I’m just a first-year, so we haven’t touched upon it yet.

All the best

There was a story I remember learning when I was in medical school, that a few years before I attended one medical student practically lived off of Twinkies and junk food. He developed scurvy from malnutrition. That is an extreme form of poor diet and I will assume your diet is a bit healthier.

With respect to my recommendation, I really do not have one to give you other than to follow your doctor’s advice. You need a medical diagnosis and a treatment plan and someone to follow up with you to see if that treatment plan is working.

In general, stress may accelerate the genetic process, but it is not a direct cause and effect type of relationship. I don’t know how old you are, but it could be quite possible that the timing of your MPB starting is coincidental to the start of your schooling.


2010-06-03 18:17:24After I Started Medical School, My Hair Started Thinning Greatly

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If My Libido and My Penis Are Still Working Well, Does It Mean That I Don’t Have Hormonal Problem?

I have a problem with finasteride. My face is a lot fatter since I started taking finasteride and I feel like it makes me more feminine.

So there is 2 reason for that:

  1. I’m getting fatter.
  2. Finasteride changed my hormone ratio, something like a lot of the testosterone that finasteride gave me is converted to estrogen.

If the problem is the estrogen, do you think it’s normal that my libido and erection are still working very well?

I don’t think that your analysis is correct. Maybe there are other causes for your weight gain. With a good libido and a strong erection, the drug is clearly not impacting your sexuality.


2018-11-04 05:06:37If My Libido and My Penis Are Still Working Well, Does It Mean That I Don’t Have Hormonal Problem?

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AHLA Says Seborrheic Dermatitis Causes Hair Loss

Dr.Rassman, you’ve written much about dermatitis and hair loss. It seems that in your opinion even the worst case of sebhorrheic dermatitis (excessive plaque, high levels of sebum, chronic flaking, bleeding etc.) doesn’t contribute directly to hair loss – especially of the patterned kind. However many people out there believe the two to be linked, including many physicians. I just came across an article from a non-profit organization called the American Hair Loss Association detailing various hair fungi and scalp conditions.

In their discussion of dermatitis they claim that, and I quote, “Although all this inflammation is not specifically directed at the hair follicle, if hair follicles are in the vicinity of the inflammatory cells then they can still be adversely affected. Hair follicles find inflamed skin an unhealthy environment in which to grow. Thus seborrheic dermatitis may non-specifically cause diffuse hair loss.” Is this a reputable source and how would you respond to this claim?

*The full article can be found here: AHLA – Infectious Agents

Flaking of the skin from seborrheic dermatitis itself does not cause hair loss, but if the scalp is picked and the flakes are pulled off, then hair loss can be a result of that process (meaning the hair will come off with the plaque). If a person picks on it regularly, that person can develop traction alopecia or even a condition called dermatillomania, a form of OCD.

I usually point out to our readers that the most common cause of hair loss (in men) is related to genetics. The differentiating factor for male pattern (genetic) hair loss from other types of hair loss is the “pattern” of the loss… but there are other causes of hair loss aside from genetics. Hair loss can be from fungus, psoriasis, anemia, immunologic, infections, stress, etc and many of these conditions may appear like a form of dermatitis. These types of hair loss can be diffuse or patchy, but there is not necessarily a cause and effect between the skin condition and the hair loss.

The American Hair Loss Association is a good, well meaning organization. I just do not agree with the opinion that they expressed connecting seborrhea to hair loss directly. I’m not sure where they got their information about that.


2010-05-13 17:28:37AHLA Says Seborrheic Dermatitis Causes Hair Loss

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LLLT Study shows hair growth

Here is the article, you judge for yourself. These units are expensive and from what I hear, the benefits are marginal. One of the problems with LLLT is the distance from the scalp and the amount of hair between the LLLT and the scalp. The longer the distance and the more hair, the less effective it will be. I would conclude that a shaved head would give the best response and should be tested: https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/FullText/2020/07170/Low_level_light_therapy_using_a_helmet_type_device.73.aspx


2020-08-08 09:42:09LLLT Study shows hair growth

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Alopecia and Pregnancy

Hello,
I got alopecia and I am 4 months pregnant. I have started using fluort lotion as it helped me 5 years back, but I worry if it will have side effects because I am pregnant now. Will it effect my baby’s growth? I am very worried. Please help me out.

I would be hesitent to use things that can be absorbed into your body (transepidermal absorption) as they may harm your baby. Hair loss in pregnancy is not uncommon, most of the time it will reverse after the baby is born (give it up to a year post partum). On occasion, pregnancy may precipitate the onset of female genetic balding, but until a year has passed after the baby is born, do not focus too much on that possibility. Good nutrition is critical both to the baby’s welfare and health, as well as your hair health.


2005-12-28 08:20:07Alopecia and Pregnancy