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Natural Supplements for Hair Loss

hey doc… thanks for your reply. A few weeks ago I posted a question to you: Maturing Hair Line at 18 Years Old

what I would like to add is I’m of east Indian origin and my hairline is in the form of an U curve and is thinning badly. I will try Procepia eventually but I would like to know your opinion on natural suppliments. I’m taking multivitamins + 2 capsules of saw palmeeto every day. The thing I don’t like about procepia is that its a drug and most drugs produces side-effects…and I think that there are natural remedies for every ailment.

I have answered this type of question many times. Natural remedies include every conceivable thing, some of which is safe (saw palmetto), some of which can kill (arsenic), some of which may be different by different suppliers (saw palmetto), some of which is effective (vitamins that are antioxidants), some of which are ineffective or have variable effectiveness (saw palmetto). I only picked saw palmetto, because it meets many of these opposing criteria, but it plain does not work.

There is all of this focus upon side effects. Remember, arsenic is a natural supplement and it kills; death is a side effect. Sexual side effects are known with saw palmetto, but the sexual side effects with Propecia only occur in 1 out of 100 people. Why assume that you will get the bad sexual side effect from Propecia, just because a drug company is honest and compelled by the FDA to tell you about it? The suppliers of saw palmetto do not have to disclose it; the drug company that makes Propecia does.

If you really care about your hair loss, why do you want to risk losing it or your health, when there are safe alternatives? I am afraid that I do not understand the logic here, but you are not alone with that type of thinking. Sorry if I am harsh, but I do not seem to get the message over to my readership and I really do not understand where I am failing to communicate.

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Need Advice on How to Choose a Surgeon?

I was thinking of getting a FUE hair transplant. I was hoping those that have been through it could give some advice on the following. Thanks for your help! How do you know/verify that the specialist delivered on the number of grafts that he charged you for?

How many hair follicles should be in a graft? What is an optimal number of hair transplant procedures done by the specialist? Some I called said they’ve done 50. What is a good baseline?

Does it matter if the specialist is board certified plastic surgeon?

I have spelled it out in great detail in two posts here: https://baldingblog.com/before-selecting-a-hair-transplant-doctor-do-your-homework/ just follow the link


2020-05-18 11:43:36Need Advice on How to Choose a Surgeon?

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Can one use the beard hair as a donor source?

Yes, beard hair can be used as a donor source; however, the beard hair which is usually taken from below the chin, will be depleted and result in less hair present there. This is a good source for hair provided that you want to shave or not develop a full beard below the chin. The photos shows the result of using the area below the chin as a donor source. Note the thinning of the beard from under the chin which reflects the beard hair that was removed. If this man lets his beard grow longer, the lower density may not show just as it would not show if he shaved daily and didn’t grow out a beard.

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New Discover has great promise for hair loss cure

“The study conducted by UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas said the scientists made the discovery by accident while researching how certain cancer tumors form. Researchers said they found that a protein called KROX 20, commonly associated with nerve development, turned on in skin cells that become the hair shafts”

https://abc7.com/health/scientists-closer-to-cure-for-baldness-and-graying-hair-study-says/1968797/


2017-05-09 05:49:45New Discover has great promise for hair loss cure

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Can Propecia Regrow Hair Behind the Hairline?

I know Propecia won’t work to regrow a hairline but can it help regrow hair behind a hairline like 1cm behind it? Since my hairline is still intact but behind it is where the drama lies.

It can, but each person will react slightly different to medication, so regrowing hair there might be rare. It has a better chance of maintaining hair that is left, though regrowth isn’t completely out of the question. The younger you are and the shorter time since the hair is showing the impact of balding and thinning, the better the chance of reversal.


2008-07-18 14:25:14Can Propecia Regrow Hair Behind the Hairline?

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New Treatment for Genetic Balding in Men with Very Good Statistical Results Reported

Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment in Asian Men

| July 1, 2018

by Yohei Tanaka, MD, PhD; Toru Aso, MD, PhD; Jumpei Ono, MD; Ryu Hosoi, MD; and Takuto Kaneko, MD

Dr. Tanaka is with Clinica Tanaka Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Anti-aging Center in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan, and the AGA Skin Clinic in Tokyo, Japan. Drs. Aso, Ono, Hosoi, and Kaneko are also with the AGA Skin Clinic in Tokyo, Japan.

Funding: No funding was provided.

Disclosures: The authors have no conflicts of interest relevant to the content of this article.

Abstract: Background. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common form of hair loss in Asian men. Although AGA is often regarded as a relatively minor dermatological condition, hair loss can impact self-image and is a main cause for anxiety and depression in some men. We have treated patients with AGA for seven years. Objective. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of our combination therapy in Asian men with AGA. Participants. Between the years 2011 and 2017, 18,918 male patients were treated in our center. Our combination therapy consists of oral finasteride once daily, oral and topical minoxidil twice daily, and an injectable treatment of lidocaine and an AGA treatment solution comprising minoxidil, arginine, aspartic acid, caffeine, copper tripeptide, lysine, niacin, panthenol, propanediol, propylen glycol, retinyl palmitate, pyridoxine, sodium hyaluronate, and ubiquinone once monthly for more than six months. Measurements. Digital photographs were taken pre- and post-treatment, and patient assessments were recorded after six and 12 months post-treatment. Results. Significant improvement was observed in all patients in the digital photographs. Ninety-six and 80 percent of the patients reported satisfaction with the results of the treatment after six and 12 months post-treatment. Minor complications were observed in 802 (4.2%) patients, characterized by slight pain and bleeding due to injection, swelling, dizziness, itching, and erythema of the scalp. Slight pain was reported in 651 patients (3.4%), and slight bleeding was reported in 56 patients (0.3%). Sexual dysfunctions were uncommon. These minor complications resolved spontaneously. No treatment-related adverse events were observed. Conclusion. A combination of these therapeutic options offers safe and highly efficacious treatment for AGA with minimal complications.

Keywords: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), Combination therapy, Finasteride, Hair loss, Minoxidil

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2018;11(7):32–35

William Rassman, M.D. Comments: This is an impressive series of 18,000 Asian men where genetic patterned balding was treated. The general satisfaction rate is clearly defined and it is high. The article is easy to scan.


2018-08-21 19:30:20New Treatment for Genetic Balding in Men with Very Good Statistical Results Reported

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Can Rogaine Undo a Maturing Hairline?

Hi Dr. Rassman,
Assuming that Rogaine does work the same throughout your scalp, do you think Rogaine will be able to bring forward a maturing hairline? In other words, does a maturing hairline work in the same way MPB does through DHT? Or is a maturing hairline just programmed follicular apoptosis that wouldn’t respond to minoxidil in the same way that miniaturizing hairs would? Thanks.

Rogaine (minoxidil) is not a DHT blocker and only works as a side effect to grow hair. I am virtually 100% positive that Rogaine will not restore your juvenile hairline.

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Nitric Oxide to Increase Hair Growth?

Hi Doctor, I’m a Finasteride User and have been using the same from past 2 months but not have seen visible results as its Just a starting. I have been using BSN Products like Nitrix, Cell Mass and NO-Xplode for performance enhancement in the Gym. One of web pages which triggered my interest is this: HairLossTalk.com, which says NO levels can increase hair growth and it stimulates the hair growth. I don’t know how far it is true. Also i cannot relate my hair loss with usage of these products as I have Just started using it. Could please go through the link and tell us Does Nitrix Oxide and L-Arginine and other amino acids can increase hair growth ? I was always in a Dilemma whether to use or not to use these nutrient supplements. Kindly clarify my doubts.

The Internet is filled with good information and a whole lot of misinformation. I don’t believe there is a link with hair growth from nitric oxide (NO) or L-arginine. L-arginine is an amino acid you get by just having a normal diet. No one has yet to find the cure for hair loss and everyone is trying to make a fast buck. Of course, since you’re trying it for yourself, if it grows hair where you were once thinning, let me know.

I wrote about this a few months back — Nitric Oxide and Hair Loss.

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Can Styling Products Kill the Hair?

I’ve been on the finasteride and minoxidil stacked for a little over a year now, and I’ve had great results with minimal sides.

I just recently got into styling my hair. I’ve been using pomade daily, and I’m concerned about the amount of hair I’ve been seeing on my hands and comb/brush when styling.

I’m wondering if this is indeed increased shedding from the styling product, or if I’m just catching “sticky clumps” of hair from the pomade.

No. The hair above the scalp is dead, so styling products can change the character of the hair, damage it when it is heated with an iron, or be damaged with dye. The hair follicle, which is below the skin, keeps pumping out new hair at a rate of 1/2 inch per month that is not damaged.


2019-02-20 08:06:08Can Styling Products Kill the Hair?