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Hair Dye Allergy Caused Hair Loss — Will it Regrow? – Balding Blog

Hello,
About 6 months ago, I started to dye my hair black (it is naturally blond – what can I say;) ?) Anyway, I’ve just discovered that I am allergic to PPD and have stopped using the hair dye. My now last treatment (which was a week ago and the reaction was really bad) has caused me to lose hair. Its not breakage, as the whole hair including the root, comes out. Its not what I would consider very severe as it is not coming out in clumps, but it is certainly very noticable, especially when I wash it as I have a nice size “wad” I have to take out of the tub.

Is this something, that hopefully, will subside soon, and what are the odds of that hair growing back?

Thanks for any help you might be able to offer
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If you hair loss was from a local allergic reaction to a hair dye, then it should grow back. Typically, you will have to wait 3-6 months, but you may have to wait as long as a year to find out.




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Female Hair Loss Doctor in Los Angeles? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I am a 39 year old female. I have been experiencing hair loss over the past two years. I’ve seen two different dermatologists and was told the hair loss was due to teleogen effluvium . I’ve also had blood work done. Everything came back normal. My scalp is itchy all the time and it’s very oily. I did have dandruff for a while but it’s gone now from using over the counter dandruff shampoo, like Selsun Blue and Head and Shoulders. How long does teleogen effluvium usually last? I really want to see an expert in female hair loss and see if it is genetic female hair loss and check for miniaturization. Could you please recommend a good doctor? I live in the Los Angeles area. I appreciate your time and your help. Thank you.

We are doctors in Los Angeles. I hope that we are good ones and we certainly do miniaturization mapping as part of our routine treatment. I look forward to meeting you. You can call 800-NEW-HAIR to setup an appointment, or visit this page if you’d like to be contacted to setup a consultation.

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How Would Hair Multiplication Grow Hair In the Right Direction? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have been reading many articles on Intercytex recently suggesting that a ‘baldness cure’ is on the way. I am aware that it may be a fair few years away until it becomes a possibilty, but I had a technical question that might be of interest. I know that the company’s aim is to inject hair inducing cells into the skin. This sounds great in theory, but how would they create a crown, seeing that hair in that region of the scalp grows in different directions? How do you think problems such as that could be overcome?

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Over a decade ago, Dr. Walter Unger reported that a group in England was successful in cloning hair in mice. The mice then had the hair injected into the skin and as the hair grew, all of the mice died from massive infection. It was as you said, the direction of the hair went every way possible and the bacteria in the vicinity went wild, causing infection and abscess formation, eventually killing the poor mice. According to that report, the research was abandoned. I will see him this week and ask him for a follow-up of that problem, hopefully getting information to give you are more focused answer to your question.

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Weight Gain from Propecia? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I am have had surgery and love the results. I do have a guestion however, I am taking proscar 1/4 tab per day and it seems I have gained weight that has not been easy to control… I know workout and eat right… but will this drug cause weight gain…

I do not believe that weight gain is a described side effect of Propecia or Proscar. You should explore other causes for your increased weight.

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I Had a Hair Transplant Almost 2 Weeks Ago and Am Very Worried About the Outcome – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I am a 28 years old male. I had a hair transplant 12 days ago of 1890 grafts. My question is that all my scabs have not come out yet. I try to run water every day through my hair and shampoo it with head and shoulders citrus breeze. The scabs in the front of my head are coming out but at top portion are coming out one by one. I am noticing a black dot followed by little white bulb kind of thing with my scabs. Sometimes the white part is like very dry and hard like a bulb at times. There is however no pain. I am wondering if these are grafts. I am really scared and I don’t want to even touch the scabs. Please let me know if there is a possibility that the grafts dry up and are just falling off. I am very anxious am waiting for an answer to know if my hair transplant was a success or failure.
Thanks

The little scabbing is normal and it can take some weeks to go away (usually 1 to 2 weeks) if the washing has not been properly done. You should see the doctor who did your hair transplants and address these concerns to him/her. You should always have a strong patient to doctor relationship so that these concerns can be addressed one on one. In an ideal world you shouldn’t have to seek out a site like this to ask a question about your post operative report, although I am pleased to do it, for it educates my readership. Doctors have the obligation to educate their patients and give attention to the person’s needs (psychological or physical). Good luck.

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Female Hair Loss from Taking Accutane – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hello I am a 25 yr old female and I took accutane two years ago and a couple of months ago for two months only due to a money run out. I have been experienced some hair loss more than normal. Is it possible to recieve a hair transplant for this problem or drugs such as avodor or proscar.

Accutane is known to cause hair loss in some people. To date, there are no FDA approved oral medications for female hair loss. There are many, many risks for women taking finasteride (Proscar/Propecia) or dutasteride (Avodart), and it is highly recommended that you do not do this, particularly at your age. Furthermore if Accutane was the cause of your hair loss, drugs would not help. You should wait at least a year to see if your hair grows back. If your loss is not Accutane related, minoxidil might help.

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Does Drinking Alcohol Contribute to Hair Loss? | WRassman,M.D. BaldingBlog

Does Drinking Alcohol Contribute to Hair Loss?

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Hi Dr. Rassman,

I am a 26 y/o male in the early stages of genetic hair loss. I have a quick question for you. Does the consumption of alcoholic beverages (whether it be beer or liquor)contribute to hair loss if you have genetic balding? Also does smoking cigarettes cause hair loss if you have genetic balding? Do they have a synergistic effect if used together? I notice that everytime after a night of drinking and smoking (I only smoke when I drink), more hair tends to fall out the next day. I looked through your past postings but did not see anything relative to this topic.

Also, are there any hair transplant doctors that you could recommend in the DC/MD area or the NY area?

I appreciate your help Dr. Rassman, I read your blog everyday!

With people who drink excessively, diet and vitamin deficiency commonly becomes a cause for hair loss. After heavy drinking, there are stress reactions that can precipitate hair loss. The more of these bouts of drinking, the greater the stress on your body. Drinking does impact the liver and the liver is a critical organ in managing hormones in your body’s metabolism. As for smoking, please see previous posts regarding that.

Dr. Robert Bernstein has offices in New York and New Jersey and is a great hair transplant doctor.


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Being Proactive with Propecia — Should I Take a Smaller Dosage? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I just received a prescription to start taking Propecia. I am still very young, 21, and have only mild hair loss. This is more of a proactive attempt to make sure things do not get any worse. My question to you is at my age, and with only mild hair loss, does it make sense to maybe take a smaller dosage each day? Maybe taking .5mg instead of 1mg. I have been reading many opinions online but would love to know yours. Thanks for your time.

Assuming you really do have genetic hair loss (without a good solid diagnosis, you really do not know), why would you take less than a fully effective dose that is proven to be effective? It makes little sense to me. Some people do suggest taking lesser dosages and even on this blog I have referenced such information. You are in command of your own destiny and that is what separates the men from the boys.