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Fat cells moved from thighs grew hair

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12804951/Stop-balding-process-injecting-body-fat.html

Although this is not a scientific paper, we know that body fat contains stem cells, so it is not unreasonable to expect that injecting fat cells into a scalp might stimulate hair growth. I would imagine, however, that these hairs will require continuous injections to keep them there. The hair that grows is indeed the original native hairs whose stem cells were still present. Unlike a hair transplant that brings genetically lifetime hairs to the balding area, these hairs will likely require continuous injections to keep them growing.

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Fat Burners Constrict Blood Vessels — Would That Lead to Hair Loss?

Hey Doc Rassman, great site. I’ve been hooked onto it since I started losing some hair myself- and of course, the fact that you’re called one of the pioneers of hair surgery just increases the blogs credibility.

I’m an 18 year old male, and I’m a serious teen bodybuilder. I’ve been competing, and recently, I’ve started using a fat burner (Nutrex Lipo 6) which contains a lot of caffeine, synephrine, yohimbe and some other stuff to get into my final competition stage. Now regardless of these ingredients, what concerns me is that all fat burners constrict blood vessels to increase blood pressure, and in turn increase metabolism to burn calories faster. That’s alright, fine with me. But it’s the hair loss I’ve been experiencing since I’ve started using this product that’s causing concern!

Just taking a shot in the air, would you say that the fat burner is causing poor blood circulation due to the high BP (a case associated with cigarettes too as I’ve read), and in turn causing this balding? Would this then mean that people with high blood pressure (something I have a family history of) have poorer quality of hair?What are your views,doc?

I can’t really comment on a specific fat burner as the cause your hair loss. Many medications report hair loss as a side effect, so even this ‘substance’ may have similar side effects. If you have hair loss it is most likely related to genetic male pattern baldness (MPB), otherwise known as androgenic alopecia (AGA)… particularly in a young man of your age. You may consider an examination by a doctor and possibly starting finasteride as a treatment option.

With regard to any connection between blood supply as a cause of hair loss, it is not ABSOLUTELY the cause of hair loss. The fat burner you are talking about can not possibly reduce the blood supply by constricting scalp blood vessels. There is also no connection between high blood pressure and hair loss either.

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Fat Burner Causing Hair Loss?

For about 3 weeks, I used a “fat burner” that contained 75 mgs of 7-oxo DHEA (7-Oxo-Dehydroepiandrosterone) @ 225 mgs per day. I noticed hair loss after the third week, and stopped use. But hair loss continued and was rapid.

I have been off it for about three weeks, but hair loss seems to continue. It seems to be a bit slower now.

I asked to have tests done, but my doctor simply recommended Rogaine. Rogaine doesn’t seem to do anything.

Is it possible that it is “too late”? That once this hair loss has started, it will simply continue on its course — even though I no longer take this fat burner? Not sure what else I can do at this point.

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (September 13, 2005 issue) stated that short term weight loss of as little as 8-9 pounds, could cause hair loss. Whether it is reversible or not, only a proper diet will tell you. We have long known that malnutrition is a major cause of hair loss in the history of man and hsi hair problems. For those with the genetic balding process, stress can precipitate the process. A weight loss program that is associated with a good diet is not a problem for most people, but acute or chronic malnutrition in men and women can cause hair loss.


2005-09-20 13:13:52Fat Burner Causing Hair Loss?

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Fasting and Hair Loss

Hi Dr I hope u are well

I have very thin hair on the top and front of my scalp, Ive been taking only Propecia since Feb 2008. Over the past 4-5 weeks I noticed an increase of the thinning but I havent stopped Propecia or done anything wrong. The only change was that I have been on a fast from Jan to Feb I havent been eating anything for most days just a small meal in the afternoons. Could that have affected my hair in any way? it is the only thing that has changed in my lifestyle. What can I do to get it back?

Thanks

You are asking a very general question. It is possible that your hair loss has to do with your diet and fasting. Malnutrition can cause hair loss. I would see your doctor and consider eating a healthier diet.


2010-03-26 10:51:59Fasting and Hair Loss

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Fantastic Results from Finasteride and Minoxidil over 2.5 years (from Reddit)

There is no substitute for dedication and persistence as this young man shows. His results are better than a hair transplant at almost no cost. Although this man did not state his age, I suspect that he was significantly under the age of 25 as the younger you are, the better changes are that finasteride will reverse his hair loss. Congrats!

*Finasteride journey updated (added minox.) from tressless

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Fantastic response from finasteride in just one month

Fantastic response from finasteride in just one month which shows that this man is exquisitely sensitive to finasteride. The miniaturized hairs quickly grew into terminal hairs.


2020-11-17 10:11:40Fantastic response from finasteride in just one month

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False Statements About FUE Published on Doctor’s Website

Found this info on Sword site in reference to regenix regarding the FUE…any truth to this, especially in my case?

“The Follicular Unit Extraction Technique: The concept makes sense, and it sounds great! Instead of making an incision in the back of the head, simply remove each individual follicular unit with a punch blade then relocate it to the areas of thinning and loss… all in one step. The problem is, it isn’t quite that simple.

Hair follicles don’t grow straight up and down beneath the skin. They grow at angles, and each follicle can be at a dramatically different angle than the follicle next to it. It’s virtually impossible to know for sure. Clinical studies have shown that 25% to 40% of all follicular units being extracted during follicular unit extraction are destroyed. They are simply cut in half. And since we have a limited supply of donor hairs, we can’t afford to destroy even one unnecessarily. Additionally, the punch blade will leave multiple scars throughout the donor area. When follicular units are simply extracted from areas of the skin, the result is an overall thinning to the remaining hair. Follicular unit extraction procedures last, on average, 30% longer, cost more, result in less density and compromise the donor area.

Every surgeon has this procedure option at their disposal; the vast majority sees that it just isn’t in the patient’s best interest to utilize it.”

Partial truths can be dangerous. In the right hands, under the right conditions, he is wrong about FUE. He is right that 50% or more of the follicular units can be destroyed if the doctor doing it does not know when to do the procedure and how to get out yields in the 90% range. I suspect that either the doctor who wrote this does not want to learn how to do it right, has not been trained in the procedure properly, is ignorant, or he is just incapable of doing it and does not want to admit it. I do not fault a doctor who does not want to perform FUE, but I would expect that doctor to learn what he is talking about and admit he does not know enough.

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Fake Reviews on the Web Mislead Shoppers

Interesting new press release about fake reviews on merchant websites. There is a reference to ‘hair loss preventing shampoos’.

Millions Of British Shoppers Misled By Fake Reviews

Thanks for sending this!

Here’s an interesting bit from the press release: “According to the research, shoppers are taken in by highly promising reviews of beauty products including acne and anti-aging creams, laser-hair removal kits, hairloss-preventing shampoos, teeth whitening pastes and diet pills. They soon find out that customer reviews, even when provided by ‘real people’, exaggerated the benefits.”

This is unfortunate, but it is just like I’ve said over and over. Many forums have people (or sometimes the same person under various different names) that will feed you lies about a proven solution and steer you towards some scam product that earns them a commission. Think about that the next time you see those ridiculous “Trust Timmy” and “Honest Harry” type of websites.


2009-10-30 09:06:56Fake Reviews on the Web Mislead Shoppers