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News Archive for July - 2008
Hair Transplant Photo Update from Pat's Visit to the Farjo Clinic in the UK
Thursday, July 31, 2008
During the summer of 2007, Pat Hennessey, Publisher of the Hair Loss Learning Center visted with Dr. Bessam and Nilofer Farjo and observed them in live surgery. Mick from their office recently sent Pat one year hair transplant photos for one of these patients. We invite you to see this patient's very impressive one year result.
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Can Saw Palmetto, Green Tea, Zinc, and Pumpkin Seed Stop Hair Loss?
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Saw Palmetto, Green Tea, Zinc, and Pumpkin Seed have all been speculated to block DHT, the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness and hair loss. Clinical studies support that Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) work to stop hair loss and stimulate hair regrowth, but what about these other products?
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Can Future Hair Loss be Predicted and What Treatments Work to Prevent it?
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The most common cause of hair loss is genetics and in most cases creates a balding pattern similar to the norwood scale or ludwig scale, typical of male pattern baldness.Catching and treating hair loss early is much more effective than waiting until it becomes excessive or you are completely bald.
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What are the Risks of Taking Avodart (Dutasteride) for Hair Loss While Trying to Conceive?
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Finasteride (the active ingredient in Propecia) has been said to be safe to use while trying to conceive by many physicians. Dr. William Reed of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians shares data supporting this yet still remains guarded. Avodart is even stronger than Propecia and...
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Does Aloe Vera Stop Hair Loss or Promote Hair Growth?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Aloe Vera is one of the ingredients in a few hair loss treatment solutions such as Hairmax MD. Aloe Vera is typically used to treat various skin conditions including cuts and scrapes, and very commonly used for burns such as excessive sunburn. Aloe Vera sap might...
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20 Year Old Girl with Excessive Hair Loss Considering Hair Transplant Surgery
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Female hair loss can often be caused by non-genetic factors and these should be ruled out before transplanting hair that may damage natural hair from every growing back. Balding patterns can often determine the type of hair loss you are experiencing. Losing hair on the top of the head only in a pattern similar to the...
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Does Chromium Picolinate Cause Female Hair Loss?
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Tricor is used to lower triglyceride levels which to my knowledge has not been found to be linked to male or female hair loss. In doing some quick research on Chromium Picolinate, it appears to be used to promote weight loss and several have reported hair loss as a result of using it. In my opinion, unless a physician...
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Will My Insurance Company Cover Proscar for Hair Loss?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
From what I've seen however, insurance companies are getting stricter about covering medication like Proscar without an additional note from a physician stating that it's for BPH. Most insurance companies won't cover it if they know you are using Proscar to stop hair loss.
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Can I Apply Rogaine (Minoxidil) to Normal Hair?
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
From the sounds of it, your hair is naturally thinner and your slight hairline recession may be an indication of the development of a mature hairline rather than male pattern baldness and hair loss. No hair loss treatment medication will grow hair where there was none before...
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Does Nizoral Shampoo Really Work to Treat Hair Loss?
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Nizoral and Revita shampoo contains an ingredient called ketoconazole which has been shown to have some "weak" DHT (the hormone responsible for female and male pattern baldness) fighting properties. In my opinion, it probably won't...
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Hair Loss Concerns using Propecia and Rogaine and Hair Transplant Preparation
Monday, July 07, 2008
Propecia and Rogaine will not cause hair loss. Additional shedding is typical for the first few weeks or months of use however, as you stated, this could be an indication of these hair loss treatment solutions getting ready for newer and healthier hair growth. Unless you experience side effects, it’s extremely important to give Propecia and Rogaine a chance to work before...
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Rogaine for Eyebrow Hair Loss?
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Rogaine with minoxidil is an FDA approved hair regrowth solution that works by stimulating the hair follicles and increasing circulation. Though I haven't spoken to anyone personally who uses Rogaine for their eyebrows, it appears there are people who believe it might work as long as...
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Pravachol, Statins, and Hair Loss
Thursday, July 03, 2008
From what I have read, statins can affect your hormones, and hormonal changes can cause hair loss. The good news is, most hormonal related hair loss is reversible if the hormonal problem is rectified. This is even true with female and male pattern baldness which is why Propecia (men only) can be effective...
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Should I Try Avodart (Dutasteride) to Stop Hair Loss if Propecia (Finasteride) Isn't Working?
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Balding can be very discouraging, especially when non-surgical hair loss treatment solutions aren't living up to our expectations. t is ultimately up to you to decide how far you want to go to stop hair loss. Dutasteride is a stronger drug than Propecia because it blocks both Type I and II 5-alpha-reductase enzymes whereas finasteride only blocks Type II. It has not...
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