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- My 55 y.o. sweetie underwent chemo for Non-hodgekins lymphoma and experience the usual hair loss. When she got her hair back,it was really thinned out. (Both mom and dad had hair loss as they aged - so probably. there is the genetic factor as well).
Is there any medicinal solution or should I buy her some good wigs. Which, I'd guess, the best solution for most hair loss is: Go Buy a Wig and learn to live with it.
Thx,
Dan Branscum
- dancin dan
from Oak Harbor WA
Hair loss from chemo is usually reversible but it takes time (as long as a year). In the mean time there are wigs and wonderful support groups. But » moreHair loss from chemo is usually reversible but it takes time (as long as a year). In the mean time there are wigs and wonderful support groups. But remember ... bald is beautiful too! « less
- I'm a 35 years old black african with a severe baldness in the crown area. this problem start 10 years ago with a very small spot area. after some investigation nothing was conluded, the hormones are fine, no tiroide problems. I used some treatments ax minoxidil, regaine with any results so far. The demartologist I visited said that is not a male baldness they just call alopesea. All blood test are ok. Since last year I start have front line hair loss and increase in the crown are. This is getting faster and faster. I don't know what to do to slow down, what the best products I cold try, which doctor's to attend. MY last visit to my dermatologist just said there's no help at all. I'm suffering with the prolem and others are coming like depression,migrane or thiking that I can die, or a brain tumor is the cause however the doctors saysnnothing can be related... Please tell me which doctor I have to go, or best products to use...
- stela nunes
from UK
Balding in the crown area sounds like you have male pattern balding. (I dont have the luxury of examining you like your dermatologist) Even with male » moreBalding in the crown area sounds like you have male pattern balding. (I dont have the luxury of examining you like your dermatologist) Even with male pattern balding there is no cure. However, there are drugs such as Rogaine and Propecia which may help slow it down. There are also surgical options. But you need to get a good diagnosis first. You may consider seeing a hair transplant doctor. I am curious to know what your dermatologist has said to you as his/her diagnosis. « less
- My hair at the top of my head has begun to noticeably thin, but is far from being considered bald. It is still predominately black with a few strands of grey (I am 61). My question - Is it worth considering rethickening my hair in this area with hair transplants?
- Anonymous
from San Jose, CA
Without a good examination or even photographs, your question is very difficult to answer. Hair transplant works. But the choice to have a hair tran » moreWithout a good examination or even photographs, your question is very difficult to answer. Hair transplant works. But the choice to have a hair transplant is highly individualized on what your realistic expectations are. You don't necessarily have to be bald but you must have a goal of what you want to accomplish. You can make an appointment to see a hair transplant doctor if or when you are seriously considering such procedure. You are always welcome to make an appointment with me for a free consultation at (800) NEW-HAIR. « less
- Mr. Rassman,
I'm female, approaching 62, am being treated for Graves disease, high blood pressure and mild COPD. My problem is that I have lost nearly all body hair as well as having my scalp recede at least 1/2". This has been going on for a couple of years. A dermatologist just laughed and said it was male pattern baldness, but I didn't know that would cause the hair on ones arms to disappear, too. I think several of the BP meds contributed to the alopoecia. I have been taking 10,000 mg of biotin for about six months, and have noticed an increase in the hairs on my arms and eyebrows. It doesn't seem to be affecting the receding hairline, though. Also, I've had terrible dandruff, but have found some relief using vinegar, cleaning my hair with a lavender conditioner (I shampoo about once a week) and brushing with a copper brush. Can you think of anything else I might do?
- Joyce
from Sunnyvale, CA
There is not much you can do for a receding hair line. It is mostly genetic and can also be due to natural aging process. There are hair transplants » moreThere is not much you can do for a receding hair line. It is mostly genetic and can also be due to natural aging process. There are hair transplants you can consider but this decision must be made between you and your doctor after a good examination since most women are not good candidates for hair transplantation (due to a poor donor hair supply). « less
- i did take propecia for two years but was never sure that this would help frontal hair loss. The material that comes with the drug certainly seems to cliam that it "works " for baldness at the back of the scalp. What do you think about its effectiveness for a receding hair line?
- james
from uk
There is no drug that "cures" genetic hair loss. Propecia certainly does help by slowing the process down or sometimes causing some re-growth of hair » moreThere is no drug that "cures" genetic hair loss. Propecia certainly does help by slowing the process down or sometimes causing some re-growth of hair especially on the top and crown area. It will not stop the receding hair line. There is no drug that stops a receding hair line. Propecia may sometime slow the process down at best. That is why doctors usually recommend a hair transplant for the receding hair line as a permanent solution. « less
- I am aware that Rogaine and Propecia help slow down hair loss. What about retin A? If it odes help when you apply before or after the application of rogaine foam? I read it helps make the hair shaft thicker. Thanks
- Dr J
from palo alto, ca
Retin A does not help with hair growth. Retin A is a weak acid that is used to treat acne. Some believe Retin A will make Rogaine work better by cau » moreRetin A does not help with hair growth. Retin A is a weak acid that is used to treat acne. Some believe Retin A will make Rogaine work better by causing mild skin irritation. This is not clinicially proven. In my opinion, you will be wasting your time and money and potentially causing a skin reaction. « less
- Hello I seem to have frontal balding and My hairline is receeding at a fast pace. I read that rogaine is only for vertex balding and I have more frontal balding, are there any alternatives as opposed to hair plugs. Thanks
- dantheman
from san jose, ca
There are no medications that will work (or regrow lost hair) on the front area of your scalp. Rogaine may prevent or slow down the rate of frontal h » moreThere are no medications that will work (or regrow lost hair) on the front area of your scalp. Rogaine may prevent or slow down the rate of frontal hair loss but that is the best case scenario. There are other FDA approved and proven medication (Propecia) but that will also not grow back frontal hair. It will slow the hair loss down. Hair transplant is the only method for restoring frontal hair line and it provides permanent and natural results. You are welcome to see our before and after photographs at www.newhair.com and even see actual patients at our monthly Open House events. You can also see a live surgery taking place for further education on the new surgical techniques. Our next Open House in San Jose is 10/17/2007 from 4pm to 7pm at New Hair Institute 2021 The Alameda Suite 390 San Jose, CA « less
- Hi- In the last couple of years, (I'm 51) my hair, all my hair, arms, legs, has gotten thinner. I don't mean I'm losing any, all the individual hairs are there, they're just finer, and the hair on my head grows more slowly than it used to. I have had problems with alcohol, and I'm almost vegetarian. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Scott Lindgren
- Scott Lindgren
from Los Angeles, CA
You need to see a doctor. Excessive alcohol use can cause similiar symptoms you describe which may be a warning sign for other serious medical issues » moreYou need to see a doctor. Excessive alcohol use can cause similiar symptoms you describe which may be a warning sign for other serious medical issues such as liver problems. « less
- I am 36 yrs old and it looks I am slowly loosing my hairs. I don't use any gels and I use only baby oil or coconut oil everyday for my hair. My father doesn't have hair at all. Evenif it is genetic, is there way I can control loosing hairs ?
Thanks,
Gokul
- Gokul
from Houston, TX
Male pattern hair loss is genetic. Your doctor can diagnose this condition. From a medical perspective there are drugs such a topical minoxidil (Rog » moreMale pattern hair loss is genetic. Your doctor can diagnose this condition. From a medical perspective there are drugs such a topical minoxidil (Rogaine) or finasteride (Propecia) that you can take to slow and sometimes reverse hair loss. From a surgical perspective there are hair transplant options. For further reading you can check out by blog site www.baldingblog.com « less
- Dear Dr. Rassman,
I'm a 27 year-old male from Portugal. I've kept my hair at shoulder-length for about 10 years, trimming it regularly. Some 6 or 7 years ago, I first noticed (yet found it hard to believe) that each strand was actually getting thinner (a decrease in diameter). Eventually, I had no choice but to believe in this very slow but steady decrease in hair diameter. I've noticed that sometimes, after I wash my hair, it seems to grow thicker, and stay like that for a few days. It seems crazy, but I also notice it when I look at the hairs in my comb (they are noticeably thicker than usual). It seems as if I'm constantly depriving the hair of some "coating" (except for those fortuitous occasions when, for some reason I'm not aware of, the hairs remains thicker for a few days). It's a very odd situation, and I'm afraid it might degenerate in serious hair loss (up to now, my hairline has only receded a little in the temples). Otherwise, I'm a healthy person, have a proper diet, don't smoke, drink or do drugs, but I tend to be nervous and over-stressed, on occasion.
Sorry for the long question, but my problem is not that easy to explain! :)
Thanks in advance for your time.
Yours Sincerely
Rui Cruz
- Rui
from Lisbon, Portugal
It sounds like you are noticing miniaturization of hair. Miniaturization is part of the balding process where hair shafts become thinner over time » moreIt sounds like you are noticing miniaturization of hair. Miniaturization is part of the balding process where hair shafts become thinner over time before falling out. Thickness and the general health of hair can be measured by examining it under a special microscope, called a densitometer, for signs of miniaturization. Increased miniaturization in certain patterns, reflect a progression of balding. In addition, miniaturization and detectable hair loss is not evident to the naked eye until more than 50% of normal (non-miniaturized) hair is lost. As a result, many men/women do not seek help until significant miniaturization has already taken place. « less
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