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Hair Loss in Women: Is Female Pattern Hair Loss Common?

February 22nd, 2009

Q: How common is female pattern hair loss?

A: It is very common. It affects about 40% of women.

Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 4:48 am

Dr. Bernstein’s ‘Hair Transplant Today’ Webinar

February 19th, 2009

Q: I heard Dr. Bernstein held a Webinar this month, but I wasn’t able to attend. Is there anywhere I can hear it?

A: Yes, the Webinar was titled “Hair Transplant Today” and it covered new concepts in the diagnosis of hair loss, the follicular unit hair transplant procedure, follicular unit extraction, hair cloning, and other aspects of hair transplantation.

View the complete “Hair Transplant Today” webinar at Blip.tv or watch the video below (8 minutes, 8 seconds):

Topic: Hair Transplant

Tags: Diagnosis of Hair Loss / Follicular Unit Extraction / Follicular Unit Transplant / FUE / FUT / Hair Cloning / Hair Transplant Today Webinar / Robert M. Bernstein M.D.

Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 1:20 pm

After Hair Transplant, When Can I Resume Physical Training Or Exercise Regimen?

February 18th, 2009

Q: When can patients resume physical training?

A: Moderate exercise may be resumed two days after the hair transplant.

The main limitation is to avoid putting direct pressure on the donor area and to avoid stretching the back of the scalp (neck flexion) as this will increase the chance of stretching the donor scar after a strip procedure.

There is no such limitation with follicular unit extraction (FUE). However, in general, contact sports should be avoided for at least 10 days with FUE and a month after a strip procedure.

Topic: Post-op Care

Tags: After Your Hair Restoration / Donor Area / Donor Scar / Exercise After Hair Transplant / Follicular Unit / Follicular Unit Extraction / FUE / Hair Transplant / Post-op Care / Sports After Hair Transplant

Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 8:45 am

Why Does One Shed Hair in First Months of Hair Loss Treatment with Rogaine?

February 17th, 2009

Q: I started thinning and saw more hair in the tub. I began Rogaine and stopped shampooing every night and is seems that there is now more coming out every time I shower. What is going on?

A: Rogaine can cause shedding at the beginning of treatment (i.e. in the first 3 months) but this is expected as it causes some hair to begin a new cycle of shedding and re-growth. This means the medication is working.

Another reason for your apparent shedding is that the less you wash your hair, the more will be lost each time. Go back to shampooing every day and see what happens.

Topic: Drugs (Medications)

Tags: Hair Cycle / Hair Loss Medication / Hair Thinning / Rogaine / Shedding at Start of Treatment with Medication

Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 4:45 am

After Hair Transplant, How Long Until I Can Wash My Hair?

February 12th, 2009

Q: When can I wash my hair after a hair restoration procedure?

A: If a follicular unit hair transplant is performed so that there is a “snug fit” between the graft and the incision into which it is placed, the grafts are reasonably secure the day after the procedure.

At this time, gently washing your scalp with lightly flowing water and a patting (rather than rubbing) motion is permitted. Vigorous rubbing, however, will dislodge the grafts.

Over the course of the week the grafts become more secure, and at 10 days post-op they are permanent. At this time, normal scrubbing of the scalp is permitted.