February 27th, 2009
Q: How far into the scalp are the grafts placed and is the follicle far enough into the scalp that it will not be damaged? I have heard that the critical time to not touch your scalp is the first 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
A: The growth part of the follicle is 3-4mm into the scalp. Grafts can be dislodged the first 10 days, so you need to be careful not to scrub your scalp during this period. After that, the grafts are permanent. At 2-3 weeks they can’t be dislodged, even by vigorous scrubbing.
Topic: Hair Transplant
Tags: Graft Depth / Graft Dislodgement / Graft Dislodgement After Hair Transplant / Hair Follicle / Hair Follicle Growth Center / Post-op Care
Posted by
Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at
4:52 am
February 24th, 2009
Q: What are the most common causes of hair loss in women other than genes?
A: For localized hair loss the most common causes are traction (due to tight braiding) and alopecia areata (an autoimmune disease that produces smooth round patches of hair loss).
Other than genetic (hereditary) thinning; generalized hair loss is most commonly caused by medications, anemia, and thyroid disease.
Topic: Women
Tags: Alopecia Areata / Anemia / Female Hair Loss / Genetic Hair Loss / Hair Loss in Women / Hair Thinning / Medication Side Effects / Round Patches of Bald Areas / Thyroid Disease / Traction Alopecia
Posted by
Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at
8:21 am
February 22nd, 2009
Q: How common is female pattern hair loss?
A: It is very common. It affects about 40% of women.
Topic: Women
Tags: Female Hair Loss / Female Pattern Hair Loss / Hair Loss in Women
Posted by
Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at
4:48 am
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
