Dr. Bernstein was interviewed by Dana Tyler, host of the television program “Eye on New York” on CBS, for the show that aired on April 17th. The wide-ranging interview was the feature in a 9-minute segment on hair transplantation and hair loss. Read further for a partial transcript of the interview.
CBS Program on Hair Transplantation, Hair Loss Features Interview With Dr. Bernstein
April 20th, 2011
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5.00 stars from 5 vote(s)Topic: Bernstein Medical News
Tags: Age, Androgen Receptor, Androgens, Anemia, CBS News, Crown, DHT, Dr. Bernstein Interview, Early Hair Loss, Eye On New York, Eyebrow, Genetic Hair Loss, Genetics, Hair Cloning with Plucked Hairs, Hair Diameter, Hair Follicle, Hair Loss in Women, Hair Restoration, Hair Transplantation, Hairline, Shedding, Thyroid, Thyroid Disease, X Chromosome
Posted by Ethan at Bernstein Medical at 3:02 pm
Is Genetic Hair Loss Linked to Other Diseases?
March 9th, 2011Q: There was a retrospective study by Lotufo et al. linking male pattern baldness to heart disease. Do you think there are other links like this for androgenetic alopecia?
A: Family studies revealed both the androgen receptor locus on the X chromosome, as well as a new locus on chromosome 3q26. Association studies performed in two independent groups revealed a locus on chromosome 20 (not near any known genes) as well as the androgen receptor on the X chromosome. Read on for the rest of the answer.
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Topic: Genetics
Tags: Androgen Receptor, Androgenetic Alopecia, Chromosome 20, Chromosome 3q26, Dr. Angela Christiano, Genes, Genetic Diseases, Genetic Hair Loss, Hair Loss Genetics, Hair Transplant Forum International, Male Pattern Baldness, X Chromosome
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 3:00 pm
Is Genetic Test for Hair Loss Worthwhile?
October 14th, 2009Q: Is it worth getting the genetic test for balding?
A: You’re referring to Hair DX (hairdx.com), which costs about $150 and came to market in January of 2008 as the first test for androgenetic alopecia, aka male pattern baldness.
The test screens for variations in the androgen receptor gene on the X chromosome, the gene that is associated with male pattern hair loss. The purpose of the test is to identify persons at increased risk of developing hair loss before it is clinically apparent – so that medical intervention can be started early, when it is most effective.
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Topic: Genetics
Tags: Androgen Receptor, Androgenetic Alopecia, Densitometry, Genetic Test for Hair Loss, Hair DX Genetic Test, Hair Loss, Male Pattern Baldness, Male Pattern Hair Loss, New York, X Chromosome
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 2:14 pm
Dr. Bernstein Answers Questions On HairDX Genetic Test To Predict Hair Loss
November 4th, 2008The HairDX genetic test for hair loss offers information that can aid you and your doctor in making an informed decision about the treatment of your hair loss. It offers one more bit of information that, in the context of other data (such as hair loss pattern, scalp miniaturization and family history) can help guide you and your doctor to formulate an appropriate treatment plan. How does it work? How accurate is the test? How does the test compare to information obtained from a history and physical exam by your physician? Dr. Bernstein answers these questions and more on the HairDX genetic test for hair loss.
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Topic: Genetics
Tags: Alopecia, Androgen Receptor, Androgenetic Alopecia, Densitometer, Family History, Genes, Genetic Hair Loss, Genetic Test for Hair Loss, Hair DX Genetic Test, Hair Loss Genetics News, Male Pattern Baldness, Miniaturization, X Chromosome
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 1:39 pm
Do Genes Cause Male Pattern Baldness And, If So, Which Ones?
October 28th, 2008Q: What are the genes that cause male pattern baldness? A: At this time the genes that actually cause hair loss are still unknown. However, there are two gene loci, recently identified, that appear to be associated with common baldness. The first is on the Androgen Receptor (AR) gene carried on the x-chromosome and the [...]
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Topic: Genetics
Tags: Androgen Receptor, Chromosome 20, Chromosome 20p11, Genes, Genetic Hair Loss, Male Pattern Baldness, X Chromosome
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 11:10 am
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