Sometimes an “accident” in the laboratory can lead to a remarkable breakthrough. Penicillin, Botox, Viagra, and Minoxidil — the active ingredient in Rogaine — were all unintended discoveries that led to treatments for a variety of conditions. A similar twist of fate, this time by researchers at UCLA, could lead scientists to a new hair loss treatment.
Researchers “Accidentally” Reverse Hair Loss Caused by Stress
March 7th, 2011
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5.00 stars from 3 vote(s)Topic: Hair Loss
Tags: Astressin-B, Causes of Hair Loss, Dermatology Times, Hair Loss Treatment, Medical Research, New York Times, PLoS ONE, Rogaine/Minoxidil, Stress
Posted by Ethan at Bernstein Medical at 4:00 pm
Does Sebum Cause Hair Loss By Blocking Pores On Scalp?
November 29th, 2010Q: I have been on finasteride for about 7 months. After my latest haircut I can see that my scalp is shiny. I read that is from sebum buildup and it can cause a layer that clogs the growth of hair. I was wondering if this is true and, if so, how can it be treated?
A: It is not true. Hair loss is caused by the miniaturizing effects of DHT on the hair follicle, not by blocked pores.
For more on this topic, view our pages on the causes of hair loss in men or the causes of hair loss in women.
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3.67 stars from 3 vote(s)Topic: Hair Loss
Tags: Causes of Hair Loss, DHT, Hair Follicle, Hair Loss, Hair loss in Men, Hair Loss in Women, Propecia/Finasteride, Sebum
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 9:19 am
Hair Loss and Replacement for Dummies
December 28th, 2008Q: Why did you write another book on hair loss? A: Hair Loss and Replacement for Dummies is the first book that we have written that is specifically geared for the lay public. Besides hair restoration, it covers a wide range of topics including: the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that can cause hair [...]
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Topic: Hair Loss
Tags: Books on Hair Loss, Diagnosis of Hair Loss, Hair Care, Hair Loss and Replacement for Dummies, Hair Systems, Medical Conditions that Cause Hair Loss, The Guide to Hair Restoration, The Patient's Guide to Hair Restoration
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 1:17 pm
Is Hair Loss Determined by Age or Family History?
November 15th, 2008Q: Why do some people have a full head of hair into their seventies or eighties and others start to go bald in their late teens or early twenties? A: The difference is genetic with the inheritance coming from either side of the family. Although a person will have the genes his/her whole life, a [...]
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Topic: Hair Loss
Tags: Age, Family History, Genes, Genetic Hair Loss, Genetics, Hair Loss, Phenotype
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 6:26 am
Does Body Hair Indicate Future Hair Loss?
April 14th, 2008Q: I have a quite a bit of hair on my chest, back and legs. Is that an indicator of future baldness? A: Although bald people joke around that they wish the hair on their body (and ears) was on their head, body hair is not an early sign of baldness.
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3.00 stars from 1 vote(s)Topic: Hair Loss
Tags: Back Hair, Body Hair, Chest Hair, Early Hair Loss, Hair Loss, Leg Hair
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 6:40 am
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