Posts in Topic: Hair Products

Can Hair Loss Camouflage Products Damage Hair?

July 10th, 2006

Q: I have a question about one of the products referenced under the Camouflage section of your website. As you suggested, I have begun to use DermMatch as an alternative to a hair transplant as I have diffuse thinning and been told that hair restoration is not an option right now. I have been very impressed with the results of DermMatch. However, I am concerned that the product might be damaging my existing hair or impeding future growth. Should I have any concerns about this product?

A: None of the well-known cosmetic camouflage products will damage hair or inhibit its growth.

The products come in a variety of forms; sprays, creams, powders.

A list of these products, their descriptions, and the telephone number where you can obtain them can be found on the Cosmetic Camouflage Products page of the Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration website.


Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 8:02 am

Can Hair Transplant be Harmed by Cosmetic Camouflage Products?

October 26th, 2005

Q: Are camouflage agents harmful to newly transplanted follicles after a hair transplant?

A: Cosmetic camouflage products are not harmful to grafts per se, but they may make it difficult to keep the transplanted area clean right after the hair restoration procedure.

They may be used safely as early as one week following a hair transplant, since at this time they can be gently washed out without disturbing the newly transplanted grafts.

These products are useful in reducing any residual redness and can make the transplanted area appear fuller until the new grafts grow.

There are a number of products that can be used and they come in a variety of forms: creams, sprays, powders and gels. To find out where to get them, go to the Camouflage page in the Resources section of the Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration website.


Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 11:05 am






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