Bernstein Medical Blog
Top 5 Causes of Hair Loss in Men
May 12th, 2022Most men who have hair loss are experiencing common genetic thinning based on their family history. Did you know there are other reasons why men can also lose hair? The following are the top 5 reasons why men can experience hair loss. Interestingly, one of them – scarring hair loss – is actually on the […]
Posted by Updated 2022-05-12The Future of Hair Loss: Male vs Female Hair Loss
September 24th, 2021Dr. Christine Shaver was recently interviewed by Allure magazine about the future of hair loss. In the published article, Dr. Shaver talked about why female hair loss can often be harder to treat than male hair loss. In men, the hormone DHT is the main culprit behind genetic hair loss. The main way to treat […]
Posted by Updated 2021-09-27
What are your thoughts on topical finasteride?
June 11th, 2021Q: What are your thoughts on topical finasteride? I am hesitant to use this because I cannot find any good studies on this let alone what the potential side effects may be with prolonged use. A: Although there are no controlled studies to date, our sense is that topical finasteride in the right formulation may […]
Posted by Updated 2021-06-11How do you best manage the irritation that comes with minoxidil?
June 11th, 2021Q: How do you best manage the irritation that comes with minoxidil? I have patients that report burning, and this causes them to stop treatment prematurely. A: We start with minoxidil solution and if the patient gets irritated, switch to the foam (which doesn’t have the propylene glycol that is contained in the solution). If […]
Posted by Updated 2021-06-11Stress and Hair Loss
April 2nd, 2021There are many reasons you can experience hair loss. Stress can be one of the main causes, , but hair loss from stress is not necessarily permanent. As you get your stress under control, stress-related hair loss can improve. Your doctor’s advice can be helpful in addressing these issues. How do I know my hair […]
Posted by Updated 2021-09-245 Ways Your Hair Changes as You Get Older
April 2nd, 2021Your skin isn’t the only feature that shows the signs of aging. As you get older your hair begins to change, too. Here are the most common changes in your hair that you may notice as you get older, including advice on how to address these issues. Graying Graying is due to the loss of […]
Posted by Updated 2021-04-02Dr. Shaver Presents at ISHRS
December 11th, 2020This year, Dr. Christine Shaver represented Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
Posted by Updated 2020-12-11
The Hair Transplant Network Interviews Dr. Shaver
October 20th, 2020The Hair Transplant Network recently interviewed Dr. Christine Shaver, Head of the NYC Division of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration.
Posted by Updated 2020-10-20Hair Loss and COVID-19
August 12th, 2020Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S., more Americans are experiencing hair loss as more are also suffering from coronavirus. However, is this a new symptom of the virus or is it a separate medical condition? Speaking to Men’s Health, Dr. Christine Shaver said, “we’ve seen many more patients with shedding who are stressing out […]
Posted by Updated 2020-09-08How We Are Keeping You Safe from COVID-19
May 8th, 2020In order to protect our patients, doctors and staff, we have installed a UV air purification system to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19.
Posted by Updated 2020-06-18Updated: 2019-03-27 | Published: 2014-02-11
