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ww.hairloss.com/home/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hairloss.com Hairloss offers scientific information on male pattern baldness, female hair loss, and treatment options for baldness and hair loss.
-1-134x100.jpg 134w" alt="" width="430" height="322"> Hair Restoration History The first surgery for male pattern baldness was performed by Dr. Norman Orentreich in 1952 in New York City. He formally introduced surgical hair restoration in his 1959 publication, “Autografts in alopecias and other selected dermatological conditions.”
for general baldness. The study, based out of Tempe, Arizona, will test two different formulations of bimatoprost in men who suffer from moderate male pattern baldness and women who have moderate female patterned alopecia. According to the details of the study, the test involves, "One mL dose applied evenly onto pre-specified balding area on scalp - single dose in the am followed by multiple doses daily in the am for 14 days." The goal of the testing is to measure the results of a single dose of bimatoprost, as well as multiple doses over time. The completion date of the study is February 2011, so we will look for the results and share them with you when they are available.
ntly hair loss. The mechanism of action is thought to be the deceleration of the breakdown of testosterone to DHT and therefore minimize premature male pattern baldness. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Saw Palmetto appears to be far more effective in alleviating the symptoms of prostate enlargement than for treating hair loss. Scalp Med consists of several hair loss treatment products for both male and female hair loss, including VITADIL®, NutriSol-RM, Cortex Enlarger (Hair Thickening Spray), Scalp Med Shampoo, Scalp Med Cortex Enlarger Thickening Hair Spray, and NUTRISOL-RM, and Scalp Med® Detoxifying Cleanser Kit. According to the manufacturer, these products promote hair growth and encourage thicker, cleaner, healthier hair. The active ingredient in VITADIL® topical products is Minoxidil. These products should not be used by anyone 18 years of age or under. Manufacturers claim that the product does not irritate the scalp or cause itchiness and dryness, has no possible sexual side effects, or decreased libido. Scalp Med's Panthenol-Dx is designed to dissolve excessive sebaceous secretions which can gather at the opening of the hair follicle. They claim that this prevents proper hair growth. They also claim that it will unclog pores by dissolving the toxins and other…
Hair loss affects millions of men and women, both young and old. It can decrease self-esteem and confidence, and limit the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. Persons balding at a young age may feel deprived of an essential element of their youth. This feeling is created and affirmed by cultures all over the […]
Q: I'm currently 24 years old. Ever since turning 20, my hair on top began to thin little by little. I have noticeable thinning on the top part of my scalp and on my crown, but have no recession at the temples. My hairline looks amazingly young and hair on the donor areas seems quite thick. Am I in the early stages of male patterned baldness? I cannot place myself in the Norwood scale since my thinning doesn't seem to follow the classic pattern. I just started on Propecia. Should I be considering a hair transplant? -- B.R., Landover, MD A: From the description, it sounds like you have typical Diffuse Patterned Hair Loss or Diffuse Patterned Alopecia (DPA). In this condition, the top of the scalp thins evenly, the donor area remains stable, and the hairline is preserved for a considerable period of time. Please see: Classification of Hair Loss in Men for more information. Propecia would be the best treatment at the outset. When the hair loss becomes more significant, patients with DPA are generally good candidates for surgical hair restoration. It is important, however, that your donor area is checked for miniaturization to be sure that it…
fuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA). In this hereditary condition, hair thins all over rather than just on the front, top and back as in the more common male pattern baldness. The fact that the back and sides of your scalp are thinning (the donor area) precludes you from being a candidate for surgery. The diagnosis can be made by observing a high degree of miniaturization (fine hair) in the donor area under a magnifier. This instrument is called a densitometer. For further information, please read the article: Bernstein RM, Rassman WR:

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