ere are two FDA approved medications to treat androgenetic alopecia. Though they have limited benefit, they may be useful for many. These two drugs, minoxidil and finasteride, are discussed in detail in the chapter titled "Hair Loss Medications." Continue reading this hair transplantation book:
-use-rogaine-once-a-day/">Rogaine. These patients used Propecia (finasteride) or Rogaine (minoxidil) individually, or in combination, to treat their hair loss. They did not have hair transplant surgery. The effectiveness of these medications will vary from person to person.
ill be able to offer help to the millions of women suffering from hair loss." The last hair loss treatment for women to be approved by the FDA was minoxidil, which came to market for females in 1988. The HairMax is now the first non-drug, home-use OTC medical device cleared to treat the estimated 80 million men and women suffering from hereditary hair loss. The HairMax Lux 9 is indicated to treat Androgenic Alopecia and promote hair growth in females who have Ludwig (Savin) Scale I-4, II-1, II-2 or frontal and Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. Clinically Proven - The results of a double-blind, device-controlled clinical study conducted under Good Clinical Practices showed that 100% of subjects on the HairMax Lux 9 experienced hair growth at 6 months. Furthermore, over the same period of time, females using the HairMax Lux 9 grew an average of 20.5 hairs per square centimeter, which is considered medically and scientifically significant. Most importantly, over 70% of the subjects using the HairMax Lux 9 reported improvement in thickness and fullness of their hair. No serious side effects occurred and there were no other types of side effects caused by the HairMax Lux 9 in the study.…
f you have a lot of scarring or sun damage, wait a few more days, as these situations make the grafts less secure.) Start using, or reusing, topical minoxidil. Ok to use cosmetic camouflage, tar shampoos, sunscreen to the scalp, and hair spray.
your present and anticipated degree of hair loss. Treatment Options If medical treatment is appropriate, Propecia (finasteride), Rogaine (minoxidil), laser therapy, and other options will be discussed in detail. If you are a candidate for hair restoration surgery, the doctor will explain the differences between the two major hair restoration procedures, follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE), and suggest which one would be best for you. Robotic technology for FUE will also be discussed. You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions about these procedures. Together with the doctor, you will develop a master plan that is tailored to address your current and future needs.
has not been documented in patients with frontal or advanced hair loss. Patients treating hair loss with the use of medications - such as Rogaine (minoxidil), Propecia (finasteride), or Dutasteride - can benefit from the use of the laser helmet in addition to medications, however Propecia (finasteride) and Avodart (dutasteride) are not indicated for women. Theradomeâ„¢ can work in hair transplant patients both before and after the transplant. The company claims that the LH80 PRO alleviates trauma to transplanted follicles and assists in the growth of new hairs by accelerating the healing process, reducing redness, and encouraging transplanted follicles to grow faster. The LH80 PRO laser hair therapy device uses voice technology to tell you the number of treatments you have had, if the device's battery is low, and if there are any updates. To clean the device, use a cloth to clean off any residues or oils. No special cleaners are necessary. As with all low level laser therapy (LLLT) devices, Theradomeâ„¢ has not been shown to produce any side effects. It is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Advantages of Theradome laser helmet:
itching is due to either of these caused, or if the itching is persistent, please contact the office, as this may require specific treatment.Minoxidil (Rogaine)Rogaine may cause severe irritation to the scalp. If this occurs after a hair transplant, it can interfere with hair growth. If you choose to use Rogaine after your procedure, you should wait a minimum of one week after surgery. If any sign of redness, irritation, itching, or burning occurs, stop the medication and call our office.
so address residual testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body that can be a source for continued hair loss. For example, spironolactone, minoxidil, and/or finasteride can address hair loss.
particularly useful if there are large areas of miniaturization that produce insufficient coverage and have not been responsive to finasteride and/or minoxidil. In these cases transplanting through (rather than around) an area that is highly miniaturized should be considered, since it is likely that this area will be lost by the time the transplant has grown in. An example would be to transplant through the 'bridge' of Norwood Class V patients who are beginning to show signs of breakdown. The surgeon should plan to use enough FUs so that, if possible, the volume of transplanted hair is greater than the volume of hair that will likely be lost from surgical effluvium. In areas of extensive miniaturization, it may be appropriate to transplant FUs in the same density as if the area was totally bald.