Does Hair Transplant Prevent Hair Loss?

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Does Hair Transplant Prevent Hair Loss?

Q: How does a hair transplant prevent hair loss? — M.M., White Plains, N.Y. A: It doesn't. Surgical hair restoration does just what it says. It restores hair to an area where the hair has been lost (by borrowing it from an area of greater density that is less important cosmetically, such as the back of the scalp). To prevent, or slow down, further balding one would need to receive treatment with hair loss medication such as finasteride (Propecia).

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What Causes Patch of Hair Loss in Women?

Q: I am a 34 year woman with a patch of hair loss by my temple. I went to the salon to have my hair done and to my surprise my hairdresser told me that I have Alopecia? First time I'd heard of it, my G.P is not very concerned about it but having read so much about it on this site I am becoming a bit concerned. The rest of my hair is healthy any suggestions and diagnosis? -- M.V., Williamsburg, Brooklyn A: "Alopecia" is just a generic term for any kind of hair loss. It sounds like you have a specific condition called alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that presents with the sudden appearance of well localized bald spot(s) on the scalp or other parts of the body. The underlying skin is always normal. The treatment is injections with cortisone. Hair transplant surgery is not indicated for this condition. You should see a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and treat. Other diagnoses to consider are triangular alopecia (which would have been present since childhood) and traction alopecia (that is cased by constant tugging on the hair).

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Is Finpecia a Viable Hair Loss Medication?

Q: A friend of mine is taking Finpecia, is this the same as Propecia? -- A.B., St. Louis, Missouri A: Both Propecia and Finpecia contain the active ingredient Finasteride 1mg. Finpecia is manufactured in India by the company Cipla. It comes in packets of 10. Finpecia contains the same chemical ingredient as Propecia, i.e. 1mg of Finasteride, but it is manufactured differently and it is less expensive. Indian patent law allows companies in India to make medications that are patented by drug companies in other countries, since Indian law protects only the processes by which drugs are made and not medication itself. Therefore, if an Indian company finds another way to make a drug, it can legally do so. Cipla has not published any studies showing that their generic Finasteride is identical or as effective as Merck's original product in treating hair loss. These alternative processes and drugs are not regulated by the FDA, so there is no assurance that the medication manufactured in India has the same biologic activity or potency as the FDA approved counterpart made in the United States.

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Do You Recommend Avolve Hair Loss Medication?

Q: My friend just came back from Paris and said that his cousin was taking Avolve for hair loss. Can you tell me what that is and is it available in the U.S.? -- N.W., Portland, Oregon A: Avolve is the European trade name for dutasteride 0.5mg made by GlaxoSmithKline for prostate enlargement. In the U.S. dutasteride 0.5mg, under the brand name Avodart, is FDA approved to treat prostate enlargement (BPH). It has not been FDA approved for hair loss. Read about Avodart (dutasteride)

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Do You Recommend Loniten as Hair Loss Medication?

Q: Is Loniten good for treating hair loss? -- N.V., East Hills, N.Y. A: Loniten (oral minoxidil) is not useful for treating hair loss. The reason is that it stimulates hair growth all over the body (hypertrichosis) and has a number of serious side effects. Even when used to treat blood pressure, for which it is FDA approved, it is a medication reserved only for severe hypertension, used after at least three other types of blood pressure medications have been tried and are unsuccessful. In addition to increased body and facial hair growth, it can cause fluid retention and heart disease. When used topically (topical generic minoxidil or Rogaine) the medication generally does not cause any significant problems other than local skin irritation and occasionally increased facial hair (which can be real nuisance for women).

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Can Hair Loss Accelerate Due to Non-steroid Nutritional Supplements?

Q: Some non-steroid athletic nutritional supplements claim to increase testosterone. Assuming they worked, would increasing testosterone increase DHT and hair loss? A: Yes, if they were effective in increasing testosterone then they may accelerate hair loss.

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Can Hair Loss Increase on Propecia for Four Months?

Q: I believe I am an "early" IIIA or IVA. I am not losing any hair on the back of the scalp. There is no substantial hereditary hair loss on either side of the family, but I began taking Propecia four months ago and recently noticed a dramatic thinning of hair on the top (front) of the scalp, extending back to the rear of the head. -- B.M., Lower East Side, N.Y. A: Often people experience some shedding the first six months on finasteride as the new hair essentially pushes out some of the old. I would wait a full year before making any judgments about a hair transplant since you may see significant regrowth from finasteride in the second six months and may not need surgery at this point, particularly if the hair loss is early.

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Is Laser Therapy a Revolutionary Hair Loss Treatment?

Q: The makers of the HairMax LaserComb have claimed that it will "revolutionize the hair growth industry." What do you think? A: This claim is obviously overstated. Since the Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) doesn't affect the action of DHT on hair follicles, it doesn't affect the underlying cause of genetic hair loss, and thus would be expected only to have limited effectiveness. The company's own studies show that this is, indeed, the case.

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What is Origin of Laser Therapy for Hair Loss?

Q: Is the use of Low Level Light Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair loss new? A: These lasers have been used for hair loss in Europe for almost ten years. Classified as a cosmetic laser, they are safe for human cosmetic use. The original research in this technology was carried out at the Wellman Labs for Photomedicine at Harvard University.

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How Does the Laser Therapy (LLLT) Hair Loss Treatment Work?

Q: I heard about the laser comb and other lasers for hair loss, how do they work? A: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is based on the scientific principle of photobiotherapy. Photobiotherapy occurs when laser light, absorbed by cells, causes stimulation of cell metabolism and improved blood flow. Although the exact mechanism by which lasers promote hair growth is still unknown, they appear to stimulate the follicles on the scalp by increasing energy production and partially reversing the miniaturization process leading to thicker hair shafts and a fuller look.

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Does Hair Transplant Prevent Hair Loss?

What Causes Patch of Hair Loss in Women?

Is Finpecia a Viable Hair Loss Medication?

Do You Recommend Avolve Hair Loss Medication?

Do You Recommend Loniten as Hair Loss Medication?

Can Hair Loss Accelerate Due to Non-steroid Nutritional Supplements?

Can Hair Loss Increase on Propecia for Four Months?

Is Laser Therapy a Revolutionary Hair Loss Treatment?

What is Origin of Laser Therapy for Hair Loss?

How Does the Laser Therapy (LLLT) Hair Loss Treatment Work?

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