Dr. Bernstein was interviewed for an article in NYCityWoman.com that ran the gamut of available treatments for hair loss in women. Read below for some select quotes on a wide range of topics related to hair loss in women and treatments for female patients with androgenetic alopecia (common genetic hair loss).
On the fading stigma of hair loss in women:
“Women today are more comfortable talking about their hair loss.”
On indicators of hormone-driven female hair loss:
“It is typical to have a positive family history of hair loss and the presence of miniaturization (short, fine hairs) in the thinning areas.”
On minoxidil for regrowth of thinning hair:
“Rogaine (minoxidil) can increase the quality (length and diameter) of hair that is just starting to thin.”
On the different strengths of Rogaine (minoxidil):
“I generally recommend the 5 percent for women and men. Although it’s sold in separate packages for men and women, the basic ingredients are essentially the same.”
On Rogaine Foam:
“It is an elegant mixture, made for compliance,” says Dr. Bernstein. “It is an aerosolized foam, so it is less irritating than liquid Rogaine, but can be more difficult to get directly on the scalp.”
On LaserComb vs. cap-based Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices:
“The cap is both easier to use and more effective for very thin hair, due to the greater number of lasers. But for higher-density hair, a laser comb or the LaserBand82 may be more effective, as it’s probably better at getting the laser therapy beam to the scalp.”
On Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss:
“Platelet-rich plasma therapy involves spinning the patient’s own blood (preferably twice) in a centrifuge to separate out the growth factors.”
On Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) surgery:
“FUT hair transplants allow many women to have a completely natural hair restoration, producing a dramatic change in their appearance.”
On Robotic FUE hair transplants:
“Robotic FUE allows for unparalleled precision, without any line scars in the donor area and no post-operative limitations on physical activity.”
See before and after photos of some of our female hair transplant patients
Read about the causes, classification, diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in women
