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Police Seek Bald Suspect In CVS Rogaine Theft

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 04:08:31 +0000

Two men walk into a pharmacy, one is bald and the other is not. They're caught on surveillance cameras boosting some merchandise — and it seems the goods they lifted are a matter of manly pride. Cops are searching for what we're dubbing the Long Island Rogaine Thieves.

NBC New York says the twosome entered a CVS on Long Island on Dec. 17. They scooped up three boxes of Rogaine, a hair loss product for men (we know you've seen the commercials) and placed them into a gift bag. Then they simply sauntered out with their loot, without stopping to pay at the register. That move is called "shoplifting."

Polarized microscopy as a helpful tool to distinguish chronic nonscarring alopecia from scarring alopecia

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:27:42 +0000

Nonscarring alopecia differs from scarring alopecia on pathologic examination by the preservation of follicular units and lack of follicular dropout. However, long-standing cases of active nonscarring hair loss can show follicular dropout on pathologic examination and can be difficult to interpret.

We describe a patient with nonscarring alopecia that was misdiagnosed as scarring alopecia due to difficulty in distinguishing between scarred tracts (follicular dropout) and long-persisting fibrovascular streamers. Polarized light microscopy permits us to distinguish follicular scars from fibrous streamers because the fibrous streamers are birefringent negative for collagen.

Costly turf war on men's balding heads

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:26:07 +0000

Vin Diesel has embraced his baldness. And it's doubtful Michael Stipe spends much time browsing for toupees. But not all of the 40 million American men with follicularly challenged scalps are going quietly into that bald night. They're raging with Rogaine, among other things.

Men who want to hang on to their hair have many options, including medications and surgical transplants, says Dr. Marc Avram, hair transplant surgeon and clinical professor of dermatology at Weill-Cornell Medical College in New York City. The near future may even bring treatments that can end baldness forever at least for people willing to pay the price.

The war against baldness is already expensive. Just one hair transplant operation can cost more than $10,000, or about $5 per transplanted hair. The International Society of Hair Restoration reports that surgeons performed more than 95,000 hair transplants in 2010. Do the math — hairlines are a gold mine. In fact, the ISHR estimates that men and women spend more than $1.8 billion each year on hair loss treatments of all sorts.

Aderans Research Makes Waves in Hawaii

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:15:53 +0000

Aderans Research is attracting attention in the medical community once again; this time, the leader in cellular based hair regeneration made waves at the 2012 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference in Maui.

Aderans Research Chief Executive Officer Ken Washenik, M.D., Ph.D., gave a presentation entitled Emerging Therapies for Hair Loss. He also participated in a conference faculty question and answer session with the audience, primarily comprised of practicing dermatologists.

His lecture centered on new and breakthrough treatments in the field of hair loss, including clinical ways of addressing the issue. Washenik addressed the progress Aderans Research is making with its Ji Gami family of cell products a key part of the company’s cell-based solutions to androgenetic alopecia, or pattern hair loss.

Zenagen Unveils New Hair Thickening Revitalization System Plans

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:07:10 +0000

LLC announced today the launch plans of the exclusive, new Zenagen Hair Thickening Revitalization System, an innovative and complete approach to hair health and beauty formulated specifically to increase hair volume and dimension while addressing the issue of weak, thinning hair and hair loss. Zenagen launches its new updated website, www.Zenagen.com, in early 2012 to unveil the improved nutraceutical infusion products that make up the new Zenagen Hair Thickening Revitalization System and the science behind this unique approach to optimal hair care.

Zenagen, comes from the Japanese derived "zazen" which means the attainment of enlightenment, an experience known in Zen, and the science rooted cell cycle related term "agen" and embodies the hair and scalp revitalization focus of the brand.

Zenagen invigorates the hair and scalp with a research focused unique fusion blend of natural compounds, known as nutraceuticals. The company has been focused on biochemical action preserving extraction techniques, that allow the unique components including bioflavonoids, free radical scavenging compounds, liposterols, and fortifying amino acids and minerals that synchronistically utilize the scalp and skin systems to invigorate and revitalize the head and scalp to an optimal and natural state of health.

Not Only Celebrities Get Hair Transplants

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:21:02 +0000

Celebrities such as Louis Walsh, James Nesbitt and Wayne Rooney have all gone public about their hair transplants, but the truth is that thousands of ordinary men receive hair transplant surgery every year, usually without anyone ever knowing

David Beckham's Bald Fears

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:07:05 +0000

David Beckham is so worried about going bald he would shave off the hair he had left rather than have a hair transplant if it started happening.

David Beckham has fears about going bald.

The soccer star - who has sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, nine, and six-year-old Cruz, as well as six-month-old daughter Harper with fashion designer wife Victoria Beckham - would shave the rest of his hair off if he started losing his locks.

He said: "Someone said I'd had a hair transplant. There's definitely nothing wrong with doing that, but I don't think personally I would. If I do start showing

Recall: Minoxidil Azelaic hair growth products Not an approved drug

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:34:12 +0000

Perfect Image Solutions, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Men's Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men's Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men's Minoxidil 5% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Women's Minoxidil 3% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; and Hair regrowth shampoo enhanced with Ketoconazole and salicylic acid, 180mL, to the consumer level.

The products are deemed unapproved new drugs under the law and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and may present potential health hazards.

Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Sara Wasserbauer Wins Best of the Bay TV’s 2011 Viewer’s Choice Award

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:58:20 +0000

Bay Area hair transplant surgeon Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. has received Best of the Bay TV’s 2011 Viewer’s Choice Award for her hair restoration practice in Walnut Creek, CA.

The Best of Bay TV’s 2011 Viewer’s Choice Award is granted to one business in each category that receives the most votes during the 2011 calendar year. Dr. Wasserbauer was featured on the November 20th program and secured the most votes in the hair restoration category in just a five week period.

In the Best of the Bay TV segment, Dr. Wasserbauer highlighted effective hair restoration techniques that offer undetectably natural results.

Hair Loss Treatment Website Names Actor Jason Alexander 2011 'Person of the Year'

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:38:58 +0000

Jason Alexander has done some very good work to further the cause of this safe and natural cosmetic hair loss treatment that, when done right, can not only change one’s look, but can change one’s outlook on life.

Jason Alexander, the iconic 52-year-old balding actor of Seinfeld fame has been named HairLoss.com’s 2011 Person of the Year. Alexander, one of Hollywood’s most high profile bald actors, showed up to a September awards show in Beverly Hills donning a full head of hair. Months before he had told his fans on Twitter that he was looking into various hair loss treatments, including hair systems, and warned, Don’t be shocked if you suddenly see picts of me with more hair than usual.

Since that time, Alexander has revealed on Twitter that his new look is a really good, semi-permanent hairpiece.

Hair Transplant Houston Offers NeoGraft Transplant

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:56:08 +0000

Hair Transplant Houston deals with hair transplants, and caters to the population in Houston and other places. The facility specializes in NeoGraft hair transplants, the latest buzzword in the world of hair transplants. With NeoGraft Houston hair transplants, the patient is assured of a painless, simple procedure, as compared to the older procedures of hair transplants, wherein a strip of skin from the back of the head would be transplanted to the front, making it quite difficult for the person to sport a small haircut. NeoGraft hair transplant promises a scar and pain free experience.

It had been noticed that some patients who underwent the traditional method of hair transplants complained of a different sensation at the patch from where the strip of hair was removed, and some also complained of headaches and general pain in the head area. NeoGraft hair transplant process does away with all that. The main advantage of NeoGraft hair transplant is a faster recovery time, almost the ‘next day’. It also allows for the surgeon to work on large areas in a single session, and it is the least invasive procedure of its kind. Basically, there is no scalpel incision, sutures or linear scars involved in this kind of procedure.

Federal Consolidation of Propecia Lawsuits

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:49:47 +0000

Merck & Co. has agreed that all Propecia lawsuits filed in federal district courts throughout the United States by men who experienced sexual problems after using their hair-loss drug should be consolidated before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

Merck has suggested that the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation should transfer all cases to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, where 41 of the 53 lawsuits over Propecia have already been filed.

Some plaintiffs proposed that the Propecia MDL be centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, or, in the alternative, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Merck’s attorneys claim that moving the cases to the Eastern District of New York, or the Western District of Washington, would be inefficient because the courts lack familiarity with issues already addressed in a number of the cases.

Hair loss in women: medical and cosmetic approaches to increase scalp hair fullness

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:20:36 +0000

Androgenetic alopecia affects both men and women. In men it produces male pattern hair loss with bitemporal recession and vertex baldness. n women it produces female pattern hair loss (FPHL) with diffuse alopecia over the mid-frontal scalp. FPHL occurs as a result of nonuniform hair follicle miniaturization within follicular units.

Diffuse alopecia is produced by a reduction in the number of terminal fibres per follicular unit. Baldness occurs only when all hairs within the follicular units are miniaturized and is a relatively late event in women. The concepts of follicular units and primary and secondary hair follicles within follicular units are well established in comparative mammalian studies, particularly in sheep.

Take a Natural Approach to Dandruff and Dry Scalp

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:52:37 +0000

Dandruff affects about 3 percent of the U.S. population, ranging from infants and teenagers to adults with oilier skin.

Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, the relapsing, chronic and usually mild inflammatory skin condition can flare with stress or cold weather, and can be caused by fungal organisms such as those in the genus Malassezia.

Dandruff can manifest as dry or greasy, slightly itchy patches of skin with some white or yellow flaking. It occurs often on the scalp, eyebrows, forehead, the nose and lip areas, behind the ears, on the chest or in other folds of the body.

Hair Loss Drug Blamed for Multiple Problems

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:31:51 +0000

A man who took the male pattern baldness drug Propecia for four years claims it gave him "severe sexual dysfunction and cognitive impairment."

Jason McCord sued Merck & Co. in Federal Court.

Merck has been sued at least 15 times in the past two years for similar claims, according to the Courthouse News database.

McCord says he was 36 when he was prescribed Propecia, in 2006, and he took it for four years. He says the trade-off wasn't worth it.

"Male pattern hair loss affects 30 percent of men by the age of 30 years and 50 percent of men by the age of 50 years. Men who suffer from hair loss may be perceived as older and less physically and socially attractive," according to the complaint.

"Male pattern hair loss is a common condition thought to be caused by a combination of genetic factors and a hormone called dihydrotestosterone ('DHT').

"DHT is a substance in the body that can shrink hair follicles until a person no longer has hair on top of his head.

"Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that decreases the conversion of testosterone to DHT, therefore, preventing hair loss.

Campaign for Mattel to produce bald Barbie growing

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:27:42 +0000

Mattel is being urged to mass produce a bald Barbie in order to make girls suffering from hair loss feel more attractive and to help children cope with hair loss among friends and relatives.

A Facebook campaign designed to encourage Mattel to produce the bald version of the popular doll now has about 6,000 "likes" on its page.

The page states that such a Barbie would benefit girls suffering from hair loss due to cancer treatments, alopecia (anautoimmune disease causing hair loss) or trichotillomania (hair loss from pulling or twisting), as well as those who know a female experiencing hair loss.

"There's so much emphasis, especially on little girls, on their hair and how they (cancer kids) look," news.com.au quoted Tracey Kidd, whose four-year-old daughter Ruby is being treated for cancer in Australia, as saying. "It's important for them to feel good, especially in hospital."

Cancer Council Queensland psychologist Samantha Clutton said such a doll could help girls who had lost their hair feel more beautiful.

Baldness and bad temper...Britain’s Health Fears in 1911

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 05:49:15 +0000

THE health anxieties of our Edwardian ancestors have been revealed, showing concerns ranging from baldness to bad temper and not having the vote.

Data protection regulations have meant a column in the 1911 census describing people’s ailments has been kept secret until now.

But at last we can see how they viewed their health then, as perceived by the head of the household on the day they were questioned April 2, 1911.

The language used predates modern sensitivities.

Lunatic and imbecile both occur in the top five most common infirmities, along with feeble-minded.

Love your hair with Nanogen - A little change goes a long way

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 03:38:48 +0000

Why are the newest innovations for hair always difficult to use, or only available from pricey salons?

This new hair care range delivers cutting edge technology with no fuss and no salon price tag. The Nanogen range focuses on restoring your hair health from within, whilst fitting neatly into your existing routine. Just swap your multivitamin for the supplement, change your shampoo and conditioner, or spend an extra 30 seconds in front of the mirror to get thick, full hair in an instant.

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Thinning Hair Explains Jennifer Aniston's Recent Bob

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 03:16:09 +0000

Anytime Jennifer Aniston gets a new hairstyle it makes headlines but recently the actress explained why she decided to chop off her long layered hairstyle for a shoulder-length bob in February.

Thinning hair is never easy for women. Whether it is from anxiety, hormones, or genetics, researchers and product-development companies have tried to come up with acceptable solutions for years. Now, hair extensions are being attributed to causing hair loss. Jennifer Aniston admitted in an interview with E! that she has changed up her hair due to damage from constant hair-extension use.

The hair-extension business has boomed over the past 10 years thanks mostly to celebrity stylists adding a weaves and clips to the manes of their famous clients.

Cold caps show promise in keeping hair through chemo

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 03:58:22 +0000

People with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy may soon be able to check one side effect off of their list: hair loss. If the claims and study results are as good as they appear to be, patients can wear a cold hat during chemotherapy to prevent their hair from falling out.

A cooling cap marketed under the brand names DigniCap and Penguin Cold Cap is tightly attached to your head during chemotherapy treatment and sends consistent cooling to all areas of your scalp. The temperature of the cap is about 40 degrees Fahrenheit, which is uncomfortable and may cause headaches, but the side effects are temporary.

Because your body temperature will warm up the cap quickly, you may need to replace the cooling caps more than 15 times through one treatment. That depends on the cap the DigniCap doesn't require changing; the Penguin Cold Cap does. Both caps lower the temperature of your scalp, making the surrounding blood vessels contract. The contractions result in a significant reduction of cytotoxins reaching your hair follicles.

Translation: When your scalp is kept at that constant cold temperature during chemotherapy treatments, your hair follicles will absorb fewer of the chemotherapy chemicals that lead to hair loss.

Women beware: Divorce can cause hair loss!

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 04:33:19 +0000

Age and genetics are the two most reliable predictors of both female and male hair loss.

Now a new study by the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine found that has found that women who had lost a partner through divorce or death were far more likely to have thinning hair than women who were happily married or single.

Dr Bahman Guyuron, chairman of the department of plastic surgery at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, has attributed it to high levels of stress.

"Most likely, stress is the aspect of a troubling divorce that appears to lead to hair loss among women," The Daily Mail quoted him as telling HealthDay News.

Can hair turn white overnight?

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 04:52:57 +0000

Sudden hair whitening (canities) was first reported centuries ago. Although a rare event, it has affected well-known historical figures, including Sir Thomas Moore and Queen Marie Antoinette of France.

Early reports are substantiated by more recent cases in the scientific literature. Often, there is association with psychological stress; in the two historical cases above, the condition is thought to have been a reaction to the sentence of execution. In this paper, we examine some case histories of those
afflicted throughout history and discuss hypotheses to explain the phenomenon.

European Hair Loss Treatment Available in Tampa

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:08:04 +0000

Haarklinikken, a world leader in the research and treatment of hair and scalp disorders, is bringing its unique European hair replacement technology to America. Haarklinikken has opened a new facility in Tampa, Florida, expanding its international presence to include the United States. More than 40 thousand satisfied clients in Denmark, Germany and Norway are evidence that Haarklinikken’s patented technology is truly the future of hair replacement.

The new facility, which is the company’s ninth clinic, will offer Haarklinikken’s renowned Density Improvement Program (DIP®), previously unavailable in America. The DIP® program pairs individually formulated therapy treatments with Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplantation. This advanced, effective technique provides hair restoration by replacing lost hair, revitalizing remaining hair to a healthy state and maintaining the hair.

The treatment begins with an individual consultation where a technician creates a personalized hair restoration regimen of specifically tailored extract products and hand-crafted herbal solutions, as well as shampoos and styling products. More than 50 years of clinical research have gone into formulating these products, and they are created according to a managed care program unique to each client

Wayne Rooney inspires rise in hair transplant surgery

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:56:17 +0000

The Manchester United striker was mocked when he first revealed he'd got some surgical help for his faltering hairline in June.

But now it seems men around the UK are no longer embarrassed at the prospect of having a transplant, which is said to be a direct result of celebrities like Rooney getting it done.

This year alone enquiries have grown by 65 per cent and the operation is now the second most popular cosmetic procedure for men in the country.

Dr Raghu Reddy, of London's Private Clinic of Harley Street, said: 'The fact that high profile individuals such as Wayne Rooney have been open about having treatment, and that people can see the natural looking results for themselves has undoubtedly contributed to the increased interest in the treatment.

Hair Restoration Company with Game Changing Hair Loss Solution Opens in Nashville

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:20:55 +0000

The MaxHarvest hair restoration procedure offers the latest technology combing a soft natural hairline, strong density behind it, and an undetectable suture line.

The results Dr. Bolton has delivered to his Tennessee patients are absolutely incredible! He is extremely excited about expanding the GreatHairTransplants.com brand to Tennessee where he will introduce the MaxHarvest Procedure, says Steve Cook, Chief Operating Officer at Great Hair Transplants.

Dr. Bolton has been performing hair restoration surgery on patients in Nashville for the last 15 years. Hair loss currently affects more than 60 million men and women worldwide. There is no one particular solution that can solve every hair loss issue. However, there is one common thread to every case.
That is it takes as much hair as possible to cover any balding or thinning area on anyone’s head. This is why the MaxHarvest Procedure uses a series of techniques that delivers more hair in one procedure than any other method of modern day hair restoration.

Protein shakes 'partly to blame for baldness'

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:19:27 +0000

Protein shakes are partly responsible for increase in baldness as they lead to the production of certain chemicals in the body, which causes or worsens hair loss, a new study has revealed.

WA's only hair transplant surgeon Jennifer Martinick said that she was booked out for more than six months and performing more than 400 procedures annually - up about 30 per cent from a year ago.

"Lots of young guys these days are very image conscious," Perth Now quoted Dr Martinick as saying.

"They are 20 or 30-something, go to the gym, some even have Botox, take protein shakes to build up muscle but don't realise it can contribute to baldness. They have lots of disposable income so they come for treatment because they also want a full head of hair."

Cheryl Cole voted as 2011's hair icon by British women

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:55:47 +0000

Cheryl Cole has been voted as the hair icon for 2011, leaving thousands of women envious of her thick, full locks

In the survey by hair loss treatment MediGro, the 28-year-old singer beat the Duchess of Cambridge, Winslet, and singers Rihanna and Beyonce to top the poll, which was voted for by 5,000 women in the UK, the Daily Mail reported.

Despite accusations of "fakery" in the controversial L'Oreal adverts because she regularly used hair extensions, Cole's tresses are the ones most British women want to emulate.

The singer and beauty brand L'Oreal came under fire in 2009 when proclaiming a new shampoo's ability to revive her "weak, limp, lifeless" hair in a series of television adverts, even though she was using extensions.

HairGenesis Blows Whistle On Fake Hair Loss Product Review Websites

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:34:25 +0000

In a move designed to shine a spotlight on the dishonesty presently circulating across the internet, the parent company of HairGenesis®, Advanced Restoration Technologies Inc. (ART) today announced its intention to devote a substantial share of its effort to shutting down fake hair loss product comparison websites.

Because pattern hair loss can trigger highly emotional near-panic, the hair loss product consumer is often vulnerable and not always well-informed. Preying on such persons, a number of hair product marketers have published fake hair loss product comparison websites. Unfortunately, the industry dishonesty has proven remarkably successful.

RepliCel Procedure Could Offer Exciting New Treatment Option for Women

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:03:00 +0000

For anyone living through the consequences of balding, it can be a serious issue that saps confidence. Baldness isn’t easy for anyone, but women suffering from alopecia may suffer more than their male counterparts.

The relative rarity of female pattern baldness when compared to male pattern baldness combined with a culture that elevates the importance of appearance for females makes the loss of hair particularly troubling for women. For years, treatments have been few and far between and those that were available often times were ineffective.

Drugs like Rogaine® or Propecia® could regenerate some hair loss, but require continued use for years.

Exciting New Treatment

Coleen Rooney hair loss

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:40:40 +0000

She was spotted earlier this year with what appeared to be noticeably thinning hair.

And now, 10 months on, it seems Coleen Rooney's hair loss is getting worse, with the WAG displaying a significantly bare patch of hair at the opening of the PlayGround club in Liverpool last night.

It could be that the thinning hair is down to Coleen's years of relying on hair extensions to give her a thicker, more volumised look.

The dangers of hair extensions? Coleen Rooney displayed what appeared to be significantly thinner locks at the launch of PlayGround in Liverpool last night

Why People Lost Their Fur

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:23:15 +0000

The need for ancient humans to keep cool during the day might explain their lack of body hair but not why they walked on two feet.

Bipedalism didn’t evolve as a way for ancient humans to keep cool during the heat of the day, according to a new model published today (December 12) in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. But once hominins did start walking on two feet, it ignited another change that allowed them to stay cool the loss of body hair. The new model explains why similarly sized mammals that walk on all fours and that may tend to overheat have not given up their coats.

If you are already walking upright for other reasons it actually makes the advantage you get from losing hair bigger than if you were on four legs, said David Wilkinson of John Moores University in Liverpool, who authored the study along with Graeme Ruxton of the University of Glasgow. You are moving more of your body up above the ground and sweat evaporates more easily than it can if you were on all fours, because more air will circulate around you, Wilkinson explained.

SAMSON Announces an Open House For Women with Medically Induced Hair Loss

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:42:05 +0000

An open house dedicated to women who lose their hair from chemotherapy and other medical treatments will be offered January 11th from 5PM – 7PM at Samson Inc., 2056 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622.

The open house is sponsored by Recover with Confidence, a National Organization of Hair Loss professionals committed to helping women through this difficult time in their lives, and in partnership with Samson Inc., a leading specialist in providing wigs for women who lose their hair from medical treatments, also on hand will be oncology nurses, their patients, and women’s medical hair loss professionals.

Women who are undergoing, or are about to undergo, medical treatments that will cause temporary hair loss are invited to attend, as are their friends and relatives. Also invited are members of the medical community and other caregivers who serve female cancer patients. The focus of the open house is to inform the oncology community and its patients about the alternatives available to women who will lose their hair when undergoing medical treatments.

SureThik Products Now Available for Purchase on Amazon

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:11:09 +0000

SureThik, a company that produces top-quality organic hair thickening fibers and hair loss shampoos, has announced that its products are now available for purchase on Amazon.com.

The company, based in Canada, provides a natural alternative to popular hair re-growth brands like Rogaine and Propecia. SureThik's products utilize a revolutionary combination of a scalp cleanser and an oil/nutrient serum to help people re-grow their hair with great results, providing a natural cover-up for men and women with thinning hair or baldness.

"We are thrilled that SureThik's outstanding line of products will now be available to consumers on Amazon," said Mitch Gould, CEO of NPI, the firm responsible for the distribution of SureThik products. "With this agreement, more people around the world will have the benefit of experiencing effective hair growth in a natural and organic manner."

No science behind popular hair loss product

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:06:09 +0000

Italian prosecutors said on Wednesday they were investigating a popular Swiss hair product, saying there was "no scientific evidence it helps hair grow back."

The product -- known as "Crescina" -- is widely advertised and sold in pharmacies and cosmetic stores. One of its ads confusingly features football star Ronaldo, who used to shave his head but has now let his hair grow.

The alleged crime being investigated is commercial fraud as "Crescina" -- the name is a play on the Italian word for "growth" -- was being advertised in Italy as having hair-growing properties, prosecutors said.

Baldness Similar to Animal Shedding Coat

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:27:32 +0000

An animal shedding its coat at certain points of the year may involve the same science behind male-pattern baldness.

New research out of the University of Southern California found that not only is hair loss caused by the hormones in the hair follicles themselves, but also in the tissue surrounding the follicles. That is similar to animals that shed their coats, a routine occurrence triggered by the animals’ bodies.

The hair-follicle stem cell is not only listening to the voice in the stem cell, but also from the outside, Cheng-Ming Chuong of University of Southern California and lead author of the study told MyHealthNewsDaily Wednesday at the meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in Denver.

The research suggests that new treatment should focus on the tissue around the hair follicles instead of just the follicles themselves.

Wayne Rooney's hair appears to be thinning

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 04:19:56 +0000

Wayne Rooney's hair appeared to be thinning slightly on top as he recently flew out to Basel in Switzerland, merely months after his 30,000-pound transplant.

The 26-year-old footballer spent the staggering amount earlier this year in his quest to get the perfect head of hair.
With his head bowed, Rooney's hair looked significantly thinner both on the top and at the front of the hairline, with the effects of the transplant seemingly wearing off.

Earlier this month, the striker had sparked concern that the transplant may not have fully worked when he was seen sporting greying locks.

However, the director of the clinic then came forward to insist the "discolouration" was normal, and may last months.

YouTube’s First Live Hair Transplant Attracts Record-Breaking 70,000 Viewers

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 03:43:01 +0000

Over 70,000 consumers tuned in to the first ever YouTube Live hair transplant on November 18, as renowned hair restoration physician Alan J. Bauman, M.D. performed a second NeoGraft Follicular-Unit Extraction (FUE) on weblebrity Kevin Nalts Nalty. The live hair transplant surgery was broadcasted live on YouTube’s new, interactive webcast platform, YouTube Live, and simulcasted on Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth radio show, Andrew Zarian’s GFQ web radio network, Ustream, JustinTV, Switcher radio, iTunes radio and other outlets.

This first live hair transplant on YouTube was a remarkable success in terms of total viewership and audience engagement, said Dr. Bauman. Broadcasting this procedure proved to be an incredibly effective way to reach and educate the public, and we were amazed by the sheer number of viewer comments and questions about hair transplants, the NeoGraft FUE procedure and other hair loss treatments. This event proved there is a considerable demand out there for patient education and this kind of interactive format.

Selma Blair reveals she is suffering hair loss after birth of her son

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 04:58:25 +0000

She describes motherhood as 'amazing', but Selma Blair has candidly revealed she is experiencing an unwanted side affect.

The Cruel Intentions actress, 39, who gave birth to son Arthur Saint four months ago, has revealed she is suffering post-partum hair loss.

Selma Blair has opened up about a common new mom symptom that not many people are talking about - hair loss after pregnancy.

It just started falling out at the three-month mark. I’m not a girl who likes extensions, so Selma’s going to be bald! joked 39-year-old Blair, who gave birth to son Arthur Saint four months ago.

This is so not glamorous, but it’s true: I need to take longer showers so that I can collect the hair that falls out and throw it away so I don’t clog the drain. Why do actresses never talk about that? she said.

Awareness Campaign to Help Consumers Compare and Choose Hair Loss Shampoos

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 04:42:49 +0000

Salonceuticals, the maker of RegenePure DR, a leading hair loss shampoo that has been formulated with scientific precision to give men and women a fuller, healthier and thicker head of hair, has launched the first in a series of awareness campaign events to help consumers separate fact from fiction when it comes to shopping for hair loss shampoos.

Not all hair loss shampoos are created equal, commented Don Farber of New York and Miami-based Salonceuticals. And it’s essential for both men and women concerned about hair loss to know the real facts, so that they can make an informed decision and choose a high quality shampoo that gives them fuller, healthier and thicker hair instead of making their hair loss problem even worse.

Salonceuticals advises consumers to choose hair loss shampoos that contain the following:

Ketoconazole, which is commonly used to mend scalp inflammation and damage, and has been shown in a variety of clinical studies to disrupt the production of hormones that can cause alopecia (hair loss).

Palmetto extract, which has been trusted for its medicinal properties for centuries, and is currently approved in Europe for the treatment of male pattern alocpecia.

Young girl educates classmates on Alopecia Areata

Sat, 3 Dec 2011 04:31:06 +0000

A brave fifth-grader stood in front of the Hillsdale Preparatory School’s student body earlier this week to teach them about Alopecia Areata (AA), an autoimmune disease she’s been diagnosed with.

Shauna Gordon wears a wig to school because her hair began falling out over the summer, and she is now partially bald.
It was shocking,

Gordon told her schoolmates. I couldn’t believe this was happening to me.
AA causes hair loss in patches. It is unpredictable and incurable, affecting everyone differently. Some people will be completely bald, while others will have some hair. It may grow back and stay, or grow back and fall out again. For some, it will never grow back. There is also a condition called Alopecia Universalis, which is the total loss of all body hair.

Cee Lo Green thinks he should get a hair transplant

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 04:55:01 +0000

Cee Lo Green thinks he should get a hair transplant

The American singer is famed for his smooth head. He has no problems with being bald but sometimes wonders if people would treat him differently if he boasted flowing locks.

The 'Forget You' hitmaker is "comfortable" being bald but believes he would be able to be more outrageous if he had flowing locks.

"I should get a hair transplant. I love hair. That's where my whole wig thing comes from - vicariously wanting to have hair," he admitted in the January edition of Q magazine.

The 37-year-old eventually admitted he is pretty happy being bald. He's known for his flamboyant outfits - he dressed in a bird costume resplendent with sequins at the Grammy Awards earlier this year - and love of body art.

I'm a Celebrity Stars Accused of Male Hair Loss Cover Up

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 03:45:33 +0000

. 121doc reports that several news sources suspect I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! presenter Joe Swash used hair restoration surgery behind closed doors. Swash has so far refused to qualify or deny if the hair loss allegations are true.

Swash claimed the title of King of the Jungle by winning the 2008 edition of I’m a Celeb and although he wore a hat for the best part of the show, the young soap actor was helpless in covering up his balding crown in front of the TV cameras. But in 2011, Swash sparked controversy when returned to co-host the show, sporting a healthy head of hair.

The story was first brought to light on the Belgravia Centre website, which reported that Swash paid £3,000 for an operation to stimulate the regrowth of hair, a procedure that has helped a growing number of men, including footballer Wayne Rooney. This story came just one month after the Daily Mail published an article on Swash discussing the extent of his hair loss condition on the ITV show.

Using narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for treating alopecia areata

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:06:46 +0000

Although narrowband ultraviolet B (NB UVB) phototherapy is a well-established treatment in many dermatosis, there is little evidence of efficacy of this method for alopecia areata (AA) treatment in the literature. We undertook a retrospective review of the 25 AA patients treated with NB UVB. Intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide injections per month were used as concomitant treatment in some patients who did not have any contraindication.
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Large Increase in the popularity of non scalp hair transplants

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:55:03 +0000

For many people with thinning scalp hair, proven medical therapies and hair restoration surgical procedures are widely available and good options to restore hair loss and slow future hair loss. However, for people like 37-year-old Denise Goolsby of Virginia Beach, Va., who noticed that her eyebrows started thinning in her 20s, knowing where to turn for help was considerably more difficult.

"I always had fine eyebrows, so when I noticed them getting thinner I tried tattooing as a first step -- but it only made the problem worse," said Goolsby. "It got to the point where I actually had no eyebrows left, and it became too much to deal with to pencil them in with cosmetics every day."

After doing more research, Goolsby found Edwin Epstein, MD, a Virginia Beach hair restoration surgeon who performed hair restoration surgery on areas of the body other than the scalp, including eyebrows.

"Eyebrows are an important part of our appearance, without which our facial symmetry appears unbalanced," said Dr. Epstein, past president of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). "Thanks to the great strides made in hair restoration surgery over the years, there are now a number of procedures available to restore all or part of the eyebrow."

In Goolsby's case, tiny single hair follicular units from a donor area at the back of her head were transplanted to the eyebrow area in one outpatient procedure. Dr. Epstein noted that donor hair is selected based on whether the hair has the appropriate texture and orientation to serve as eyebrow hair when transplanted. The transplanted hair grows slowly over the course of several months, and Goolsby's eyebrows were fully grown within six months. As the transplanted hair will continually grow over time, the eyebrows will need to be trimmed regularly.

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Minoxidil Foam Efficiency in Androgenic Alopecia

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:35:16 +0000

For women with androgenic alopecia, hair growth can be stimulated effectively with once-daily 5 percent minoxidil topical foam (MTF), according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, M.D., Ph.D., from the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and colleagues compared the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of once-daily 5 percent MTF and twice-daily 2 percent minoxidil topical solution (MTS) in women with androgenetic alopecia. A total of 113 women were randomly allocated to receive 24 weeks of treatment with 5 percent MTF or 2 percent MTS. The change from baseline in nonvellus target area hair count at week 24 was the primary efficacy parameter.

The investigators found that target area hair count and target area hair width were noninferior in women receiving 5 percent MTF, and they experienced greater, but nonsignificant, improvements in target area hair count, target area hair width, and overall efficacy by global photographic review at 24 weeks.

First Live Hair Transplant on YouTube

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:47:38 +0000

Dr. Alan Bauman, a leading hair transplant surgeon and founder of Bauman Medical Group, will perform the first-ever hair transplant broadcast live on YouTube on Friday, November 18. YouTube Weblebrity Kevin Nalts Nalty, whose videos have been viewed more than 240 million times, will be documented as he receives his second hair transplant with Dr. Bauman on YouTube’s new, highly-anticipated interactive live webcast platform. The surgery makes for compelling yet unlikely entertainment for the online video giant that is also debuting new live channels from celebrities like Tony Hawk, Madonna, Ashton Kutcher, Shaq and Rainn Wilson.

The event kicks off at approximately 10:00am EST when Dr. Bauman will harvest individual hair follicles from the back of Nalty’s scalp using the Follicular Unit Extraction, or FUE, method. A second broadcast will take place at approximately 1:00pm EST, where he will show how those follicles are carefully implanted into Nalty’s scalp to produce a permanent, natural hairline. The 1:00pm webcast will also include a live ‘call-in’ Q&A segment hosted by best-selling author and The Bald Truth’s radio talk show host, Spencer Kobren.

Bauman and Nalty already proved the appeal of behind the scenes video of a transplant procedure, Dr. Bauman transplanted 1,958 follicular units totaling nearly 5,000 hair follicles on Nalty in 2009, and their videos documenting the event have been viewed more than 250,000 times. The same year, Dr. Bauman also participated in a live broadcast with Greg Benson, actor and director with MediocreFilms, which became the most-watched live hair transplant procedure in history, amid a flurry of emails, blog-posts and ‘tweets.’

Bauman and Nalty are anticipating even more response to Friday’s event as consumer interest in hair restoration is higher than ever, and new techniques like NeoGraft FUE, which will be used again for Nalty’s procedure, have made hair transplantation a less invasive and less detectable option for the estimated 100 million American men and women with thinning hair.

Shane Warne's ire-raising slogan blacked out

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:20:26 +0000

Advanced Hair has given Shane Warne another makeover - this time blacking out his clothing.

The hair-loss clinic pulled its latest TV ad featuring the spin king after the logo on Scrawnie's T-shirt - "No Hair, No Life" - sparked the ire of cancer patients.

The Anti-Cancer Council and former cancer patients complained about the ad.

Complainant and former sufferer Kate Alexander said: "I couldn't bear the idea of someone just being told they were going to lose their hair and then being told that without hair they had no life."

Advanced Hair Studio CEO Stephen Jeffery yesterday confirmed the clinic had its agency remaster the clip, digitally blacking out the offending slogan. The new ad went to air on Wednesday night.

Biostem US Corporation President Announces Study Results on Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:39:42 +0000

Biostem US Corporation a regenerative medicine company, announced completion of a two year study on treating Alopecia Areata, thought to be an autoimmune disease, which causes sudden hair loss.

On October 28th, John Satino, President of Biostem, announced results of a two year consumer study conducted at a Biostem affiliate clinic in Florida at The international Stem Cell & Cicatrical Alopecia Symposium. The Symposium was held in Bethesda, Maryland and sponsored by Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and The National Institutes of Health Rare Disease Research Office.

The study involved 700 patients, with results showing renewed hair growth in 80% of the participants. The treatment, developed by Biostem, includes a combination of the patients own blood, utilization of growth factors, laser treatments for bio-photo stimulation, and a nutraceutical designed to stimulate hair follicle growth.

Olympian Michael Phelps becomes new face of head&shoulders

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:12:14 +0000

US swimmer Michael Phelps has been announced as the new global face of head&shoulders.

The 14-time Olympic Gold medalist will front the 'Wash in Confidence' campaign which will be executed throughout the London 2012 Olympic Games and beyond.

Run across various marketing platforms, the 'Wash in Confidence' campaign will also be supported by several other Olympic athletes in other countries around the world.

"I'm excited to join the P&G family and work with the head&shoulders brand as I prepare for the London 2012 Olympic Games," Phelps said of his new role. "It's a hair care range that I've come to count on, with the amount of time I spend in the pool each week - chlorine and chemicals can give my hair and scalp a hard time.

"Doubts are the last thing any athlete needs when trying to focus and compete. Fortunately, with the help of head&shoulders, I have the confidence I need to be at my best for the moments that matter most - in the pool and in life."

Latisse for your dome? Eyelash enhancer also thickens thin hair

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:02:49 +0000

The drug, which in its earliest, unsexiest incarnation existed solely as a glaucoma treatment, is best known as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved wonder drug that can grow and darken your poor listless lashes . Now, it's being tested for a new use: growing hair on your dome.

No one tracks just how many doctors across the country are using Latisse off-label to target hair loss, but Dr. Alan Bauman, a Boca Raton, Fla., board-certified hair restoration physician has been using the drug this way for about three years, beginning around the time the FDA approved it for eyelash growth in December 2008. He describes his own personal "eureka!" moment:

"Patients who were using it for eyelashes sometimes have eyebrow problems, so it’s a short hop to the eyebrows," he explains. "So, of course, if it was working there, too from the eyebrows, it’s just a short hop to the hairline."

Allergen, the health care company that manufactures the eyelash enhancer, is currently testing the safety and efficacy of a new formulation of bimatoprost, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Latisse, in growing hair on the scalp, says Heather Katt, a spokeswoman for Allergen.

Bay Area Hair Transplant Surgeon Offering Another Free Hair Transplant

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:02:05 +0000

Bay Area hair restoration surgeon, Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. was so inspired by the response from her hair transplant giveaway last year that she has decided to do it again. This 2nd hair transplant giveaway will offer a person affected by hair loss the chance to begin the New Year on the road to a fuller head of hair.

From now until December 16th, entrants are invited to share a post on the Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. Facebook Wall – www.facebook.com/wasserbauer - stating how a hair transplant would impact their life. On December 19th, three finalists will be selected and the finalists’ stories will be posted to the Facebook page for two weeks for the public to vote on who should receive the free hair transplant (a $12,500 value). The winner will be announced following the voting period on January 2, 2012.

The winner must be able to come to Dr. Wasserbauer’s office in Walnut Creek, California for a complimentary hair loss consultation to determine that he or she is medically suitable for hair restoration surgery.

Winter weather damaging your hair

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:36:26 +0000

Iain Sallis, one of only a handful of trichologists in the country, is extending his reach to those with hair and scalp problems across the UK this month as he talks about the effects the winter weather has on your hair and just how you can deal with it (Including a homemade formula with eggs and yoghurt!)

Winter months have a double impact on the hair - firstly and most obviously the weather is very cold and dry, as our hair cannot ‘react’ and tell us how dry it is becoming (like the skin can) we have to find out by how it feels and how it reacts.

If you think of how dry and chapped your lips can become, you can now imagine how dry your hair can become before you actually ‘feel’ that it’s been affected.

But there is an equally damaging process going on in the winter months...the cold weather does have a drying effect on the hair, not to mention the damp weather making styles last less time, but the main problems is actually man made.

Central heating makes for very dry atmospheres inside homes and businesses which can cause just as much damage as the cold weather outside. In centrally heated rooms this moisture content is very low and so the moisture is expelled from the hair causing it to dry and frizz...this exacerbates the drying effect of winter.

The reason this ‘drying out’ phenomenon outside and in is because the hair is ‘Hygroscopic’.

A substance which is Hygroscopic allows it’s moisture content to equalises to the atmosphere it’s in at that time, This means that in a dry atmosphere (such as a centrally heated room) hair will expel moisture until it is the same level as the room it’s in, or in damp atmospheres (eg mist, or an indoor swimming pool) it will absorb the moisture in the atmosphere until it is the same ...this is the chemistry which allows blow dries to work and why styled hair never lasts in damp conditions!)

Now you’re aware of this amazing property of hair you can now use it to explain to your clients (in scientific terms) about best hair care practice for the winter.

Educate them by teaching them that to avoid this two-pronged onslaught to their hair they will need to follow some simple rules:
Using humidifiers in the home (or even a bowl of water where the radiators are located) will have a long lasting effect on the atmosphere of the room, making the hair less arid and so the hair will not expel the moisture content into the atmosphere so readily!
Wear a hat! You can put your hair into when you’re going outside in the cold, the heat from your head will allow the immediate atmosphere to stay ambient and again not lose that precious moisture into the air.
Use intensive treatments in the winter months, intensive conditioners are really good as they offer a simple solution to this major problem and your clients are more likely buy one intensive treatment rather than a shampoo and a conditioner.

The best ones on the market are pre-shampoo treatments, these are enriched with different types of oils (avocado, castor, sunflower, almond, olive) all of which are too heavy if used after shampooing, but if used before, they are ideal at getting the lost

Peggy Knight Solutions, Helping Women With Hair Loss Reclaim Beauty With Fine European Hair Wigs

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 03:50:04 +0000

Follea, the renowned designer and manufacturer of natural, lightweight, European hair wigs and "hair for life" solutions, announced today that the company has acquired certain assets of Peggy Knight Solutions, the leader in supplying high-quality European Hair Cranial Prosthetics to Alopecia Areata sufferers. With Follea's broad range of application-specific hairpieces, like the Gripper(TM) Collection, Peggy Knight Solutions can now address the needs of women with all forms of thinning hair, as well as total hair loss.

"With Follea's long-standing reputation for bringing nature's most beautiful hair to discerning women everywhere and the company's global presence, the team at Peggy Knight Solutions will be able to focus on what they do best, providing the premier service to women who are experiencing hair loss," said President of Follea USA Michael Leigh. "When women living with hair loss come to us to discuss their thinning hair, Alopecia, chemotherapy or other hair needs, we want to ensure they have the most positive experience possible."

The representatives at Peggy Knight Solutions will become the newest members of Follea's ICARe (Independent Client Area Representative) Representative Program and will market Follea products exclusively, which are considered to be the finest available worldwide.

Leading hair care ingredients of 2011

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 04:05:29 +0000

Featured below are a few of this year’s most interesting and innovative ingredients developed for the hair care sector.

Cosmetics development and manufacturing company Unipex launched an ingredient designed to reduce hair loss and promote new hair growth.
The new ingredient, Capixyl, targets three of the root causes of hair loss, hair miniaturisation; hair anchoring and inflammation, according to the company.
A combination of a peptide and a red clover extract, it has two different mechanisms of action; “The first mechanism of action is to increase ECM [extra cellular matrix proteins such as collagen] integrity and the other is to inhibit DHT modulation,” a spokesperson stated.
DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is a hormone known to play a role in hair loss. The company claims that by targeting these two pathways, Capixyl can help stimulate hair growth, reduce hair loss and reduce inflammation in the scalp.

Anti-dandruff

Cognis active ingredients division Laboratories Serobiologiques has launched a natural-based active hair care ingredient that targets sensitive scalps and dandruff conditions by regulating sebum production.

New survey finds the number of hair restoration procedures performed worldwide increased

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 04:49:20 +0000

Court House Clinics hair restoration expert cites more middle-aged men and women seeking permanent solution for hair loss

According to statistics released from a recent member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) the world’s leading medical authority on hair loss and hair restoration lackluster worldwide economic growth in 2010 did not put the brakes on the number of people investing in hair restoration surgery to treat hair loss.

Approximately 279,381 hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide in 2010, up 11 percent from 2008. This increase coincides with a significant jump in the total number of hair restoration patients worldwide from 811,363 patients in 2008 to 923,599 patients in 2010.

National Hair Restoration Company Announces A Tax Deductible Hair Loss Solution

Sat, 5 Nov 2011 05:17:41 +0000

For anyone in the entire world who is suffering from hair loss and considering a surgical hair restoration procedure, now is the time to do it! Dr. Bolton, a pioneer in the industry, and his staff with more than 50 years of combined hair transplant experience will be performing all 10 MAXHARVEST TM procedures. The cost of a MAXHARVEST hair transplant procedure is $12,000. And in this case, it becomes tax deductible. The starting bid for each procedure is $6,000.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy occurs in 1 out of every 6,000 children, there are currently no treatments or a cure. Aldo and his wife Fiorenna refuse to give up or lose hope. Mia is their little girl and they are going to do everything in their power to protect and take care of her. The Israel family is trying to raise as much awareness to this disease as possible. Awareness helps to raise more donations to help find new treatments or a cure. The Israel family is hosting "The Gala of Hope” for Mia on November 17, 2011 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood Florida.

Analysis of Results of Safety and Efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 04:32:28 +0000

An analysis undertaken to assess the safety and efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb from 6 double blind clinical studies with 460 subjects found that no serious side effects occurred in any of these studies which proved the efficacy of the device in treating androgenetic alopecia (hereditary hair loss) in men and women.

This analysis combined with the fact that there have never been any reports of serious side effects occurring in the over 10 years the HairMax has been on the market, demonstrates that the HairMax LaserComb has an excellent risk to benefit profile.

Treating hereditary hair loss in men and women requires serious considerations regarding not only efficacy, but safety. Lexington Int'l has recently completed an analysis of the efficacy and safety of the HairMax LaserComb in 6 double-blind, device clinical trials of androgenetic alopecia with 460 male and female subjects.

The first part of the analysis demonstrated the efficacy of the device. Presently, there are 2 drugs with FDA approval, and 1 non-drug product with FDA Clearance, the HairMax LaserComb® laser phototherapy medical device for treating the condition. In each and every study, conclusive proof that the HairMax is effective in treating androgenetic alopecia (hereditary hair loss) was found, and that these results are predictable, consistent, and comparable to the drugs approved for treating this condition.

Evaluation of efficacy and safety of finasteride in Japanese men

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 04:27:03 +0000

Before now, there has been no study of finasteride use exceeding 1 year in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) except the study subsequently conducted from the development phase.

Since the launch of finasteride, no study in a larger population had been reported. Ethnic variation of the onset age, progressive nature and degree of hair loss of androgenetic alopecia are known.

The therapeutic effect of oral finasteride (Propecia) was examined on androgenetic alopecia of Japanese men.

The efficacy and safety of finasteride (1 mg tablet) was evaluated in Japanese men with AGA in the long term.

Hair Restoration Procedures Appear to Be Gaining Popularity Among Younger Men

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 04:36:11 +0000

More and more younger men seem to be inquiring about solutions for hair loss -- an indication that they're more aggressive about addressing the issue now, rather than wait, according to a highly respected doctor in the field of hair transplants.

The popular online physician referral service LocateADoc.com recently interviewed Dr. Michael Zufelt, who practices at the Hair Restoration Center of Utah. The hair restoration specialist says an increasing number of his patients are younger men.

"I'm not sure there is a trend of younger people losing hair, but certainly younger males are seeking preventative and proactive approaches to hair loss than we have seen in years past," Zufelt tells LocateADoc.com.

According to the American Hair Loss Association, the number of younger hair loss patients is rising. By the age of 35, two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss, studies indicate. According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, of those undergoing the procedure in recent years, over half of male patients were between the ages of 30 to 49.

"Our typical patient is still a middle-aged male in his late 30's to 50's who still acts and feels young but whose hair loss gives him an aging appearance. He would like to maintain his youthful look," Zufelt says.

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney's hair transplant triggers boost for city centre clinic

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 04:38:32 +0000

A hair expert says more people than ever are having transplants after Wayne Rooney went public with his surgery.

Dr Bessam Farjo, who runs a private practice in the city centre, said he is having hundreds of extra inquiries for the procedure which costs an average of £8,000.

He said his clinic has had a surge in calls after the United star revealed he’d paid for hair transplant surgery last summer.

Rooney wrote on his Twitter site: I was going bald, so why not?

He later updated his followers with a picture after the procedure. He wrote: Hi all there’s my head.

Understand the Global Therapeutic Alopecia Market & Current Products Under Development

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:06:35 +0000

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new company profile "Alopecia - Pipeline Review, Q1 2011" to their offering.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Alopecia - Pipeline Review, Q1 2011', provides an overview of the Alopecia therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Alopecia, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Alopecia. 'Alopecia - Pipeline Review, Q1 2011' is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Hair Transplant Pioneer To Use Robotic ARTAS System For FUE Hair Transplantation

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:43:37 +0100

Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., F.A.A.D., world-renowned pioneer of the Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant techniques and founder of Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration, will become the first hair transplant surgeon on the East Coast to use the robotic ARTAS System for Hair Restoration.

Dr. Bernstein, a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Columbia University in New York, said that he is excited to incorporate the image-guided robotic system into his FUE procedures. "The ARTAS System is a ground-breaking technology for hair transplantation that will provide significant benefits to our patients," said Dr. Bernstein. "From the accuracy of follicular unit graft extraction to the automation of what is normally a labor and skill intensive procedure, the outcome is better hair restoration results and faster, more comfortable procedures."

The ARTAS System for Hair Restoration, developed by Restoration Robotics, Inc., overcomes some of the human limitations in performing FUE hair transplant procedures.

Free Wigs for Children With Hair Loss

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:03:42 +0100

A New York City celebrity hairstylist and wig designer said his dream to provide wigs for children with medical hair loss is coming true.

Andrew DiSimone, who has been an American Cancer Society volunteer for the last three years, launched the nonprofit FreeWigsForKids.org six months ago. The ACS has had a free wig program for women, but DiSimone is determined to help boost the self-esteem of children.

DiSimone, owner of FaceSalon in Manhattan, says children who experience hair loss don’t fully understand what’s going on." Many children see a wig as another accessory, which helps them look and feel good, he says.

DiSimone adds that, as children get older, they become more conscious of their appearance, and are singled out as being different from other kids.

The hair enables them to fit in without standing out and help them feel as normal as they can during treatment, says DiSimone.

Aderans Research Enrolls 300th Subject in Clinical Trial

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:55:18 +0100

Aderans Research reached a major milestone in its hair restoration studies recently when the company enrolled its 300th subject in Phase 2 of its clinical trial. With a goal of at least 350 subjects, Aderans is well on its way to expanding industry knowledge about cell-based engineering solutions for pattern hair loss.

We will continue to evaluate various combinations of the Ji Gami cell family in clinical treatment regimens, said Chief Executive Officer Ken Washenik, M.D., Ph.D.

The results are very encouraging thus far, and we’re on course to finish Phase 2 next year, added Vern Liebmann, Chief Operating Officer.

Launched in November 2008, Phase 2 is being conducted across the United States and is open to select individuals who suffer from androgenetic alopecia. Aderans continues to recruit subjects; visit http://www.aderansresearch.com/ari_clinicupdates.html for current locations.

Hair Loss Control Clinic giving back through contest

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:19:59 +0100

The Hair Loss Control Clinic in Latham has been helping people to regrow hair since its inception 25 years ago. Now they are looking to give back to community that has made them a success by hosting a "Tell Us Your Alopecia Story" contest. The winners will be awarded six months of treatment free of charge.

Hair Loss Control Clinic President and owner William Blatter says that he is excited to offer this opportunity to people in the community. "We have been very fortunate and wanted to find a way to give back. I understand how devastating it can be, particularly living with Alopecia Areata," he said. "We wanted to put a contest together where we could help people be able to get treatment without having to pay for it. We also wanted people to also be able tell their story because hair loss is such a difficult thing."

Hair Direct Raises Over $2,400 for The National Alopecia Areata Foundation

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:38:01 +0100

Hair Direct, an online hair replacement company, recently concluded a successful month-long fundraising and awareness drive to benefit The National Alopecia Areata Awareness Foundation (NAAF). The fundraising campaign raised over $2,400 and coincided with Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, which took place in September.

Hair Direct's "Team Up to Strike Out Alopecia Areata" campaign (inspired by NAAF's national, baseball-themed effort) included two local bake sales, a raffle for 2012 Philadelphia Phillies baseball tickets and a HairDirect.com donation page. All the money raised during these events was matched by Hair Direct, bringing the total effort to just over $2,400. Hair Direct has also covered all administrative costs associated with the drive, ensuring that 100% of contributions go to NAAF.

Turning the company's modest kitchen into a full-fledged bakery, 20 Hair Direct employees gave over 75 hours of their personal time to bake, decorate and package 1,220 treats for the bake sale as well as oversee donation booths at several Central Pennsylvania locations.

Another Propecia Lawsuit Claims Baldness Drug Caused Sexual Problems

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:02:27 +0100

An unidentified man in Colorado has filed suit against the maker of Propecia, claiming the male baldness drug caused him to suffer erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems. The claim, brought in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, is just the latest Propecia lawsuit filed against Merck & Co. by men who say that the drug caused sexual issues.

Propecia (known generically as finasteride 1 mg) is part of a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, or 5-ARIs. Other drugs in this class including Merck’s Proscar (finasteride 5 mg), and GlaxoSmithKline’s Avodart (dutasteride) and Jalyn (dutasteride and tamsulosin) are manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline.

While Propecia is used to treat male pattern baldness, other 5 ARIs are used to treat enlarged prostate. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), almost 5 million men were prescribed one of these medications between 2002 and 2009.

Propecia and these other drugs work by preventing the conversion of androgen testosterone to DHT, a hormone critical to male sexual performance.

New FDA Clearance for the HairMax LaserComb

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:02:47 +0100

Hereditary hair loss is a devastating condition affecting over 30 million women in the United States. Until recently, when the HairMax Lux 9 was initially FDA Cleared for marketing for treatment of females, there had been only one FDA approved drug for treating this condition in women.

This latest FDA Clearance now expands the HairMax treatment options for the three of the HairMax LaserComb models, as an effective first-line treatment of hereditary hair loss in both men and women. This is the fourth FDA 510(k) Clearance for marketing granted to Lexington Int’l this year.

The HairMax LaserComb cordless models that are now available are the HairMax Advanced 7, the HairMax Lux 9, and the HairMax Professional 12. These devices are offered at varying price points which fit the needs of all people wishing to treat their hair loss condition.

The HairMax is easy and convenient to use with treatments at home of just 9-15 minutes per day, three times per week to achieve results, which can be seen in as little as 12 weeks. Also, the HairMax is safe to use, as no serious side effects have ever been reported from use of the HairMax.

This FDA marketing Clearance for females combined with prior FDA marketing Clearance for males, provides the following official indication for the HairMax LaserComb.

The HairMax Advanced 7, Lux9, and the Professional 12 models are indicated to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, and promote hair growth in males who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and in females who have Ludwig (Savin) I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal patterns of hair loss and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV.

Robot assisted hair restoration?

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:27:31 +0100

Hair-transplant surgery could become cheaper and more accessible with a new robot that plucks hair follicles from the back and sides of the head so they can be moved to the top and front of a balding pate.

It normally takes eight to nine hours to individually harvest, by hand, the 1,000 follicle clusters needed to build a full mane of hair, according to Dr. James Harris, director of the Hair Sciences Center of Colorado in Denver. Since the surgery is tricky and time-consuming, fewer than 10% of hair-restoration surgeons do it. Most simply remove a whole strip of scalp and separate out the follicles under a microscope. Strip surgery is painful and takes weeks or months to heal versus just a couple of days' healing time and less scarring with individual follicular-unit extraction, Harris says.

The new ARTAS robot decides which follicles to collect and plucks them out as the doctor stands by to check its work. The surgeon can watch from the same room or via a remote monitor.

Harris says the time passes quickly as he watches the robot do its thing: "It's certainly less tedious than doing it by hand. It allows me to think more about the other things I'm going to do with the patient."
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Florida Doctor Provides Free Hair Restoration

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:25:02 +0100

Florida Physician Dr. Marco Barusco has launched a pro-bono hair restoration program. His program is designed to help the victims of traumatic injury, radiotherapy, or skin diseases who have suffered patches of hair loss or experienced scarring that can be hidden by hair but who are unable to afford the cost of hair transplantation surgery.

Board-certified hair restoration surgeon Dr. Marco Barusco, founder of Tempus Hair Restoration, P.A, was recently featured on the segment Making a Difference in Orlando, Florida TV station WKMG Local 6. The segment revealed that Dr. Barusco does more than solve genetic hair loss: He aims to help patients whose lives would be most dramatically changed by the hair transplantation procedure they can’t afford.

According to Dr. Barusco, some car accident victims, cancer patients, and burn victims can benefit from surgical hair transplantation, either to fill in patches of baldness or cover unsigthly scars on their scalp or face.

Ziering Medical is Second Practice to Offer Revolutionary ARTAS System to Patients in United States

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:32:48 +0100

Ziering Medical Worldwide, a private practice dedicated exclusively to the specialty of hair restoration, today announced that they will be the first to bring the ground-breaking ARTAS System to Los Angeles.

The ARTAS System is the first and only FDA cleared, physician controlled, interactive, computer assisted technology that allows safe and effective follicular unit extraction (FUE).

The ARTAS System was developed in close collaboration with several leading hair restoration physicians to enable minimally invasive harvesting of hair follicles.

Pop Idol Winner Admits to Taking Hair Loss Treatment Propecia

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:35:33 +0100

As reported by the Guardian, the first winner of Pop Idol contest Will Young candidly admits to taking prescription-based hair loss medication Propecia finasteride after he started balding.

Known for his outspoken nature yet pleasant demeanor, Young said to the Leading British daily that male pattern baldness was slowly but surely affecting his confidence. It’s such an awful thing for men, the Guardian quoted him as saying.

Saying that hair loss made him conscious about his appearance, the pop star said he detested the idea of living with it and chose the clinical route to reverse the situation. It may be noted that Propecia can not only prevent hair loss, but can in fact initiate hair regrowth when used consistently over a period of time under medical supervision.

When asked if he would follow Wayne Rooney in getting a hair transplant done to prevent further balding in future, Will Young did not hesitate for a moment to say yes.

Bald Stories and Baldness Folklore

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:08:36 +0100

A middle-aged man had two wives, one who was old and one who was young. Each one desired to see him like herself. Now the man's hair was turning gray, which the young wife did not like, as it made him look too old for her husband.

So every night she used to comb his hair and pull out the white ones. But the elder wife saw her husband growing gray with great pleasure, for she did not like to be mistaken for his mother.

So every morning she used to arrange his hair and pull out as many of the black ones as she could.In consequence the man soon found himself entirely bald.

Moral: Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.

Hair loss: Not just a male problem

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:55:22 +0100

Hair loss is a very common problem faced by most people. While not as common as male hair loss, female alopecia strikes a significant number of women every year, says Dr. Enas Bukhari, a dermatologist at a private practice in Jeddah. Hereditary hair loss factors are the most difficult to deal with, but one can reduce the effect from an early stage. Many of our hair roots are still alive, and it is still possible to grow them back, she said.

Women are especially depressed about losing their hair as their beauty depends a lot on their hairstyles. Fortunately, hair loss in women typically does not result in complete baldness, as is often the case with men.

Although hair loss may seem like a major problem among men, women are just as likely to lose or have thinning hair. Most women notice it in their 50s or 60s, but it can happen at any age and for a variety of reasons, added Bukhari.

Castle Hill Hospital gets cancer hair loss equipment

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:41:12 +0100

An East Yorkshire hospital has received a donation of equipment designed to reduce hair loss in patients undergoing cancer treatment.

The technique involves fitting the patient with a rubber cap that is pumped with a cooling fluid.

The cold temperature restricts the amount of blood reaching the hair follicles, protecting them from the effects of chemotherapy drugs.

A breast cancer charity has donated six of the units to Castle Hill Hospital.

Scalp cooling has been used for some years, and traditionally involves using frozen gel packs.

The machine was developed by family firm Paxman Coolers Ltd, based in Huddersfield. The first unit was produced in 1997.

Claire Paxman, from the firm, said the inspiration to invent the device came after her mother's experience of undergoing chemotherapy.

Dr Robert Leonard Questions New Study Linking Stress to Hair Loss

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:39:27 +0100

Dr. Robert Leonard, chief surgeon and founder of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates, is questioning the results of a new study which found stress can cause hair loss in women. Leonard says the study, which is of only about 200 people, is better described as an observational study rather than a true medical, double-blinded study, and while it is interesting, it is not at all conclusive.

According to the study, extreme stress created by divorce or death of a spouse increased the likelihood that a woman will suffer from hair loss. The study also states that excessive sleeping patterns, having multiple children, smoking and the stresses of getting married also contribute to hair loss. The study goes on to say it found women who protected their head from excessive sunlight by wearing a hat faced a lower overall risk of hair loss.

Why autumn makes your hair fall out

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:27:42 +0100

Spotted a few extra hairs on your hairbrush or when you're washing your locks?

Before you start worrying that you're going bald, consider the effect the time of year has on your barnet.

In a study published in the journal Dermatology, the scientists followed more than 800 healthy women over six years and found that they lost the most hair in the autumn months.

They tracked 800 women over six months and found autumn was the prime time for hair loss.

The Swedish researchers found that women had the highest proportion of resting hairs in July

Alopecia doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your looks

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:01:54 +0100

Tracy Potter stared in the mirror and Dolly Parton stared back. I was 13 and had gone to Lewis’s with my mum to try on wigs to cover my bald patches. The choice was very different back then and I remember I had a big curly affair plonked on my head.

It looked awful.

Of course wigs and hair-pieces have improved no end since that day more than 30 years ago as 47-year-old Tracy knows all too well.

She has just opened the Hair Fairy Wigs shop in Gateacre, using her own experience of hair loss over the past 30-plus years to offer an individual service for other women in her situation.

Stocking wigs priced from £60 up to £6,000 as well as hair pieces and scarves, there are also specialists on hand to advise women who have experienced hair loss through alopecia, chemotherapy or illness on make-up techniques.

Improvement In Scalp Hair Growth In Androgen Deficient Women Treated With Testosterone

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:32:33 +0100

Background:

Androgens are thought to have an adverse effect on female scalp hair growth. However, our clinical experience of androgen replacement therapy in women with androgen deficiency, in which hair loss was seldom reported, led us to question this concept.

Objectives:

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of subcutaneous testosterone therapy on scalp hair growth in female patients.

Baldness is a hairy situation

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 04:52:25 +0100

A lot of UW-Green Bay professors are bright above the shoulders. That is mostly because their bald shiny heads reflect the light into students' eyes.

There are a lot of different theories about why so many professors are bald. Professors believe it is from students being lazy. Students believe it is from the stress of professors thinking up ridiculously hard exam questions.

Whatever it is, it's hard to overlook the fact that a lot of professors who are bald also have some sort of facial hair.

There is a direct correlation between bald professors and the likelihood they have a beard.

The Harvard of cosmetology, Hairvard University, released a study that shows a link between baldness and the chances of having facial hair.

Hairvard professor Dr. Harry Rogaine's research shows there is a 78 percent chance of bald men having facial hair.

"When men lose their hair, they tend to over compensate by growing it somewhere else on their body," Rogaine said. "It will most likely be on their face."

For bald men, growing facial hair is the way they calm their unsteadiness of losing their hair.

‘Seinfeld’ star now wears a wig

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 04:49:20 +0100

Seinfeld star Jason Alexander has confessed the real reason for his remarkable baldness reversal - he's wearing a wig.

The actor sparked rumours he'd undergone treatment to replenish his thinning locks when he was snapped sporting a full head of hair earlier this week and told fans he was "experimenting with some interesting hair systems".

But now he's admitted the truth behind his new tresses - he's wearing a toupee.

In a post on Twitter.com, he writes, "The way my hair has receded in the last two years was best defined as dorky. I started balding at age 17 and after first being sad, I really embraced it. I was always cast older than my actual age which generally meant better roles...

New drug stops hair going grey

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 05:03:32 +0100

Scientists say they have created a wonder pill that stops hair from turning grey.

Experts at beauty firm L'Oreal claim it will keep your barnet the same natural colour forever.

They promise the daily drug will not be expensive and is totally natural because it uses a fruit extract. Bruno Bernard, head of hair biology at the cosmetics giant, said: "People will take it like a dietary supplement. They need to start using the pill before their hair goes grey."

Bay Area Hair Restoration Surgeon Participates as a Presenter at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the ISHRS

Sat, 1 Oct 2011 05:40:47 +0100

Bay Area hair restoration surgeon, Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., recently presented research on the effectiveness of using an image-guided robotic system to remove and implant hair grafts on the scalp at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery in Anchorage, Alaska.

Dr. Wasserbauer recently completed a two-year study on the Restoration Robotics ARTAS System, an interactive, computer assisted technique utilizing image-guided robotics to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting. Operated under the direction of a physician, ARTAS has the potential to solve most of the technical challenges inherent in the manual follicular unit extraction (FUE) techniques.

During the two-year study, Dr. Wasserbauer collected data on the effectiveness of the ARTAS technology by itself and compared to manual hair transplantation techniques. Dr. Wasserbauer then went on to examine the rate of hair growth in patients nine months after having their ARTAS System hair transplant and found that the hair grows back at the same rate as hair that is manually harvested.

FUE Hair Transplants Demand On the Rise

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:05:47 +0100

In spite of the sluggish global economy, demand for hair restoration surgery is on the rise increasing 15 percent in the US and 66 percent worldwide between 2004 and 2010, according to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery’s 2011 Practice Census. The key reason for this spike in procedures, according to ISHRS member Alan J. Bauman, M.D., is the demand for a less-invasive hair transplant procedure known as Follicular-Unit Extraction, or FUE.

I remember vividly back in 2003 at the ISHRS Orlando Live Surgery Workshop where I demonstrated the first live FUE procedure performed at that conference, that many doctors were reluctant to adopt the challenging technique, preferring instead to persist with the traditional strip-harvest method, said Dr. Bauman, a board-certified hair restoration surgeon and member of the ISHRS Media Relations Committee. Only recently have more doctors rushed to offer FUE, and it’s plain to see how well patients are responding to it.

Woman Swipes Stock Of Rogaine From CVS

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:17:47 +0100

The shelf was left bare at a CVS Pharmacy in Downers Grove, police say, when a woman stole the store’s entire stock of Rogaine hair loss treatment earlier this week.

It was the noise of boxes falling that first tipped off a store clerk, police say.

And then a woman ran out and the anti-theft alarm went off. Workers found that 10 boxes of Rogaine worth $400 were missing from the shelf.

Police say store video shows the woman was in and out of the store in two minutes.

Hair loss triggered by controllable factors like smoking, divorce

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:23:03 +0100

There are many factors that doctors say determine hair loss, including age, genetics and bad nutrition. But new research shows there's more controllable factors, like smoking, sun exposure and even divorce.

How much hair loss people experience is usually determined by our genes.

For instance, if your grandpa lost all of his hair at midlife, you could face a similar story.

But now, doctors say we might have some control over hair loss.

Researchers at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio studied 150 sets of twins at a twin festival in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Dr. Bahman Guyuron took photos of the identical twins and asked them a long list of questions: did they smoke, have children, etc.

Tabatha Coffey and Viviscal Makeover American Attitudes About Hair

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:54:27 +0100

In America, talking about hair thinning and hair loss is taboo, only discussed with embarrassment and great uneasiness. Although hair thinning and hair loss is very common, more than 60 million American women and men suffer from the condition; the topic is mostly shared with physicians, dermatologists and stylists. To help lift the veil of secrecy and shame, Tabatha Coffey, celebrity stylist and star of Tabatha's Salon Takeover, has partnered with Viviscal natural hair supplements. Coffey and Viviscal aim to educate about hair loss and thinning, making the topic mainstream and helping to ease Americans' concern, restoring confidence and triumph.

"Besides heredity, there are many reasons for hair loss and thinning," says Tabatha Coffey. "I see signs of the problem in my clients and speak candidly with fellow stylists about the issue and its growing incidence in young women. In fact, I've always had thin hair and experienced severe hair loss during the loss of my mother."

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Divorce And Women's Hair Loss Linked In New Study

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:28:21 +0100

Divorce and women's hair loss may be linked, a new study shows, and stress is the most likely reason.

"Most likely, stress is the aspect of a troubling divorce that appears to lead to hair loss among women," lead researcher Dr. Bahman Guyuron, chairman of the department of plastic surgery at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, told HealthDay.

After genetics, marital status is the single highest predictor of hair loss among women, and the most hair loss occurs in women who have lost a spouse either through death or divorce, HealthDay reported.

Researchers conducted two studies on female identical twins who completed lifestyle surveys, blood tests and photo analysis of hair. Using twins in studies rules out the factor of genetic differences, since each twin has the same genes as the other.

Hair loss near the temples seemed to be caused by a history of smoking. Having a few drinks per week seemed to reduce the risk in that area, although drinking increased hair loss in other areas on the head.

Research Suggests Genetics Not to Blame for Hair Loss

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:16:38 +0100

Hair loss may be more due to diet and stress than genetics, especially for women, a new study by the Korean Hair Research Society has found.

Both men and women run a high risk of losing their hair early even if there is no history of this in their family, the society said. It based its findings on a survey of 1,220 patients at 13 university hospitals in Korea.

Although a contentious issue, the general consensus among scientists today is that 90 percent of hair loss has its roots in genetic causes.

But the KHRS study on the association between hair loss and genetics found that some 41.8 percent of men, and 47.9 percent of women, said they are the only member of their families who suffer from hair loss. Family here means parents, grandparents, siblings and older relatives.

Static hair The science behind the frizz

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:22:25 +0100

Static electricity is a real cosmetic problem for many people causing bad hair mornings and annoying frizz during the day.

This problem is the same thing that causes you to get a shock when you touch a metal doorknob after walking across a polyester carpet. We all know the phrase ‘static hair’ but do you really know why your hair acts like it does because of it?

The science bit

Your hair is made up of atoms, which in turn are made up of electrons, protons and neutrons. If the atom has the same amount of protons and electrons, it is neutral. When electrons move from one atom to another, though, the atom becomes an ‘ion’ which means it’s either positive or negatively charged.

If you remember your physics what happens when two of the same charges come together they repel!!

And so with your hair, each hair becomes positively charged because it is loosing electrons and so each hair is repelling the other!

Cytomedix Launches PRP Hair Restoration Wound Care Program

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:16:49 +0100

Cytomedix, Inc. a leading developer of biologically active regenerative therapies for wound care, inflammation and angiogenesis, today announced the launch of the Company's Hair Restoration Wound Care Program at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons being held from September 14-18 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Cytomedix is showcasing the AutoloGel(TM) System at their exhibit where hair restoration surgeons can learn more about the benefits of AutoloGel PRP Gel to enhance outcomes in hair transplant surgery. In conjunction with this outreach, the Company introduced its web-based marketing initiative with the launch of www.prphairrestoration.com , a website designed to provide hair restoration specialists with the tools to integrate PRP Gel into their post-operative wound care protocols, the rationale for use and the science behind PRP for follicular unit transplant, as well as to generate new patient referrals. The site also provides a fast-growing list of surgeons offering AutoloGel PRP in their practice.

Alan J. Bauman, M.D., Board Certified hair restoration surgeon, Boca Raton, Florida, stated, "The use of AutoloGel PRP applied to hair transplant wounds has had a positive impact on the rate and quality of post-operative care. Both our experienced team and our patients are delighted with the simplicity and speed of the PRP gel technique and the visual improvement in wound recovery one day post-surgery."

Book teaches kids about cancer hair loss

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:46:14 +0100

Hair loss from chemotherapy can be difficult for a young child or their classmates to comprehend, so in a new book from the American Cancer Society, a young girl talks about hair loss, hair donations, and the importance of giving to others.

Emma Wheeler loves to spend time with her friends and classmates, but there was a time in her life when she didn't like going to school.

"It was just really embarrassing because people weren't able to differentiate me from being a boy or a girl," Emma said.

She was only 5 when she was diagnosed with leukemia. She required chemotherapy, and her hair fell out as a side effect.

Japanese cosmetics companies target men with scalp-care shampoos

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:44:07 +0100

With the market for women's shampoo in Japan saturated, cosmetics makers are competing to grab the middle-aged male market with shampoos that strengthen hair and protect against hair loss.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. began selling a scalp shampoo for men under its UL OS brand on Sept. 13. Combining ingredients that remove skin oils and foreign matter from the scalp without damaging the skin, the company is targeting men in their latter 30s to 40s. Executive official Chiaki Sakurai says the shampoo "leads to a healthy scalp."

Although at 1,575 yen for a 300 milliliter bottle the shampoo is more expensive than many regular shampoos, Sakurai was confident, saying, "This generation will spend money for quality products."

The men's shampoo market expanded from 7.6 billion yen in 2008 to 11.2 billion yen in 2010. Contributing to that growth was the fact that relatively expensive scalp shampoo came to account for over half of sales.

Embracing Baldness Is Key To Inner Calm For Men

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:40:39 +0100

Going bald can be difficult for a man especially if he is in his 20s or 30s.

However, a study finds that men who embrace their receding hairline tend to do better than men who try compensation techniques, such as surgery or medicine, the Cleveland Clinic reported.

Just feeling awful about the way you look is a horrible way to feel, said Michael McKee, Ph. D., a psychologist who did not take part in the study. And then if you feel the way you think that all the women you want to go out with are going to feel that way too. And then you lose further confidence, and then you stumble around and they probably are disinterested in you or if you are combing it over, the way I was trying. Just go the way it is.

Ethnicstraight Hair Transplant Procedure Now Available

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:36:26 +0100

Hair Restoration Specialists (HRS) of Atlanta, today announced a new Ethnicstraight Hair Transplant Procedure to reverse male ethnic hair loss and create a celebrity worthy straight frontal hairline.

HRS of Atlanta is the only facility in the United States offering the Ethnicstraight Hair Transplant and is the oldest and largest hair restoration center in the Southeast.

Founder/Medical Director Ron Zieve is not only a prime example of successful hair transplantation, he is also a leader in the development of new transplant procedures and is excited to offer the highly sought after Ethnicstraight look. Zieve was quoted saying HRS realizes that African American hair is different than Caucasian hair.

California Surgeon Leads Robotic Hair Restoration FDA Trial

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 04:07:20 +0100

Bay Area hair restoration surgeon, Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., is leading a research study involving the recently FDA approved robotic hair transplant technology. One of only two sites, Dr. Wasserbauer is studying how effective the interactive image-guided robotic system is at removing and implanting hair grafts on a scalp.

The Restoration Robotics ARTAS System is an interactive, computer assisted technique utilizing image-guided robotics to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting. Operated under the direction of a physician, ARTAS has the potential to solve most of the technical challenges inherent in the manual follicular unit extraction (FUE) techniques.

During the two-year study, Dr. Wasserbauer has been collecting data on the effectiveness of the ARTAS technology by itself and compared to manual hair transplantation techniques. Entering the final stage of the research, Dr. Wasserbauer will be examining the rate of hair growth in patients nine months after having their ARTAS System hair transplant.

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First Painless Hair Transplant Performed

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 04:21:48 +0100

A recently FDA-approved device originally created to eliminate pain associated with the use of needles and syringes for common dermal fillers and neurotoxin injections such as Botox®, Dysport®, Juvederm,® and Restylane® has now been adopted for first-time use by Dr. Alan J. Bauman, the nation’s leading hair transplant surgeon, for use in his hair transplant procedures.

The Ouchless Needle, made by BellaNovus, is the final ingredient in modern hair transplantation surgery that will serve to completely eliminate patient concerns about the issue of pain associated with the hair transplantation process, says Dr. Alan J. Bauman.

The Ouchless Needle, made by BellaNovus Development Company LLC, is a disposable syringe-attachable dispenser that delivers a precise stream of a numbing vapocoolant spray to the skin just ahead of the tip of the needle before the skin is pierced. With its innovative delivery system, this new medical technological device works to instantly reduce the pain associated with having injections without the burden of freezing ice or time-consuming messy creams and, according to clinical trials, minimizes post-injection numbness, swelling and bruising thereby providing patients a far superior treatment experience. It also speeds up the treatment process both for doctors, and patients on a busy schedule. Watch Dr. Bauman discuss the benefits of The Ouchless Needle.

The 60-Second Baldness Test: Normal Hair Loss or Adrogenetic Alopecia?

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 04:29:30 +0100

Researchers from Yale University announced last week in the journal Cell their discovery that stem cells from adipose (fat) tissue may be used to stimulate hair follicles as a way to cure adrogenetic alopecia (baldness) in men. While the scientists are searching for cellular signals that are awakening dormant hair follicles, what are the signals that the average Joe can look for to tell him if he may be going bald before there is significant hair loss? According to dermatological research, there is a simple 60-second test men can do on a monthly basis to keep tabs on their hair’s health.

Hair Follicle Life Cycle
At any point in time, approximately 90% of the hair on your head is in its growth phase. The life cycle of a hair follicle consists of three phases. The first phase called Anagen is the time of active hair growth, which lasts between 2-6 years. The second phase called Catragen is a transitional phase and lasts 2-3 weeks. The third and final phase called Telogen is a resting phase that lasts about 2-3 months and is when the hair follicle is shed and replaced by a new growing hair follicle, starting a new cycle of hair growth.

Old Hair Loss Standard
The old standard for monitoring hair loss was that normal hair loss amounted to approximately 100 hairs per day. This was based on a theoretical assumption that the average scalp contains 100,000 hairs, of which 10% are in the telogen phase. That puts 10,000 telogen phase hairs on your head, of which another 10% have reached their roughly 100-day life span and are ready to be shed. This then translates to approximately 100 hairs being shed per day.

Researchers Discover Source of Hair Regeneration

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 04:37:20 +0100

A type of stem cell associated with the development of new fat cells, called adipose precursor cells, was necessary to regenerate hair in mouse models

Earlier this year, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that the depletion of a certain stem cell (thought to be a progenitor cell) may determine male pattern baldness. Now, Yale scientists have made a new discovery that could yield new treatments for baldness.

Valerie Horsley, study leader and assistant professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology at Yale, and a team of Yale researchers, have identified the source of signals that prompt hair growth.

Those with male pattern baldness still have stem cells in follicle roots, but these cells are unable to spur hair regeneration. The stem cells require signals from inside the skin in order to grow hair, but the source of these signals has been unknown to scientists until now.

Hair transplant kick starts Wayne Rooney's game

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 04:51:28 +0100

Wayne Rooney is back in explosive form after trying to resolve the stresses in his life.

For one, the Manchester United and England striker concluded his head was just not right. Alarmed by his thinning thatch, Rooney risked ridicule in the off-season by undergoing a $50,000 hair transplant.

And the results like United's this season are unequivocal, with those new follicles now covering his scalp.

I've spent more time in the mirror, Rooney quipped Tuesday at the England team hotel. I'm sure some of you who are going bald, it's a bit stressful. So I made a decision to get it done. I thought, why not?

Hair Transplant Physician Unveils Link Between Nutritional Workout Supplements and Hair Loss at Conference

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 04:37:39 +0100

Hair transplant physician Dr. Larry Shapiro will exhibit his line of nutritional supplements at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Annual Scientific Meeting September 14-18 in Anchorage, Alaska. His line of hair restoration products titled Help Hair Shake, also available in shampoo and conditioner varieties, as well as his Help Hair Vitamins are designed to make transplanted hair regrow at a faster rate. At the ISHRS meeting, hundreds of hair restoration surgeons, surgical assistants and hair transplant staff will convene for workshops, lectures, booths and meetings on "New Vistas & Trusted Techniques in Hair Transplantation."

During Dr. Larry Shapiro's 22 years of experience as a hair transplant surgeon, he began to question the link between nutritional supplements and hair loss. His research led him to develop a line of Help Hair(R) products containing nutrients specifically designed to improve the quality of the hair. He studied the effect of one of his products, Help Hair(R) Shake, after hair transplants and discovered that the transplanted hair grew in much more quickly than usual.

The term Accelerated Follicular Restoration(R) [AFR(R)] is used to describe using Help Hair after a hair transplant. Other hair transplant doctors have started receiving instruction from Dr. Larry Shapiro so they may offer AFR to their patients.

Surprising reasons for hair loss

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:25:14 +0100

According to a recent report by the organization, almost 80 million people across America alone, suffer from some form of hereditary hair loss. However, apart from this, there are many other reasons that might contribute to hair loss. For instance, losing 20-50 strands per day while combing or washing is quite normal, but more than 100 strands per day is a sign of early balding.

Excessive usage of low quality and chemical heavy hair dyes and styling equipments: While hair styling in terms of blow drying and moderate hair product use is okay, excessive use will make your hair brittle and damage it for the long run. This leads to greater hair fall. However, luckily, the damage caused by them can be reversed by taking proper care. Be wise about choosing hair products and treatments.

Tight hairstyle: We agree that tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are in vogue currently. But remember that these hairstyles may damage your hair due to a condition called traction alopecia. The prime areas of hair loss in this condition are around the temples and at the sides of the head.

Hair loss triggered by Menopause: A number of researches have suggested that hair loss is a common symptom of menopause. However, unlike alopecia, hair loss in peri menopausal women does not lead to complete baldness. A major reason for this is emotional stress, anxiety or fatigue.

Women, teenagers are also prone to baldness

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:01:28 +0100

Contrary to perception that baldness is exclusive to men, a doctor at the Eden Family hospital in Accra says women and teenagers are also vulnerable.

Dr. Andre Kwasi Kumah says hair loss or baldness, be it in men, women or teenagers can be attributed to genetics.

He said, the higher the testosterone [male hormone] the faster a man can lose his hair. This, he noted, could lead to increase sexual urge or libido.

"There has been a myth for several years that bald headed men have high libido, and i think that is the reason behind this myth," Dr Andre said.

The hair, basically, contain a material called Ceratin. It is produced from under the skin and later appears on the scalp as hair. The hair seen on the scalp of every individual is a dead caratin extracts from the skin, Doctor Andre explained.

Speaking on hair loss on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, Dr Kumah says some cancer treatment drugs can also lead to temporal hair loss, adding, women who take birth control pills are also likely to experience loss of hair.

Earthquake stress causing hair loss

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:05:59 +0100

Christchurch wig providers have seen a massive increase in business following the Canterbury earthquakes as girls as young as eight are losing their hair from stress.

Ministry of Health figures show that 218 people in Canterbury had claimed grants for wig and hairpiece services for temporary hair loss since September 4, Fairfax Media reported today.

For the year between September 2009 and September 2010 only 83 people had applied for the grant.

Janine Antram, a government-approved wig provider, said about 100 Canterbury women and girls, mostly aged between 10 and 30, had contacted her since last October asking for wigs because they were suffering from alopecia.

"There is huge hair loss going on in Christchurch.

The public image: Alpecin Shampoo

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:23:36 +0100

German brand Alpecin, a shampoo that is said to reduce hereditary hair loss through its key ingredient caffeine, is far from glamorous. Nonetheless, threatened by the prospect of baldness, German men have been buying the product for decades, with 2m bottles sold nationally in 2010.

But how to expand beyond Germany? Having launched in the UK and South Africa 18 months ago, Alpecin sales got off to a slow start. As a result, brand owner Dr Kurt Wolff, a family business founded in?post-war?Germany, decided to bolster the launch with a new campaign. The television ad features several Alpecin bottles zooming across the screen in the style of race cars until none remain. Its tagline: German engineering for your hair.

For all the goodwill on both sides, Britain’s relationship with Germany remains profoundly ambivalent, says campaign creator Graham Drury. But there is undoubtedly a deep respect for the country’s technological excellence.

Hair Care Tips After Child Delivery

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:55:20 +0100

Hair loss after pregnancy is extremely common because of hormonal changes in the woman's body.

According to Consultant Gynaecologict Dr Erum Bashir, there are very low levels of estrogen in a woman's body after childbirth, and a decreased level of estrogen is one major cause of hair loss.

"During pregnancy, the chemistry and hormones of a woman's body changes.

Pregnant women have a heightened level of progesterone and estrogen.

When these levels drop suddenly after delivery, this causes their hair to slip into the resting," she said.

"Once the child has been born, the "resting" hair follicles begin to fall out.

Most commonly, hair loss after pregnancy occurs between three and six months after pregnancy."

Dr Erum assured that the hair loss is temporary and most women usually return to their normal fullness by their child's first birthday or even earlier.

Rooney’s grey hair ‘perfectly normal and temporary’, says transplant clinic

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:13:05 +0100

Wayne Rooney’s greying hair is perfectly normal and temporary and is part of the post hair transplant treatment, the director of the Harley Street clinic, where the football ace got his transplant, has said.

The clinic who treated Wayne Rooney when he had his hair transplant have admitted that developing grey hair can be a common short-term side-effect of the procedure.

The Manchester United and England star reportedly spent £30,000 to get a full head of hair earlier this year in a bid to cure his baldness.

However, while it appears to have reversed his receding hairline, the footballer’s new thatch appeared to be slightly discoloured when he took to the field for Manchester United this weekend.

Restoration Robotics Launches Its Revolutionary ARTAS System to Treat Hair Loss

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:52:45 +0100

Restoration Robotics, Inc. a privately-held medical device company, today announced the treatment of the first commercial patient using the ground-breaking ARTAS System, the first and only FDA cleared, physician controlled, interactive, computer assisted technology that allows safe and effective follicular unit extraction (FUE). The ARTAS System was developed in close collaboration with several leading hair restoration physicians to enable minimally invasive harvesting of hair follicles. The patient Vincent DeLany, was treated by James Harris, MD, of the Hair Sciences Center of Colorado (Denver, CO). Dr. Harris, a world-renowned hair surgeon, was a key principal investigator in the clinical studies.

We couldn’t be more pleased with the results which were consistent to what we saw during the clinical trial across a broad group of patients, commented James Harris, MD, of the Hair Sciences Center in Denver, CO. This technology allows patients to permanently regain the vitality of their appearance affected by hair loss. Surgeons will now be able to shorten the learning curve required to master FUE technique, deliver consistent and quality results, and meet the growing demand by patients seeking less invasive hair restoration options.

Eyebrow Hair Regeneration Study Using ACell MatriStem

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:09:15 +0100

Robert Niedbalski, D.O., renowned hair transplant surgeon and medical director at Northwest Hair Restoration in Tacoma, WA, is the only doctor in the Pacific Northwest to offer the revolutionary ACell plus platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to regenerate hair in men and women in the early to moderate stages of hair loss. This hair regeneration technique was discovered by Dr. Gary Hitzig, who Dr. Niedbalski collaborated with before offering to his patients in the Seattle Tacoma, WA area.

With proven results in its ability to regenerate hair on the scalp, Dr. Niedbalski, is now studying the ACell + PRP injections ability to regenerate eyebrow hair. Dr. Niedbalski is looking for men and women between the ages of 21 and 55 that are in good general health and have experienced some form of eyebrow hair loss. Patients must have some existing hair and active hair follicles to qualify for the study.

Using the FDA-approved ACell wound healing powder MatriStem® MicroMatrix and an arterial blood serum combination, Dr. Niedbalski is able to activate stem cells present in skin tissue and significantly increase the rate of hair re-growth.

Bosley Professional Strength Celebrates National Hair Loss Awareness Month

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 04:45:34 +0100

Did you know that hereditary hair loss affects approximately 80 million men and women in the U.S.? To help raise awareness of this widespread condition, the Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated August as National Hair Loss Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to seek solutions to this all-too-common follicular challenge.

Bosley Professional Strength is using the month-long public awareness campaign to reaffirm its commitment to help treat fine and thinning hair. The first salon-only, comprehensive hair preservation regimen for men and women, Bosley Professional Strength helps maintain thicker, fuller-looking hair.

"Hereditary hair loss affects millions of Americans, yet so many let their thinning hair go untreated," said Bosley Professional Strength President Eric McLemore. "Bosley Professional Strength is taking this time to remind folks with fine and thinning hair that there is a solution. Our line of products offers an easy yet effective way to help thicken and regrow hair."

Will Rogaine get advertising boost as Lady Gaga uses product for baldness?

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 04:54:31 +0100

Lady Gaga is going bald due to all the chemical dyes she has used on her hair, which is all part of her flamboyant and creative package. She is turning to the product Rogaine, which is often promoted in TV commercials for arresting the baldness and promoting new hair growth. just the mention that the world’s most recognized pop diva is using this product, should be worth millions of advertising for the Rogaine company.

If Lady Gaga uses it, you can bet that her millions of followers will keep Rogaine in mind if ever they feel their hair is thinning. Lady Gaga just made Rogaine cool and it is no longer for the middle-aged balding man with the pot belly that is a stereotype for baldness.

The latest short haircut that Lady Gaga is sporting is what the singer is calling a chemical haircut. She said in a recent interview that she needed to cut her blonde hair short due to all the damage from dyes, according to Contact Music.

Restoration Robotics receives $41 million for hair transplant tech

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 04:15:46 +0100

Hair transplantation is, in a word, tedious. It’s a procedure that takes all day and involves the manual implantation of thousands of hair follicles.

But what if a robot could do it?

Restoration Robotics announced on Wednesday that it raised $41 million in Series C financing for its Artas system, a computer-assisted medical device that uses an image-guided robotic arm to identify and harvest individual follicles.

Clarus Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures, Alloy Ventures and Interwest Partners were all a part of the round.

The funds will be used to commercialize and market the U.S. launch of the technology, the company says — the logical next step after receiving clearance from the Food & Drug Administration in April.

Baldness Calculator Launched On Internet

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 04:18:22 +0100

A calculator has been launched on the internet aimed at giving men an idea of when, if ever, they will lose their hair.

The dating device comes courtesy of Dr Adolf Klenk, a hair loss specialist associated with the Alpecin research institute in Germany.

His calculator asks the reader a series of questions and then, based on the answers given, predicts the likelihood of possible balding and the approximate age at which it may happen.

If you are feeling brave, you can even upload a picture to see what you would look like with no hair.

Baldness affects men - and some women - of all ages and income brackets so being rich will not keep someone's hair on - although, as with Elton John and Wayne Rooney, it can help with the regrowth.

The most common form of hair loss is androgenic alopecia, which is genetic.

This is not your only cure for baldness

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 04:29:00 +0100

For years, hair fall has been a nightmare for people and apart from hair transplants, a new treatment is at hand.

Dr Satish Bhatia, dermatologist at Lady Ratan Tata Medical and research Centre, has been treating hair loss patients for over a year with Autologous Cell Therapy and Platelet-rich plasma procedure. He claims to have treated over 100 patients by using this procedure and considers it as a better alternative to hair transplants.

The Autologous Cell Therapy is a kind of stem cell therapy where the patient's own cells are inserted back into the body. Then hair-growth factors or follicle growth factors are injected in them, after which the cells are injected into the person's skull.

New ISHRS Survey Finds Hair Restoration Surgery Market Increased 47 Percent Worldwide in 2010

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 04:41:44 +0100

Despite slow economic growth worldwide, the demand for procedures to correct hair loss proved to be stronger than ever, according to statistics released today from a recent member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) -- the world's leading medical authority on hair loss and hair restoration. From 2008 to 2010, the total extrapolated market size for hair restoration surgery increased 47.9 percent.

Specifically, the extrapolated worldwide number of surgical hair restoration procedures performed in 2010 was approximately 279,381, up 11 percent from 2008. Since the ISHRS starting compiling membership data in 2004, the number of procedures performed around the world jumped 66 percent -- with the Middle East (454 percent increase) and Asia (345 percent increase) experiencing the largest growth.

"People with hair loss often report that it puts them at a disadvantage in their personal and professional lives," said Jerry E. Cooley, MD, president of the ISHRS. "Patients appreciate the natural-looking, permanent results of hair restoration surgery, which is why we are seeing a growing trend of more men, and women, around the world turning to hair restoration surgery to look younger and feel more self-confident."

Tips to cure baldness, dandruff

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:42:07 +0100

Dandruff: Soak a few fenugreek (methi) seeds overnight in water and grind it to a fine paste in the morning. Apply the paste on the head for 30mins and wash off. This not just has cooling effect, but also keeps your hair dandruff-free.

Hair fall: Mix cocnut and gingelly (sesame) oil. Add an amla (gooseberry), a few leaves of white hibiscus and boil for 20mins. Let the mixture cool and apply this oil on your head and wash off after 20 mins. This will help prevent hair fall.

Celeb appeal sees hair transplants jump in UAE

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:35:40 +0100

Hair transplant clinics in Dubai say they have seen a surge in demand following admissions from celebrities that they have paid for surgery to cover their receding hairlines.

The city has seen increasing numbers of medical clinics and plastic surgeons offering hair transplant procedures, with specialists flying into Dubai to capitalise on demand.

Industry experts suggest much of this is on the back of celebrities such as footballer Wayne Rooney and British actor James Nesbit admitting to undergoing the procedure.

Anybody who has influence on the general public who comes up with a statement [saying they have had the surgery] does make a difference, said Dr Shehab Beg of the Dubai Hair Clinic, who performs 15-20 surgeries a month in Pakistan and Dubai.

Rooney in June confessed to his 768,869 Twitter fans that he had a hair transplant, telling followers: I was going bald at 25, why not?

Female Hair Loss Treatment Announces Money Back Guarantee

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:18:57 +0100

Sephren, has recently become the most popular NON-prescription (emphasis on the "non") hair loss treatment formulated specifically for female hair loss/alopecia. Having a perfect A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, it is now backed by a 90 day money back guarantee. The all-natural female hair loss treatment prevents hair from thinning while promoting hair regrowth. Sephren uses two all-natural formulas to counteract hair loss in women. The combination of a dietary supplement and topical serum attacks hair loss in two important ways.

New Hair Loss Treatment Uses Your Own Blood

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:15:05 +0100

How far would you go for a full, thick head of hair? If you've tried the specialized shampoos and over the counter treatments without success, patients say they're seeing results from a new procedure.

With every stroke of her brush, Cheryl Sever makes creative designs come alive, but over the past 15 years, she's had to get creative with something else: her appearance.

Cheryl had needed wigs to cover her disappearing hair.

She suffers from an auto immune disease that causes inflammation and scarring called Discoid Lupus.

"The Discoid Lupus took all the hair on the top of my head and I really was a basket case," said Sever.

Because every time the Lupus returned, Cheryl's balding scalp got worse.

"It scarred, it was red, it was shiny..I was going to a dermatologist for about two years and every month I would get shots in my head," she adds.

Her dermatologist recommended she see hair restoration specialist Dr. Joseph Greco for an experimental home grown elixir made from a syringe of her very own blood.

Lady Gaga taking anti-baldness drug

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:34:05 +0100

Lady Gaga is reportedly taking an anti-baldness drug.

The 25-year-old singer - who has experienced hair loss because of how often she has dyed her tresses - has started using Rogaine in order to reverse the years of damage she has subjected her locks to in the name of fashion.

A source is quoted by The Sun newspaper as saying: "Over the years Lady Gaga has put her locks under a lot of stress. She's poured so much chemicals over them that it's damaged her follicles.

"She's hoping by using Rogaine, she can repair some of the harm."

Jennifer Aniston says Prince William should embrace his baldness and avoid hair transplants

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:18:01 +0100

SHE was famous for her ‘Rachel cut’ in the 90s but now Jennifer Aniston is dishing out hair advice to, er, the heir to the throne.

The actress, 42, who flew out of London yesterday with new beau Justin Theroux couldn’t stop talking about Prince William’s mane attraction or rather lack of it.

Gossiping about baldies on Lisa Snowdon’s Capital FM show, she said: I love them. I don’t know why they comb over.

And she said Wills should avoid going down the root of having a hair transplant.

New Findings on Hair Loss at International Hair Research Conference in Jerusalem

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:31:31 +0100

The Western world's largest conference to date on hair research and hair loss met in Jerusalem recently, when over 400 dermatologists and scientists attended the four-day 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society (EHRS).

The Jerusalem Post reports that the event attracted over 450 experts in the field from 30 countries, about half of them from Israel. It was led by senior dermatologist and professor Abraham Zlotogorski, director of the hair clinic at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem's Ein Kerem and director of the hospital's Center for Genetic Diseases of Skin and Hair.

Trichology (from the Greek word for hair) is the official name for the medical specialty that studies hair. "Trichology is a subspecialty of dermatology," explained Zlotogorski, "but there isn't even one country where it is officially recognized. At present, hair disorders are part of the work of dermatologists, who also treat venereal diseases."

Who Has the Worst Hair in Hollywood?

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:25:46 +0100

National Hair Loss Awareness Month falls during a timeframe when shedding hair is notable. According to Leonard, July and August are a common time of year for people to notice an increase in shedding hair. Every summer men and women see more and more of their hair shed between July 4th and Labor Day, said Dr. Leonard. This is a yearly phenomenon, and despite its normality, we do not have a good answer as to the cause.

In the 25 years that Dr. Leonard has been specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss, it is a regular occurrence that he addresses each summer. The good news is that the shedding is self-limiting and will stop in early September, added Dr. Leonard. Unfortunately, there is yet another, even more significant shedding season during the months of November and December.

Haircare Multi Laser Brush Sees Explosive Sales Growth

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:34:41 +0100

The Haircare Multi laser Hair Brush continues to see growing sales in both Australia and the United States. The technology has been scientifically proven to help reduce and reverse hair loss, the affordable solution is designed for both men and women.

Although there are myriad reasons for hair loss including stress, medications and chemical deficiencies among others, the primary cause is androgenetic alopecia. This condition is commonly known as male pattern baldness, but hormonal changes, the pill and pregnancy are more common reasons for hair loss in women.

Since the 1960’s ongoing and improving research has shown that scalp stimulation can have positive impact on hair loss. In the new millennium, scientific research has found that handheld laser combs can effectively enhance the results of hair loss therapy for millions suffering from this condition.

Leimo Gives Back: A Free Hair Loss Treatment in Australia

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:33:21 +0100

Can you recall what it felt like to look in the mirror with confidence and know that you look good? Back when you looked young, energetic and aglow with life? You can have that feeling again.

Hair loss products for men that are as effective but without causing any harmful side effects are topical serums that contain saw palmetto extracts and procyanidin oligomers.

Leimo International, the proud maker of the world-renowned suite of hair loss products, is currently helping millions of hair loss sufferers by introducing its unique and effective methods of hair loss prevention.

True to its mission to aid hair loss victims all over the world, Leimo International is offering a Free Hair Loss Treatment in Australia. This promotional activity offers Australian citizens a chance to regain their former crowning glory by just using the Leimo Hair Treatment Pack or Leimo HTP.

Introducing Nanogen Hair Loss Products at Fabove Canada

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:43:43 +0100

We're proud to announce a new brand in our hair loss product inventory - Nanogen.
Made in the United Kingdom, the Nanogen line targets hair loss issues using a simple, four-step protocol - cleanse, stabilize, stimulate and conceal.

The Nanogen Hair Prepare Shampoo cleanses the scalp, removing flakes and oil. It gently exfoliates, making it easier for any topical hair treatment to truly penetrate and improving the treatments' overall results. The Daily Volume Conditioner helps thicken the hair. Its moisturizing ingredients create long-lasting natural shine and volume. Unlike many other conditioners, Daily Volume is designed for everyday use and the conditioner's thickening ingredients will not build up on the outer layer of your hair causing breakage and dandruff.

The Follicule Defence Active Treatment Mask is also recommended to help stabilize and thicken the hair. An intense restorative treatment designed for weekly use, the mask's unique formula works to protect hair and scalp cells from damage and maintain healthy hair growth.

Diet influences female hair loss

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:21:10 +0100

"Cuckoo" diets are to blame for hair loss, according to Institute of Trichologists.

The Institute of Trichologists has said that diet plays a big role in female hair loss.

Chairman Marilyn Sherlock said that women most commonly experienced hair loss when they have an iron deficiency or are dieting.

"By dieting, I don't mean dieting sensibly, I mean crash dieting. And because of the hair growth cycle - if hair is suddenly damaged by lack of proper nutrients, it's three months before it falls out," he explained.

The expert promoted balanced diets, saying that good hair growth requires not only protein and iron but a variety of other nutrients.

Wayne Rooneys new hair is not growing after transplant

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:59:07 +0100

The England footballer had a hair transplant at the beginning of June and proudly tweeted a photo of his new barnet soon afterwards.

Rooney had joked he hoped to eventually style his locks into a curly mop, but it seems he may have to put his dreams on hold for now.

The Manchester United striker is currently in the US for the club’s pre-season tour, but snaps of the star outside his hotel suggest his new hair transplant hasn’t done its job.

Far from modelling a luscious head of hair, Rooney seems to have actually lost hair since having the painful transplant operation last month.

So will Rooney just have to accept his rapidly receding hairline at the age of 25?

It would seem there is hope for the balding star, as losing hair is part of the initial transplant healing process.

Grey Hair Mens Most Feared Ageing Process

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:47:39 +0100

With the news that super star footballer Ryan Giggs is going grey, Iain Sallis explores the truth behind one of men’s most feared aging processes.

Grey hair: the facts

Melanocytes are the cells in a human body which gives us our colour (hair, eyes, and skin) and so; are arguably to blame for more wars and upset in human history than any other cell, it also gives the human body some of the most noted signs of where we come from and how old we are?

The ageing hair follicle:

Hair colour shows signs of age-related changes only one of which is the well known reduction of melanocytes in hair. There is a 10-20% reduction of pigment producing melanocytes for every decade after 30 years of age (in Caucasian). Though it’s gradual in the skin, it can be quite sudden in the hair follicle.

Hair Restoration Using Body Hair

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:59:09 +0100

As technology has advanced, dealing with hair loss has become much easier. Hair Restoration is no longer restricted to prescription medication, hair plugs or the traditional linear transplant. New options which are based off the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique promise a natural looking hair transplant with less visible scarring and now, donor hair may be successfully transplanted from other parts of the body, not just the head.

According to Los Angeles hair restoration provider Dr. Sanusi Umar, "Traditionally, hair transplants entail the transfer of hair from the back and the sides of the head, where patients typically don’t experience hair loss. Until recently, a strip of flesh was removed from the back and sides of the head which was then sewn up, leaving a scar from one side of the back of the head to the other." With Dr. Umar's new technique, this scarring is no longer so obvious and easily camouflaged with new hair growth.

Hair loss among youths on the rise

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:36:44 +0100

It seems the problem of hair loss is no longer only confined to middle-aged men.

Dermatologists said teenagers are also facing such problems and the numbers are rising - from an average of one to two cases a month, to weekly.

And the youngest patient is reportedly only six.

Stress is said to be a major cause.

Dermatologists said environmental factors could be a cause too, such as smoking or dieting, or even inappropriate hair care habits.

Hair loss treatment for teens is different from that for adults.

No hair equals no confidence for Singapore men

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:37:30 +0100

Singapore men are scared of losing their hair. Many say their hair gives them self-confidence, and they would be upset if their hair started to thin.

Singapore women also say they prefer men with a full head of hair, especially if the men are young. Older men, they say, should shave their heads completely, instead of opting for a comb-over if their hairlines recede.

According to a survey by Merck on male pattern hair loss, Singaporean men were the most sensitive to hair loss amongst Asia Pacific countries, with seven in ten Singaporean men thinking that thin hair would make them unattractive to the opposite sex.

Killer hair straightening products spark health warnings

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:01:23 +0100

Women have suffered hair loss and had difficulty breathing after using hair treatments containing up to 20 times the safe limit of the cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission claims.

The consumer watchdog has warned hairdressers and consumers to check the levels of formaldehyde in hair straightening products following a spate of safety recalls in recent months.

"The ACCC has understood for some time formaldehyde has the potential to cause significant harm to consumers through dermatitis, hair loss and irritation of nose and eyes," ACCC deputy chair Peter Kell said.

"We've also understood that it has long been recognised as a substance that can lead to cancer as a result of prolonged use and significant exposure."

The permitted limit of formaldehyde as a preservative ingredient in products is 0.05 per cent but products labelled with warnings can have up to 0.2 per cent. "Some of the products we recalled had levels up to 10 per cent," Mr Kell said.

The ACCC has been inundated with complaints about the hair products.

Semi Annual Conference Showcases Latest hair Loss Treatment

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 06:23:16 +0100

More than 65 hair specialists from around the world recently gathered in Southern California to attend Transitions International Group’s semi- annual conference.
The three-day conference featured the Technical Tips Video contest winner and two exclusive presentations on a newly FDA approved hand held laser and revolutionary skin rejuvenation program.

Attendees from the United States, Canada, Australia and England were eager to learn and share new techniques regarding hair loss. As the winner of the Technical Tips Video contest, National Hair Center’s Diana Valdez presented her video that demonstrates how to take a new hair system 24” in length and cut it using a technique that allows the stylist to play with the angles.

Hair Loss Consultation

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 05:08:35 +0100

All hair loss clinics exist for one reason and one reason only, to make money and the more the better. There is nothing wrong in this as that is what business is all about, making money. However this will mean that you are not getting independent advice as clinics have to sell to survive and they want you to buy their products or services and not just get their advise and go elsewhere to buy.

The reason for a consultation is seen by the customer and the clinic as two completely different purposes. The person going to the clinic is hoping for independent advice as to how best their hair problem should be handled. They put faith in the clinic and expect the consultant to have a lot more knowledge than them as regards to hair loss and the various cures and remedies to help prevent it. On the other hand the clinics see anyone that enters the clinic as someone to make money from.

The reason for a consultation is for the consultant to sell you something.

This is usually written into the first line of the company training manual. The objective of a consultation is to make a sale. Remember this statement whenever you enter a clinic. So you can see that you are not going to get independent advice if the consultant has to make a sale, and he will only recommend his own product, so his advice cannot be unbiased. From the minute you meet the consultant he will be manipulating you into saying yes to buying his product or services.

Soy and Hair Loss

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 05:51:38 +0100

French researchers compared the effects of a soyextract vs. genistein and daidzein (isoflavones devoid of their carbohydrate conjugates) and daidzin and puerarin (carbohydrate conjugated isoflavones; puerarin is present in abundance within kudzu [Pueraria lobata]) on different hormone elements and isolated human hair follicles.

'Activation' of the gene coding for an enzyme implicated in androgenetic hair loss (5alpha-reductase; the target of the drug finasteride, for androgenetic alopecia) was inhibited by both genistein and puerarin. Genetic activation of an enzyme involved in the conversion of testosterone into estrogens (aromatase) was increased by genistein and, to a lesser extent, daidzein.

The soy extract stimulated one of the estrogen receptors (b receptor) greater than genistein and daidzein, although the latter two were stimulatory themselves. Receptors for testosterone-like molecules (androgens) were decreased by genistein, and half as much by daidzein.

Study targets dandruff among black women

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:06:55 +0100

Yolinda Washington's lifelong dandruff problem has been embarrassing, she said. "You want people to look at you, not your scalp."

She used to have her hair washed weekly at a salon. Between visits, she oiled her scalp daily. But nothing could rid her of the scaly white flakes that sat sometimes visibly on her scalp or shoulders.

She saw a brochure a few weeks ago on a study that aims to help black women who wrestle with dandruff. She joined a study under way at St. Louis University.

"Dandruff is a nuisance and affects people's lifestyles," said Dr. Jeaneen Chappell, a researcher and resident in dermatology at St. Louis University School of Medicine. "Social and economic ramifications can be great for individuals. It's not going to kill you, but it affects how you deal with other people, the clothes you wear, your confidence."

Chappell believes she has found a way to fight black women's dandruff, despite the unique issues they face.

"African-American hair is drier and doesn't produce as much oil as other races," Chappell said, "and it tends to be brittle and break if you wash it too often."

Many black women get their hair chemically relaxed and professionally styled. So they may only have their hair washed during a salon visit, Chappell said, which can be every two weeks.

Perfect diet to prevent hair loss

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:50:22 +0100

Men are as touchy about hair as women are about their backsides. It's a sensitive subject, one that raises many concerns and results in paranoid treatments and extreme measures. However, until the problem begins, there is little thought put into nourishing hair other than the lather and rinse routine.

Before you start losing sleep over hair loss and book appointments with trichologists, take a closer look at what you're eating.

Chances are that even slight modifications made to what you eat by incorporating ingredients that aid hair growth and health will have a drastic impact.
While genes and lifestyle will always have the upper hand, here's what you could eat to help curb that receding hairline.

Carrots

It's not just the eyes, Vitamin A-rich carrots provide excellent nourishment for the scalp. A healthy scalp ensures shiny, well-conditioned hair that is strengthened and moisturised. An overall balanced diet of lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish like the Indian salmon and low-fat dairy are great boosters for healthy hair.

Nanogen India Offers 10 % Discount on the First Purchase of Hair Treatment Products

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:28:22 +0100

Receding hairline is a problem of many around the world. Are you concerned about hair loss? If so, then it’s the right time to think something productive and helpful about the thinning hairline.

You don’t have to be scared about losing your shiny locks any more. All you need to do is to ensure best services at a discounted rate. Check out the range of products offered by Nanogenindia.com. For your first purchase, you get a discount of about 10 percent.

The Nanogen Hair Treatment has gained tremendous popularity not only in Europe but also in India. Apart from receding hairlines, the problem of baldness is quite evident among the young adults less than 30 years of age. All of which can also be managed with the Nanogen hair loss products.

With a discount of about 10 percent for the products you purchase, you don’t have to worry about the cost.

£30 serum goes on sale to beat baldness

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:50:55 +0100

A new serum has gone on sale which experts believe could make hair transplants a thing of the past.

Nanogen's Serum VEGF: Growth Factor Solution contains the protein VEGF which promotes blood vessel growth in skin. Experts have shown that increasing the size of blood vessels in the scalp could be a solution for hair loss, as scientific studies have suggested that people with hair loss may have fewer blood vessels.

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered that by increasing the level of VEGF in mice, hair grew thicker and faster. The mouse hair follicles were individually bigger and collectively increased the total volume of hair by 70 per cent.

British scientists at Nanogen in London - one of the world's leading hair research organisations - have now developed the first growth factor complex (sh-VEGF) to stimulate hair follicle growth on human scalps.

Nanogen's Serum VEGF: Growth Factor Solution is available at Boots.com and is designed to improve hair growth and even re-awaken dormant hair follicles.

Law Firm Now Offering Free and Confidential Propecia Impotence and Sexual Dysfunction Lawsuit Consultations

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:50:27 +0100

The Oklahoma law firm of Atkins & Markoff and its firm members who serve clients as defective drugs attorneys have made the decision to offer people who have used the medication known as Propecia an opportunity to obtain a free and confidential legal consultation regarding their potential legal rights and options regarding possible side effects of permanent sexual dysfunction and impotence.

These free initial legal consultations are meant to provide information and guidance to those who have used Propecia and who feel that they have suffered from alleged Propecia side effects. Consumers who believe they may have been harmed in this manner are encouraged to contact the firm immediately to schedule this free initial consultation.

Propecia is a medication that's manufactured by Merck & Co. that is intended to be used to treat and to potentially reverse the progression of male pattern baldness, otherwise known as MPB. Propecia is available via prescription and is to be used only by men who are experiencing male pattern hair loss that is mild to moderate in nature. In addition, Propecia is supposed to be prescribed for men whose hair loss is occurring either on the vertex, which is the top of the head and/or on the anterior mid-scalp area, which is the middle-front of the head.

The official Propecia Web site warns against the potential for Propecia side effects to develop, specifically stating that a "small number of men had sexual side effects, with each occurring in less than 2% of men. These include less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection, and a decrease in the amount of semen. These side effects went away in men who stopped taking Propecia because of them. In addition, these side effects decreased to 0.3% of men or less by the fifth year of treatment."

Does Your Aesthetician Hold the Key to Healthy Hair?

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:00:30 +0100

Millions of Americans battle some form of hair loss, spending upwards of $3.5 million annually on treatment solutions that oftentimes are ineffective. Though hair loss is commonly due to genetics, it can also stem from unhealthy or aged scalp conditions. Research recently conducted by Rhonda Allison, founder and CEO of Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals, found many of the cosmeceutical ingredients used to maintain skin health, produce the same rejuvenating benefits when applied to the scalp and hair.

The scalp ages much like the rest of the body's skin. It loses tone and elasticity, and cell production declines. As the scalp ages, the hair weakens. It is part of the lifecycle of the hair follicle, but that lifespan can be extended when the same methods and ingredients for skin care are applied to the scalp.

"Through research, we now know that many of the ingredients traditionally used in aesthetic treatments also have the power to inhibit the progression of hair damage and loss," Allison said. "Using cosmeceutical-grade peptides, amino acids, antioxidants, and organic stem cell technology we can stimulate the mitochondria, support keratin, fight free radicals, and maintain a healthy hair cycle."

In healthy conditions hair strands go through three stages the anagen (active growth) phase, catagen (transition/end of active growth) stage, and the telogen (resting) phase. The hair falls out and is usually replaced by new hair. The cycle continues like clockwork, but as the scalp ages or is affected by a disorder or disease, the cycle can be disrupted.

Androgenetic Alopecia Not Uncommon in Children, Teens

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:17:51 +0100

Androgenetic alopecia is fairly common in the pediatric population, and in adolescent girls it should prompt an evaluation for hyperandrogenism, according to Dr. Seth J. Orlow.

Androgenetic alopecia is a presenting symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a considerable number of cases, he said at the annual meeting of the Florida Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. "I think this is a place where we can really make a difference as dermatologists," said Dr. Orlow, chair of dermatology and professor of pediatric dermatology, cell biology, and pediatrics at New York University.

One of the most useful laboratory tests in adolescent girls presenting with early androgenetic alopecia is free and total testosterone, which at elevated levels can serve as a marker for PCOS.

"In a girl who presents with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, think about early presentation of PCOS. It’s definitely worth it to test them," he said.

A chart review of 438 consecutive pediatric patients with alopecia seen by Dr. Orlow and his colleagues over a 12-year period underscored the importance of looking for this diagnosis, and illustrated other characteristics of androgenetic alopecia in both girls and boys. The study showed that androgenetic alopecia was the second most common type of alopecia (after alopecia areata, which accounted for 55% of cases), involving 13% of the cases overall.

New Research Provides Clues on Why Hair Turns Gray

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:15:26 +0100

A new study by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center has shown that, for the first time, Wnt signaling, already known to control many biological processes, between hair follicles and melanocyte stem cells can dictate hair pigmentation.

The study was published in the June 11, 2011 issue of the journal Cell.

The research was led by Mayumi Ito, PhD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Pereleman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone. We have known for decades that hair follicle stem cells and pigment-producing melanocycte cells collaborate to produce colored hair, but the underlying reasons were unknown, said Dr. Ito.

We discovered Wnt signaling is essential for coordinated actions of these two stem cell lineages and critical for hair pigmentation. The study suggests the manipulation of Wnt signaling may be a novel strategy for targeting pigmentation such as graying hair. The research study also illustrates a model for tissue regeneration.

The human body has many types of stem cells that have the potential to regenerate other organs, said Dr. Ito. The methods behind communication between stem cells of hair and color during hair replacement may give us important clues to regenerate complex organs containing many different types of cells.

Merck Redesigns Drug Label for Propecia

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:58:08 +0100

Federal regulators have signed off on a redesign for the labels of a number of Merck drugs, including Zocor, Propecia, Januvia and a dozen other drugs, to improve readability and reduce the risk of medication mistakes and prescription errors.

The FDA announced its approval for a new standardized format last week, after Merck proposed a revisions to the container labels for 16 solid oral drug products. The new labels are designed to provide better information to help differentiate the products and strengths of the various drugs.

The new label designs will affect the following Merck drugs: Cozaar, Crixivan, Hyzaar, Isentress, Janumet, Januvia, Mevacor, Noroxin, Prinivil, Prinizide, Propecia, Proscar, Singulair, Zocor, and Zolinza. The labels were designed using a scientific approach and then had to be approved by eight different divisions of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).

The FDA has asked health care providers to report any medication errors involving the new labels so that the agency can properly grade and monitor their effectiveness. Merck label medication errors should be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch adverse event reporting program.

Wayne Rooney double has hair transplant

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:38:20 +0100

Looks like Wayne Rooney is in the headlines again over his hair restoration op.

But the Man United striker can join in the joke this time as the bloody stubble trouble is being inflicted on a Wayne double.

The elaborate mock-up of Rooney’s hair transplant is the work of artist Alison Jackson show the lookalike getting repeated painful-looking injections into his scalp.

The double whose forehead is going increasingly red during the procedure is a dead ringer for the 25-year-old England and Manchester United striker.

The double also appears in a video pretending to show Wayne trying on several wigs in a bid to cover up his balding bonce.

Jackson is renowned for her spoof paparazzi-style photos of famous people, using lookalikes, including one of The Queen on the lavatory.

Rooney, 25, has admitted having the £12,000 procedure at a Harley Street clinic and released a photo.

Rooney hit the headlines after proudly posting pics of his new hairline on Twitter.

During the eight-hour op hairs from the back of the head were planted like seeds at the front. Team-mate Rio Ferdinand told him: You’ll be doing Head & Shoulder adverts soon.

Next season there is no doubt who will be Old Trafford’s mane man.

Quotes on hair and hair loss

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:21:31 +0100

I love bald men. Just because you've lost your fuzz don't mean you ain't a peach.
Dolly Parton

It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try
help another without also helping himself.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

There's one thing about baldness -- its neat.
Don Herold

"How you lose or keep your hair depends on how wisely you choose your parents."
Edward R. Nida

And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.
Kahlil Gibran

The only way to have a friend is to be one.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Women's liberation will not be achieved until a woman can become paunchy and bald and still think that she's attractive to the opposite sex.
Earl Wilson

Lady Gaga reveals her hair is falling out because she dyes it so much

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:18:05 +0100

If you suffer from hair loss, perhaps you can benefit from the fact that eccentric singer Lady Gaga has the same problem.

In response to inquiries about her predicament, hair-loss experts discussed several available treatments, which work well together.

Excessive hair bleaching is a likely cause of her newly revealed problem, says Dr. Ken Williams of Irvine, a hair-loss and hair-transplant specialist. In addition, he says, Hair loss can also be caused by changing your hair color back and forth a favorite activity in the Land of Gaga.

The best way to get your hair to stop falling out and grow back quicker is to stop all hair coloring, he says. That’s good advice, but the chart-topping fashion-shifter isn’t likely to take him up on it.

"Hair vitamins, such as Viviscal, can aid those suffering from hair loss or thinning in achieving stronger, healthier hair, says hair expert Dr. Alan Bauman of Boca Raton, Fla.

He adds, If Gaga wants to optimize her results, which as a young star I’m sure she does, I would recommend combining (a hair-nourished vitamin) supplement with a regimen of low-level laser therapy, which is known to stimulate growth and help create thicker, fuller, healthier hair.

Another suggestion from Williams is that, in addition to low-level laser therapy, Lady Gaga might benefit from a hair restoration system such as Tricomin, which contains copper peptide.

Lady Gaga isn’t the only celebrity suffering from hair loss. It’s also a problem for Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, actress Kate Beckinsale and model Naomi Campbell, who briefly revealed a bald patch during a photo shoot in 2010.

Wayne Rooney confirms hair transplant at Harley Street

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:14:15 +0100

You have to hand it to Wayne Rooney. You write him off as yet another stone-skulled, macho footballer and in one fell tweet he turns your preconceptions on their head.

When the Manchester United and England star striker revealed that he had undergone a hair transplant last week he confessed that his hair loss had left him feeling sensitive.

At the weekend he tweeted, "Just to confirm to all my followers I have had a hair transplant. I was going bald at 25, why not. I'm delighted with the result."

He is not alone. Rooney is the latest in a list of celebrities, reportedly including actor Jude Law and restaurant owner Gordon Ramsay (who deny it), and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner, actor James Nesbitt and the Standard's Dr Christian Jessen (who don't), who have launched a strike against their shedding scalps.

Now experts agree that baldness, once an inevitability for most men, is becoming a choice.

"Over the past decade, there has been massive advancement in our technology and science," explains hair restoration surgeon Dr Raghu Reddy, who works out of The Private Clinic on Harley Street. "There are now so many options available, it really is a decision based on lifestyle and your personality."

Top Hair Replacement Experts Come Together for 26th Annual NAAF Conference

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:53:57 +0100

Charle Dewitt will feature her hair replacement business,Charle...a Hair Studio at the yearly National Alopecia Areata Foundation conference in late June at the Century Plaza Hotel, Hollywood, California.Dewitt comments, "I've specialized in this field for nearly 30 years and NAAF has always been a great source of support and guidance for my clients- I look forward to representing my business at their event again this year."

On the foundation's website the event is described as (a forum where), "People can share personal connections with others who have Alopecia Areata, gain support and advice, as well as knowledge of products and treatments."

For those who have never attended a NAAF conference, hair replacement specialist, Charle Dewitt, shares her experiences from last year's event, held in Indianapolis, and answers questions about her business.

Singaporean men sensitive about hair loss

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:24:51 +0100

THEY are most likely to be embarrassed and perceive themselves as being unattractive to the opposite sex – because of that bald patch.

Singaporean men were found to be the most sensitive to having their hair loss pointed out, compared to men from other parts of the region, according to the results of a recent hair- loss survey.

In fact, almost half of the Singaporeans surveyed said that their self-esteem was hurt.

The results showed that seven in 10 Singaporean men think that thin hair is "not cool" and it makes them unattractive to the opposite sex.

The online survey involved 1,057 men aged between 20 and 40 from India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines.

The Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) Survey in Asia Pacific was funded by pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. The Singapore portion of the study was conducted by Dr Cheong Wai Kwong, a senior consultant dermatologist at the Specialist Skin Clinic in Grange Road.

The survey also found that Singaporean men spent the most amount of money on haircare among men from the five territories.

They spent an average of $310.90 per month on hair-loss treatments, using drugs such as Propecia and Minoxidil, as well as haircare products such as medicated shampoo, compared to other men in the region who spent between $43.60 and $297.70 per month.

Ryan Giggs hair loss

Thu, 9 Jun 2011 05:26:31 +0100

Ryan Giggs's cheating with two mistresses put him under so much pressure his hair began to fall out, The Sun can reveal.

The married soccer star blew a fortune on expensive lawyers in a failed bid to keep his adultery quiet - and another £30,000 to stop himself going bald.

And £14,000 of the bill was for a laser gadget Giggs bought so he could treat himself.

The winger, 37, had already had treatment for hair loss, like his Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney.

But juggling football, his marriage to wife Stacey, being a dad to their two children - plus secret romps with Big Brother star Imogen Thomas AND his brother's wife Natasha Giggs - took a toll on him.

The Welsh winger feared his regrown thatch was disappearing and this March he began new treatment. It included laser sessions at a clinic, special shampoos and lotions.

A source said: "Ryan's hair replacement treatment started in June 2009 and was going great.

"But since February he's missed quite a few appointments and his hair noticeably thinned on top. We thought it was because he was busy with his football. Now it looks like he was busier off the pitch. He was told the thinning was due to missed appointments and stress.

"He was recommended to buy a Tricostym machine.

Calling all Nanogen Fans!

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 05:04:12 +0100

We’re looking for case studies from StopHairlossNow to tell us their stories.

We want to know about your hair loss journey and in particular, your thoughts on the Nanogen products.

Whether you’re a fan of the Nanofibres, or have found success using the Serum VEGF, Intervention supplements, Hair Prepare Shampoo or Daily Volume Thickening Conditioner, we want to hear from you!

We’re also looking for individuals to trial various products from the Nanogen range. So if you’ve not yet discovered Nanogen, and are looking for a solution to combat hair thinning or loss, we want to hear from you too.

By sharing your experiences you can help others who are losing their hair and aren't sure what to do about it.

Candidates chosen to take part in the activity will be offered free product samples in return for their involvement. If this is something you would be interested in please email joanna@peppermintpr.com or owen@peppermintpr.com

Hope to hear from you soon!

The Nanogen team

*Participants must be willing to show full face and before and after photographs.

Wayne Rooney hair transplant

Tue, 7 Jun 2011 03:08:30 +0100

Wayne Rooney today showed off the early results of his hair transplant by posting a picture on his Twitter feed.

The 25-year-old had treatment on his prematurely balding head last week at a Harley Street clinic - at an estimated cost of £12,000.

He commented: "Hi all there's my head. It will take a few months to grow. Still a bit bloody too. But that's all normal."

The England striker had taken stick off Manchester United team mate Michael Owen over his Twitter profile pic, and Cristiano Ronaldo nicknamed him Bobby Charlton.

And Red Devils colleague Rio Ferdinand, who tweets as RioFerdy5, was quick to comment on the new look.

He joked: "@WayneRooney looks like you got a shape up, looks decent. I was expecting a full head a hair + extensions etc!?

"Can't wait to see you in the mirror after training styling your locks with loads a products ala ronaldo!"

Nanogen Hair Loss Products for Thinning Hair

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:10:42 +0100

Nanofibres are applied quickly and without mess by simply shaking the unique container over thin or thinning hair. This releases thousands of microscopic colour-matched hair fibres, which bind electrostatically to, and branch off of, each individual hair.

Charged with static electricity, they bond to your own hair in fir-tree patterns, creating a natural looking and natural feeling density. Nanofibres bond to your hair so securely they will stay in place all day, and will not stain or smear. Nanofibres will even resist strong winds, rain, and swimming when combined with Locking Mist Plus.

Researchers discover genetic mutation boosting hair growth

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 05:31:26 +0100

A team of U.S. and Chinese researchers have discovered a chromosomal mutation responsible for a very rare condition in which people grow excess hair all over their bodies.

The finding ultimately will lead to new treatments for this and less severe forms of excessive hair growth as well as baldness, said researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC).

The researchers made the discovery in cooperation with their counterparts at Peking Union Medical College. Study findings were published in the June issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics.

The initial discovery of the mutation came from a lab at the Peking Union Medical College, which examined the condition, known congenital hypertrichosis syndrome (CGH), in a Chinese family. Males with this disorder have hair covering their entire face including their eyelids and their upper body, while females have thick patches of hair on their bodies.

Then researchers confirmed the finding in a Mexican family that Pragna Patel, professor in the Keck School, the USC Institute for Genetic Medicine, and the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, first began studying in 1993.

Wayne Rooney goes for a hi-tech baldness cure

Sat, 4 Jun 2011 05:15:01 +0100

Baldy Wayne Rooney is having secret treatment to grow his hair back, The Sun can reveal.

The Man United and England star, 25, was seen this week leaving a clinic off London's famous Harley Street, where hi-tech eight-hour sessions for VIP clients cost thousands.

A source said: "Wayne booked in for a two-day treatment. He'll look five years younger."

Rooney, suspended for today's international against Switzerland, had his head covered with a baseball cap AND a hoodie despite the heat as he left Queen Anne Street Medical Centre in Central London on Thursday.

He refused to comment as he made a hurried exit and climbed into a chauffeur-driven motor.

The centre is home to the Harley Street Hair Clinic.

The source added last night: "Wayne has been thinking about treatment for some time. He asked to meet a model who had the procedure and was so impressed he booked in for a two-day treatment. Doctors have told him to expect significant improvement."

SLU Studies Dandruff in African American women

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 05:15:29 +0100

Saint Louis University dermatology research fellow Jeaneen A. Chappell, M.D. is studying the comparative effectiveness of an anti-dandruff foam versus an anti-dandruff shampoo in African American women who wash their hair once a week or less.

"Dandruff is a common problem and it is possible that the most commonly prescribed treatment, an antifungal shampoo, is under-treating a certain population of women who do not wash their hair often enough for the medication to be effective," says Chappell. She says African American women may choose hairstyles that limit everyday hair washing and may be missing out on the full effect of dandruff-treating shampoos.

"The antifungal foam is a possible solution to this problem because it does not require patients to wash their hair and has the same active ingredient as the shampoo," she adds.

Up to 100 volunteers will be enrolled in the study. Participants must be African American women between 18 and 89 years old who wash their hair once weekly or less and have a problem with dandruff. They also must be willing to not grease their scalps for the duration of the study, although greasing the hair is allowed.

Those who participate in the trial must discontinue any previous over-the-counter or prescription dandruff treatments for two weeks prior to enrollment.

Banning hair extensions? Then why not hair colouring, perming and hair straighteners !

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 06:14:50 +0100

With almost every female celebrity sporting them, hair extensions are becoming more and more of a regular beauty regime, with sometimes hair-raising effects. But banning them is not the answer, says Consultant Trichologist Iain Sallis.

The latest news circulating the hair and beauty world is the potential damage that hair extensions can do to the health of any individual’s hair.

The worry being that increasing numbers of women are choosing to wear clip in or glue in extensions or a regular basis over long periods of time spurred on by the thick locks and hair pieces worn by most celebrity icons. Hair loss that occurs from the constant pulling of the hair is know as Traction Alopecia.

What is traction alopecia?

Traction alopecia is not an immune problem and usually due to excessive pulling or tension on hair shafts as a result of certain hairstyles. It is seen more often in women, particularly those of East Indian and Afro-Caribbean origin. Hair loss depends on the way the hair is being pulled. Prolonged traction alopecia can stop new hair follicles developing and lead to permanent hair loss.

Head and Shoulders latest scientific discoveries pave way for further advances in dandruff treatment

Wed, 1 Jun 2011 05:55:22 +0100

Latest breakthrough research presented at the World Congress of Dermatology 2011 by head & shoulders, the world’s leading anti-dandruff brand, has paved the way for further advances in the treatment of dandruff (and seborrheic dermatitis), a condition that affects more than half of the world’s population.

New discovery: ZPT mechanism of action

Following their 2007 success in sequencing the genome of Malassezia globosa, the fungus that causes dandruff, head & shoulders scientists have used a combination of various cutting-edge approaches to unveil how ZPT (zinc pyrithione), the most widely used anti-dandruff ingredient, works on M. globosa to inhibit its growth.

They discovered that ZPT inhibits the growth of M. globosa by interfering with the metal metabolism of the fungus (specifically involving copper) which leads to a reduction of proteins crucial for the fungal growth.

head & shoulders have worked at the forefront of scalp science for over 50 years. This latest scientific breakthrough represents the first discovery of an anti-fungal mechanism of this kind and we are very excited about how this latest knowledge presents new horizons to further develop the potential of ZPT and advance anti-dandruff technologies and products in general, said Dr Rene Rust, principal scientist at head & shoulders about this latest discovery.

Androgenetic alopecia treatment options are plentiful Transplants

Tue, 31 May 2011 05:37:37 +0100

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss in men, but there are numerous options for treating the condition, and more are being developed.

Androgenetic alopecia affects about 50 million American men. It is estimated that a man has a 50 percent chance of experiencing hair loss by age 50. This hereditary androgen dependent condition is characterized by a receding hairline as well as a loss of hair on top of the scalp, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

"Typically, in my practice the patients who come to visit range in age from very young (with early onset at age 14 or 15) to those in their 30s and 40s. They are just starting to bald and hair loss might be something very prominent in their family, or they are coming in early and they just want to make sure that the thinning they are experiencing is male androgenetic alopecia and not something else," says Maria Hordinsky, M.D., professor and chairwoman, department of dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Dr. Hordinsky says patients with very extensive hair loss are not a large part of the population at her practice.

"Most people who come in for an evaluation are coming in fairly early on," she says.

Available therapies

Treatment approaches vary depending on the patient, and range from pills and topical medications to devices and hair transplant procedures. Clinicians must conduct an evaluation before prescribing treatment, particularly for patients in their early teens.

Norwich hairdresser helps cancer sufferers feel good again

Sat, 28 May 2011 15:04:38 +0100

A trip to the hairdressers is no longer just about a cut and blow dry, it’s about feeling empowered to get back your identity if you are battling with cancer or hair loss. Emma Harrowing talks to the Norwich hairdresser who is helping men and women fight back.

It’s not the first thing that springs to mind when you are told you have cancer, but hair loss remains a likely side effect for many cancer survivors.

With statistics showing that one in three of us will suffer from cancer at some stage of our lives and new research and techniques leading to a higher survival rate, rebuilding self-esteem after losing your hair during chemotherapy is gradually becoming an important part of follow-up treatment.

Sue Helps from Norwich understands the distress hair loss can have after she lost her hair when being treated for breast cancer in 2008.

I take pride in my appearance and so when my hair started to fall out in chunks after having just two sessions of chemo it was soul destroying,” said 45-year-old Sue. Being a hairdresser made my hair loss worse as I was used to showing people how their hair can form part of their identity. I felt as if losing my hair was the end of the world.

Dr Larry Shapiro Discovers Faster Regrowth for Hair Transplants

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:33:03 +0100

South Florida hair transplant doctor Larry Shapiro presented a paper demonstrating how a nutritional supplement containing whey protein concentrate and other nutrients can make transplanted hair grow in more quickly, giving hair transplant patients faster results.

At "The Next Big Thing: Hair Research and Advanced Live Surgery Workshop" in Istanbul, Turkey on May 14, hair transplant doctors heard about this breakthrough research for the first time. This new research is based on the theory that increased anabolic metabolism can affect regeneration of the hair follicle.

A hair transplant involves removing healthy hair follicles and placing them in balding areas of the scalp. The presentation examined how hair loss can be connected to lifestyle products, specifically anabolics that elevate testosterone and DHT. These products include growth hormones, steroids, weight gainers, creatine, and whey protein isolate.

Research on how whey protein isolate could possibly contribute to hair loss was presented. Whey protein isolate is the most common source of protein in workout products.

Dr. L. Shapiro's goal was to create a workout supplement that does not cause hair loss. He researched whey protein production and questioned whether processing whey protein concentrate into whey protein isolate could increase testosterone when ingested. Increased testosterone might contribute to hair loss in men who have the gene for male pattern balding.

Boy Pulls Out His Hair and Goes Bald

Wed, 25 May 2011 16:35:02 +0100

Hair loss is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of conditions.

Imagine, though, it happening to a young boy because he pulled out his hair.

That's what Max Sherwood of Riverdale, Iowa, had to endure. Max, 11, has trichotillomania, a psychological disorder that causes people to pull out hair from their head and other parts of the body to the extent that it causes patches of baldness.

"He started to pull out his eyebrows when he was in second grade, then he quit," mother Candace Sherwood said. "Then, when he started fourth grade, he started to pull out his hair."

At a loss, the Sherwoods attended a trichotillomania conference and learned about Hair Club for Kids, an organization that provides free hair systems for children with medical conditions that cause hair loss.

Lee Zoppa, a vice president of Hair Club for Kids, says it's not hair replacement, but a semi-permanent hair piece made of synthetic fibers woven in with real hair. It lasts about four months, and children who get hair systems get free replacements as often as they need them up until age 17.

Max got his system in October of 2009. After wearing it for just a few months, Max stopped pulling out the hair on his head.

Summer Hair Top Tips and Treatments

Tue, 24 May 2011 05:30:31 +0100

Most problems seen by trichologists involve either excessive loss of hair, thinning hair, patches of baldness, hair breakage, scaling problems or excessive oiliness and itching of the scalp. Conditions range from psoriasis, hair loss, alopecia and baldness.

As a hairdresser as well as a professional trichologist, Iain Sallis asks: Summer is coming, so how do we get the best out of our hair? Here Iain looks at the tips and treatments you can take to make sure you’ve the most luscious locks on the beach and at home this summer.

Summer months are usually wonderful for people’s skin (apart from if you burn) and general well being, but precautions need to be taken to ensure you don’t damage your hair.

Strong sun light equals strong UV radiation (the light waves from the sun...which can affect us even on cloudy days) and UV light is something that causes the chemicals in our hair to oxidise.

It’s this oxidisation process which slowly ‘bleaches’ our hair and ruins many a good colour as well as takes the condition out of it...this as well as jumping in pools of chlorinated water, the salt from the sea and of course lots of ladies ‘feel summery and so want to go lighter’, this all takes the toll on the hair so we have to give it some summer TLC!

Hairloss horror as salon visit goes bad

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:38:41 +0100

An Auckland woman has been left with bald patches and "straw-like" hair after a beauty treatment went horribly wrong.

Kirstine Morris, 32, paid $100 to have her curly hair chemically straightened at the Hair Co salon in West Auckland's LynnMall shopping centre three weeks ago.

Her hair was covered with a straightening product mixed with a thickener, before being left under a heat lamp for about 20 minutes.

"My head was burning. I've had colours in the past, and you do get sensations. But this was intense," said the mother of three.

"[The hairdresser] said that's okay, it's the chemicals. Then when it was time to take me out of the lamp my head was banging."

Despite the initial pain, Ms Morris was happy with the results until she washed her hair for the first time seven days later, as advised.

She said her hair matted "like glue" under the water, and fell out in clumps when she brushed it afterwards.

Break dancing: a new risk factor for scarring hair loss

Sat, 21 May 2011 04:19:41 +0100

We report on a first case of lichen planopilaris (LPP) mimicking androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in an individual who has been break-dancing on his head for many years.
LPP is an autoimmune inflammatory scalp condition that when left untreated can result in scarring and irreversible hair loss.

The etiology of LPP is unknown. Different treatment modalities are used for LPP and AGA.

OBJECTIVE

To increase the awareness of physicians to the possibility of scarring hair loss (LPP) presenting like AGA.

RESULTS

Scalp examination showed scarring patches of hair loss. A scalp biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of LPP.

CONCLUSION

Chronic scalp trauma due to break dancing may be a trigger for LPP.

A meticulous scalp examination should be performed before making a diagnosis of nonscarring conditions of hair loss such as AGA. Early recognition of LPP and appropriate treatment are important before scarring and irreversible hair loss ensue.

Man selling ad space on his bald head on Ebay

Fri, 20 May 2011 04:40:59 +0100

A balding man is making good use of his disappearing hair by selling advertising space to companies, on his head.

Matt Stafford, who suffers from alopecia, is offering firms the chance to have their logos temporarily tattooed on the side of his balding pate for £215.

The 26-year-old is selling the bizarre advertising space on internet auction site eBay.

The father-of-two from Shoreditch, London, has already sold his first bald-patch ad space for £215 which he plans to donate to the charity the Little Princess Trust.

The copywriter, who calls himself the 'Balding Billboard', promises companies he will not wear hats for the week the advert is on his head.

His ad reads: 'You are bidding for prime advertising space (6" x 9") on the left side of a 26-year-old London man's head.

Hair loss supplement advert banned

Thu, 19 May 2011 04:16:14 +0100

An advert for a supplement that claimed to reduce hair loss has been banned by a watchdog for being misleading.

The manufacturers of Viviscal said it contained "a rich compound of marine extracts, organic soluble silica and fortified vitamin C" which provided "the nutrients needed for healthy hair".

The national press advert also featured a testimonial from actress Sue Holderness who played big-haired Marlene in sitcom Only Fools and Horses.

She stated: "I liked the fact that Viviscal is all-natural and the scientific evidence seemed to make it well worth a try... My hairdresser was astonished at the improved appearance of my hair... Viviscal helps nourish my hair from within to keep it in brilliant condition."

The complainant, The Scalp and Hair Clinic, challenged whether the advert misleadingly implied that Viviscal could improve thinning hair and reduce hair loss. Manufacturer Lifes2Good agreed to amend the advert so that this was no longer the case.

RepliCel Update on First-In-Human Clinical Trial

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:31:38 +0100

RepliCel Life Sciences is pleased to provide an update on its first-in-human clinical trial TS001-2009.
As of today, all 20 subjects have been enrolled in the study and have provided biopsy samples for processing using the proprietary RepliCel? technology. Furthermore, the first injection of hair follicle cells prepared using RepliCel? technology was completed on March 10, 2011.

The final injections of hair follicle cells are anticipated to take place before the end of July 2011.

The first injection of hair follicle cells represented the beginning of the next stage of the TS001-2009 study. In this stage, the post-injection follow-up period, subjects return to the study centre to have their health closely monitored to ensure that there have been no adverse effects associated with receiving the injections and to determine the hair growth stimulating efficacy of the hair follicle cell injections.

All subjects are expected to complete their six-month follow-up visit by the end of January 2012. Once the final patient has completed their six-month follow-up visit, an interim analysis of all collected data will be performed to assess the primary outcome measure of the TS001-2009 study.

The analysis will involve assessment of the local (at treatment sites) safety profile of autologous hair follicle cells compared to placebo as defined by adverse events (AEs) with respect to their causality, incidence, severity and seriousness.

Man Wanted Hair, but Got the Side Effects, Lawsuit Says

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:50:24 +0100

Eddie Sebastia was aiming to improve his appearance, not interfere with his sex life, when he took Propecia or Proscar from 1998 to 2007.

The drugs, which contain finasteride, were prescribed for male pattern hair loss, the Polk County man said in a lawsuit filed in circuit court. Instead, he contends, it led to erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, testicular pain and related emotional issues, including depression and anxiety.

Male pattern hair loss is a common condition in which men have gradual thinning of the hair on the scalp, leading to a receding hairline or balding on the top of the head, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Sebastia and his wife, Lisa, are suing Merck & Co. Inc., a global pharmaceutical company, and Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary that distributes both drugs.

Similar lawsuits have been filed by other men nationwide, with some law firms advertising their interest in class-action lawsuits. Some online websites warn of possible long-lasting or permanent side effects.

A Merck spokesman, however, responding to other lawsuits about Propecia, is quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer as saying Merck is prepared to "vigorously defend" against them.

Secrets of the Silver Fox - Grey hair (the facts!)

Sat, 14 May 2011 03:27:43 +0100

Donald Trump hair loss

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:16:49 +0100

For the first time ever, Donald Trump has shared the secrets behind his unique hairstyle. Though he refutes that his coif is a combover this signature look has become an iconic symbol for the reality-TV star, businessman and presidential hopeful.

The combover is an old trick favored by men with thinning hair says Celebrity stylist, Thom Priano -- an expert on thinning hair and a go to stylist for Hollywood’s leading men. Priano’s number one grooming tip for men: SAY NO TO THE COMBOVER!

There are four things a man with thinning hair should do, says Priano. See which ones Trump got right:

Ask your stylist for a cropped, layered cut if your hair is straight, or a short to medium layered cut if your hair is curly.

National Media Turns to Dr. Alan Bauman for New Hair Loss Therapies

Wed, 11 May 2011 05:21:50 +0100

How early you spot your thinning hair determines how much hair you save. If you wait until the hair loss is visible to the naked eye, you're too late 50 percent is already gone.

National hair restoration expert Alan J. Bauman, M.D., founder and medical director of Bauman Medical Group in Boca Raton, was featured last week on ABC’s Good Morning America, FOX News, and The New York Times discussing the benefits of new procedures and treatment options.

Today, thanks to new technology and medical advancements, hair loss is no longer inevitable it’s optional.

Latisse for Hair Loss:

Latisse (Bimatoprost) is already FDA approved to grow longer eyelashes. Allergan in currently in phase I clinical trials to use it on male and female pattern hair loss as well. If it succeeds, it will be only the second topical treatment to receive FDA approval for hair loss (the other is Minoxidil/Rogaine).

Dr. Bauman is already prescribing Latisse for off-label use on the scalp in some patients and seeing positive results. Both the New York Times and Good Morning America featured Dr. Bauman’s pioneering research with Latisse.

New baldness treatment: eyelash drug Latisse?

Tue, 10 May 2011 05:18:47 +0100

When the eyelash enhancing drug Latisse was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration more than two years ago, one of the big concerns was hair growth on the eyelids and around the eyes in those who were a little messy when applying the liquidy substance.

Latisse's hair growth potential has probably led some doctors to start prescribing the treatment "off-label" for baldness, ABC News reports. One woman said she used the treatment to restore her over-plucked eyebrows before her wedding.

And those treating baldness with the only two prescription remedies on the market -- Rogaine (a lotion) and Propecia (a pill) -- agreed that it would be nice to add a third.

But, like all drugs, Latisse has some side effects like eye irritation, skin redness, and the potential to alter the pigment of the eye turning, say, blue eyes, brown.

Actress Claire Danes, pitching the product in the commercial posted above, said on the Latisse website that she initially had some skin irritation that went away after about a week.

It's not known whether these same side effects -- or different ones -- would occur from rubbing a whole lot of Latisse into the scalp to help hair grow.

Wayne Rooney - Sensitive over hair loss

Sun, 8 May 2011 05:13:41 +0100

He may earn up to £200,000 every week but Wayne Rooney has been badly affected by the recession on his head.

When his Manchester United team-mate Michael Owen confronted him with the bald facts, poor old Rooney ripped out what was left of his thinning hair.

Rooney who is only 25 has seen his hairline recede quicker than Owen’s international career. And the hot-tempered striker struggled to keep his shiny head in check when Owen, 31, poked fun at the profile picture on Rooney’s Twitter page.

In a tweet which could be read by Rooney’s 440,000 followers, Owen said: By the way, how old are you in that photo? Your face looks like a 12-year-old’s but your hair looks like a 60-year-old’s!

Revolutionary New Hair Loss Procedures

Sat, 7 May 2011 04:39:53 +0100

Millions of men and women suffer from hair loss but new hair restoration treatments are now available to treat anything from male/female pattern baldness to thinning hair.

Options are not just a toupee or wearing a cap all the time, but medical procedures that can transfer hair from one site to another or simply slowing hair loss down. As seen on ABC Good Morning America, leading hair restoration provider in Boca Raton, FL Dr. Alan Bauman speaks about the latest treatments for hair loss.

Recently featured in The New York Times, a new treatment is an off label use of the eyelash enhancer Latisse by Allergen. While not FDA approved to treat hair loss, Dr. Bauman has been prescribing a generic form of bimatoprost, the active ingredient in Latisse, since 2007. He claims that this has worked on 70% of his patients - causing hair to thicken, appearing stronger and healthier where the bimatoprost is applied.

Another topical option that Dr. Bauman prescribes is "82M" Minoxidil, which is a higher strength minoxidil solution. Typical strength minoxidil is found in over the counter hair loss treatments such as Rogaine. 82M is only available with a prescription and Dr. Bauman often suggests combining 82M with his portable LaserCap for at-home hair restoration treatments.

The LaserCap is low level laser therapy that can fit underneath a cap and may improve the appearance of hair.

Hair Restoration Expert Dr. Bernardino Arocha Says Houston Hairlines Point to Stronger Economy

Wed, 4 May 2011 05:07:18 +0100

Houston Hair Restoration expert, Dr. Bernardino Arocha of Arocha Hair Restoration (arochahairrestoration.com), says Houston's hairlines are indicating the rebound in the economy is for real.

Dr. Arocha works with patients experiencing hair loss, offering a range of hair restoration treatments, including hair transplants, and says his practice is growing like a bouffant. Strong demand is a clear sign that men and women are feeling more confident financially and want that confidence reflected in their appearance as well.

Between 2008, when the economy hit bottom, and the end of 2010, Arocha Hair Restoration nearly doubled the number of procedures performed. This outpaces what is happening nationally as well.
According to recently released statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 1.6 million Americans underwent cosmetic surgery procedures last year, an increase of nearly nine percent compared to 2009.

"There was so much uncertainty in 2008 and 2009, but now people are feeling more secure and are ready to do something for themselves," said Dr. Arocha. "Another thing we've heard from patients is that procedures such as hair restoration, which provide a youthful appearance, can make them more attractive to employers in a job market that does not typically regard age as an asset."

A 2009 study by The Cleveland Clinic charted a direct correlation between demand for cosmetic surgery and trends in the three major U.S. stock market indexes, the Dow, S&P 500 and NASDAQ.

Exciting new hair loss book released - Complete hair transplant guide

Tue, 3 May 2011 06:10:12 +0100

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Cell scientists tackle balding one hair at a time

Sun, 1 May 2011 05:00:24 +0100

It might not be the most important breakthrough in stem cell research, but it could be the technology's crowning glory: cloning hair follicles to overcome baldness.

In what might become the most effective permanent treatment for the condition, several research teams around the world have successfully cloned human hair follicles - though only in limited amounts.

Human trials are yet to be held, but the cloned follicles have been successfully implanted into the soles of the feet of mice, giving hair-loss sufferers hope that a remedy is within reach.

The challenge for scientists at the University of Melbourne and St Vincent's Hospital, and for research teams at Berlin Technical University and British company Intercytex, is to increase the number of follicles that can be cloned from a single hair taken from a patient's scalp.
At the moment, one hair produces only one or two clones.

''We've got to find a way of increasing the yield,'' said Professor Rod Sinclair, head of the research team at St Vincent's. ''We've got to find a way of multiplying one hair extracted into 1000 hairs what commonly happens in the expansion process is that they lose their ability to induce new hair follicles.''

Prince William Could Lose His Crown

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:09:42 +0100

Hair loss may be a thing of the past for a certain heir to the throne and commoners alike thanks to a vaccination that can help prevent and in some cases reverse hair loss. Gary Hitzig, M.D., a leading hair restoration specialist and pioneer of the ACell / platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, has been invited to instruct a group of U.K. doctors and medical professionals at The Private Clinic in May on this breakthrough in hair restoration therapy.

Dr. Hitzig's peers, as well as the medical community at large, are following his hair restoration therapy and consistent results in both men and women experiencing genetic and other forms of hair loss.

ACell has been available only in the U.S. and has five FDA allowances, but the British Medical Board recently approved the use and availability of ACell in the U.K. and Europe through Dr. Hitzig. The Private Clinic, the largest U.K. cosmetic practice, will be the first medical practice outside the U.S. to be trained in the use of ACell-PRP injections.

MatriStem MicroMatrix, a product of regenerative medicine innovator, ACell, Inc., is a wound healing powder that promotes healing and tissue growth.

Hair regrowth with topical triiodothyronine ointment in patients with alopecia areata

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:48:03 +0100

Background

Thyroid hormone receptors are expressed in hair follicles and it is known that thyroid hormones can have a positive effect on hair growth, i.e. process which is disrupted in alopecia areata.
Objectives
The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of topical triiodothyronine in patients with patchy alopecia areata. Methods  Ten patients with patchy alopecia areata were treated with triiodothyronine and placebo applied twice daily to either of two bilaterally symmetrical patches for 12 weeks.

The two sides were randomly assigned following simple randomization procedure to one of the two treatment groups.

The patients and the investigator were blinded to the content of the tubes. Hair regrowth was evaluated every 4 weeks. Blood samples for measurements of complete blood count along with thyroid function (T3, T4 and TSH) and liver function tests were taken at the baseline and at the end of study.

Hair Club to Announce Recipients of 2011 Pedro Baez Academic Scholarships

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:09:23 +0100

Hair Club®, a nationwide leader in hair loss treatment solutions, will announce the 2011 winners of the Pedro Baez Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, April 26th.

This is the 7th consecutive year that Hair Club® has offered academic scholarships in honor of Pedro Baez, the former co-owner of the Hair Club® center in Puerto Rico.

We are pleased to continue providing additional opportunities for the children of our employees to continue their education with the help of the Pedro Baez Scholarship Fund, said Michele Graves, VP of Human Resources, who administers the scholarship competition.

Pedro Baez was a dedicated member of the Hair Club® family and a loving husband and father. He attended college on an athletic scholarship and remained an active participant in several sports, including soccer, tennis, and volleyball, until his untimely death at the age of 30 from complications of heart disease.
The Pedro Baez Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 in his honor to support talented young students in their academic pursuits.

The scholarship is available to children of Hair Club® corporate and franchise employees. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a 2 or 4 year college or university, technical or vocational school, have at least a 2.5 GPA and show a commitment to extracurricular activities and volunteer work. In addition, applicants must submit a minimum 500-word essay that explains why they are deserving of the scholarship.

HairMax Achieves New Milestones in Hair Growth with Statistically Significant Clinical Studies and FDA Clearance

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:28:56 +0100

Lexington International, LLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed 2 clinical studies of the HairMax LaserComb proving the efficacy and safety of 3 new devices for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (hereditary hair loss). The analysis showed that 95.4% of participants using the HairMax LaserComb experienced hair growth.

Furthermore, the average increases in hair count for participants in the HairMax LaserComb group was 20.4 hairs per centimeter squared, which is considered medically and scientifically significant. None of the participants in the studies experienced any serious side effects. Based in part on submission of clinical results, the FDA Granted Class II Clearance 510(k) K103368 of these medical devices for sale in the USA for the 'Treatment of Hair Loss and Promotion of Hair Growth' in males.

The two double-blind, device-controlled multi-center studies were conducted by Zoe Draelos, MD, David Goldberg, MD, Michael Jarrett, MD, and Abe Mercadis, MD, under GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines and IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval. These clinical trials are posted on www.clinicaltrials.gov. Submission of these data was a major component of the FDA filing and was a key factor in the agency's decision to clear the HairMax LaserComb. The FDA 510(k) Clearance further validates the HairMax as a non-drug option for treating hereditary hair loss in males.

Cure for Royal Baldness resurfaces a little too late for Prince William

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:40:49 +0100

It seems an especially cruel fate that while Kate Middleton's luscious locks get their very own, glowing column inches all over the globe, Prince William's hairline is receding quicker than you can say 'Westminster Abbey'.

A baldness cure might have come a bit late for Wills - we doubt even coating his head in Rogaine every hour between now and 11am next Friday would give him a full head of hair.

But there's good news for the couple's offspring. In case Kate Middleton's genes skip a generation or two, all is not lost. A cure of Royal baldness has just resurfaced - dating back to 1910.

Hair today, gone tomorrow: An Edwardian 'cure for Royal Baldness' comes a little too late for Prince William

Stem Cell Based Product for Aiding Hair Growth Launched by BioRegenerative Sciences

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:55:42 +0100

BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc., a privately owned stem cell therapeutics corporation headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA, announced today the release of BRS’s human hair regrowth product for women, called Hair Stemulating Complex for Women.

Clinical trials in men and women have shown significant hair growth within 4-6 weeks following the daily application of the stem cell-based formulation.

Dr. Greg Maguire, CEO of BioRegenerative Sciences, said HSC is formulated using BRS’s core technology where the molecules from multiple stem cell types are used to mimic the natural healing and growth processes of the human body.

Our S2RM TechnologyTM nourishes the scalp’s stem cell niche where the hair and the hair’s pigmentation develop.

Dr. Rita Friedman, a member of BRS’ Scientific Advisory Board, added For the millions of men and women who struggle with their hair loss, the results of our HSC trial indicate the potential for a highly effective treatment option that stimulates growth of new hairs along with increasing the thickness of existing hairs, doing so with increased natural pigmentation of the hair.

BRS’ new product called HSC represents a non-invasive and effective shift from conventional treatment options to one that can promote the growth of new or dormant hairs using the body's own naturally occurring regenerative mechanisms.

The Fact and Fiction of Summertime Hair Loss

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:08:35 +0100

Just in time for summer, Dr. Robert Leonard, chief surgeon and founder of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates, is setting the record straight on the top 10 myths of summertime hair loss in men and women:

1. Myth: Wearing a baseball cap or hats will cause thinning hair and loss of hair.

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum: Hats off to this myth! No matter what your mother has told you, wearing a hat does not cause hair to thin or fall out.

2. Myth: Exposure to chlorine in swimming pools will cause hair loss.

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum: Another dive in the truth department chlorinated water can affect the hair shafts by drying them out and making them more brittle, but does not cause hair to thin or fall out. Also, watch out for bleached hair---it has been known to turn green with exposure to chlorine!

3. Myth: Applying sunscreen to the scalp will cause hair to thin and fall out.

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum: No! If you have thinning hair, it is very important to use sunscreen on your scalp to prevent burn and worse. In fact, one of the first hints that a person is losing his or her hair is, indeed, sunburn.

Prince William should start work on a new crown now

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:43:11 +0100

On 29 April the world's media will be focused on the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, but those overhead shots of the couple walking down the aisle will show the full extent of Prince William’s rapidly increasing hair loss.

According to Advanced Hair Studio, Prince William's hair loss is not unusual as it affects over 40 per cent of men in their early to mid 20s.

"The key to keeping a full head of hair is early intervention.
"Our programs and procedures are the most technically advanced in the world and even at this stage of Prince William's hair loss we could assist him to get back to a full head of hair," say Advanced Hair Studio.

One of the most high profile recipients of Advanced Hair Studio's programs, Shane Warne, obviously believed keeping his hair was important.

Now that he is dating Liz Hurley he may very well have a good point.

Brazilian Blowup: It's Time for the FDA to Act

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:14:08 +0100

Massive hair loss, blistered scalps, severe rashes -- you might expect such complaints to prompt a federal agency charged with protecting public health to actually do something to protect the public. Not in the good ole U.S. of A.

According to documents released this week by Environmental Working Group, the U.S. FDA has known for years about health problems caused by Brazilian Blowout and keratin hair relaxers -- problems like the hair loss reported by actress Mary Louise Parker and many others.

Eight months ago, after complaints of severe allergic reactions (nose bleeds, difficulty breathing), Oregon Health and Science University tested the supposedly "formaldehyde-free" Brazilian Blowout and found significant levels of formaldehyde, a potent allergen and known cancer-causing chemical.

Canada conducted its own tests and acted quickly to ban the product; several other countries followed suit. Seeing no action from the federal government in the U.S., state agencies stepped forward to warn the public, and the California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the LA-based manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout.

Finally this week, the federal U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration jumped in with a health alert, warning salons to stop using formaldehyde-based hair straighteners.

Effects of menopause on hair

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:54:31 +0100

With menopause, the ovaries cease producing estrogen, the female hormone. This leads to many changes in the body including both increased and decreased hair growth. Hair growth, whether more or less, can impact self esteem due to the effect on one's appearance. It is important to be aware that excessive hair growth, both pre-menopausal and post-menopausal, can also signal abnormal endocrine function or a tumor, although most changes are normal and not worrisome.

Seven hundred and fifty-eight post-menopausal females aged 45 years or older were studied for the changes in their hair patterns. They were all of northern European origin.Twenty-five percent experienced generalized scalp hair loss. Nine percent found that they lost hair on the front of their scalp. In all, forty-one percent of women experienced some form of hair loss. As they continued to age, there was more hair loss over the entire body. Only 39 percent noted excessive growth on their chin and upper lip.

In men, the male hormone, testosterone, has its greatest effect on facial hair. Secondarily, it causes male-pattern baldness. Women make testosterone from the ovaries and the adrenal gland throughout their life. However, prior to menopause estrogen seems to have the stronger effect in women, limiting facial hair growth and maintaining scalp hair. Once the estrogens are lost, it would appear that the testosterone they continue to make causes hair growth on the face along with male-pattern baldness, similar to that in men.

Alopecia in African American Females May be Caused by Hairstyles

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0100

Many black women suffer from severe permanent hair loss, but little research has been done on the causes of the problem, often dismissed as a cosmetic worry. Still, chemicals used to straighten hair have long been suspected of playing a role.

Now, in one of the first attempts to assess the prevalence of hair loss among black women, researchers have reported that nearly one-third of a group of 326 black women had a type of central hair loss called central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, or C.C.C.A., which is diagnosed almost exclusively in black women.

The informal study, published online on Monday in Archives of Dermatology, also found that the women with the most extensive hair loss had higher rates of Type 2 diabetes and bacterial scalp infections than those with mild or no hair loss.

Women with extensive hair loss also were significantly more likely to have used braids, weaves and extensions in their hair.

Dr. Angela Kyei, the paper’s lead author and chief resident at the Cleveland Clinic Institute of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, said the report was one of the first to provide insight into the scope of the severe hair loss and suggested the problem is not just skin deep.

ARTAS System Receives FDA Clearance for Ground-Breaking Technology Treating Hair Loss

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:45:57 +0100

Restoration Robotics, Inc. a privately-held medical device company, today announced that its revolutionary technology, the ARTAS System, has received 510K clearance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) with black or brown straight hair.
The ARTAS System was developed in close collaboration with several leading hair restoration physicians to enhance the quality of follicular unit harvesting for the benefit of physicians and their patients.

We are thrilled to receive FDA clearance, and look forward to rolling out the ARTAS System to leading hair restoration physicians, said Jim McCollum, Chief Executive Officer, Restoration Robotics. Hair loss is a very real issue for millions of men in the United States. We’re pleased to offer a powerful new technology for patients who are interested in a safe new way to enhance their quality of life.

Going the Lady Gaga way with your hair? Beware

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:13:45 +0100

If you too vie for the crazy hairdos like Lady Gaga, here’s something you need to know. News is that the Grammy-winning singer is slowly balding.

Apparently, her wild hairstyles and the recent experiment, where she dyed her hair peroxide blonde, cost her dear. Known for her wild and eccentric hairstyles, GaGa’s excessive hair loss is being linked to her carelessness towards her hair, say reports.

A recent study called the World’s Best Hair Study 2010 conducted under hair research expert Dr Yash Kamath shows that Indian hair ranks highest on the parameters of thickness, shine, smoothness and tensile strength when compared with African and Caucasian hair due to their habits of oiling it regularly. Grooming practices which influence the health of the hair differ in each of the regions.

Africans follow the practice of braiding, tying hair very tightly, using neutralisers, etc while Caucasians are known to indulge in hair colouring, blow drying, using of styling products, etc. India, on the other hand, has been known to use natural home remedies for thick, long and beautiful hair,” explains Dr Kamath.

Health Canada warns of formaldehyde in hair straighteners

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:29:33 +0100

Health Canada has expanded its list of hair-straightening products that Canadians should not use, after they were found to contain excessive levels of formaldehyde.

The professional-grade products are available in hair salons, but are typically not available for sale to the public. Health Canada said it has received complaints of burning eyes, nose and throat, breathing difficulties and hair loss associated with use of professional hair-smoothing products.

The health agency has advised stylists to stop using the products and is working with distributors to stop the sale of the solutions.

Health Canada has previously warned against using a range of hair straighteners. The updated list of products identified during Health Canada's testing includes: Keratin Complex Express Blowout; Brazilian Keratin Treatment (Mint); Veloce by La Brasiliana; Zero (Apple) by La Brasiliana; and Moroccan Hair Treatment by Inoar.

The highest formaldehyde content in the tested products was 2.84 per cent, while the lowest was 0.35 per cent. Cosmetics in Canada are permitted to contain up to 0.2 per cent formaldehyde for use as a preservative.

Weaves, braids may speed hair loss in black women

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:24:46 +0100

Weaves and braids may contribute to a type of permanent hair loss that appears to be common among black women, a new study has found.

More than one-quarter of the 326 black women who participated in the study had hair loss on the top of their scalp, and of those women, 59 percent had signs of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, or CCCA, a poorly understood form of baldness that begins at the crown of the head and leads to scarring.

For many years, CCCA was known as "hot comb alopecia" because it was attributed to the use of hot combs to straighten curly hair. That appears to be a misnomer. Neither hot comb treatments nor chemical relaxers, which were used by more than 90 percent of the study participants, were linked with CCCA in the study, but braids, weaves, and other so-called traction hairstyles that tug at the scalp were.

Black women often maintain these styles for long periods of time, and the stress they exert on the scalp can lead to the development of pus-filled bumps, says the lead researcher, Angela Kyei, M.D., a dermatologist and chief resident at the Cleveland Clinic's Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute. "Over time, these bumps can develop bacteria" that can lead to scarring, she explains.

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Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:22:54 +0100

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Hair Club Not Only For Men

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 05:57:55 +0100

For those who don't want to emulate the gleaming scalps of Bruce Willis, Telly Savalas and Michael Jordan, there is an alternative: The venerable Hair Club for Men, immortalized in a late night infomercial by "I'm not just the Hair Club president. I'm also a client," intoned by founder Sy Sperling.

Renamed the Hair Club for Men and Women in 2005 in recognition of a growing demand by women for hair loss treatment, the company now has two offices in Connecticut, where non-surgical hair restoration is its business.

"I don't think people realize what an impact hair loss has," said Lydia Cassarino, managing director of the Farmington office. "It's very hurtful."

In their offices in The Exchange building, identified only by initials, there is a separate Hair Club entrance for women or new customers seeking privacy. There are nearly 700 members, who make visits as frequently as once a month, often on yearlong memberships.

There are no treatment guarantees, only hope, and science.

Protect Your Skin After Hair Loss

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 05:21:46 +0100

People who lose their hair temporarily from chemotherapy or disease, or permanently are more vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer on the scalp and face.

The U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases suggests how to help protect the skin after hair loss:

Apply sunscreen on any exposed area, including the face and scalp.

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s glare.

Don a scarf, hat or wig to shield the scalp from sun exposure and provide warmth.

If you’ve lost nose hair, apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment inside the nostrils.

No need to suffer alopecia in silence

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 05:02:32 +0100

An alopecia sufferer says the lack of information for women with hair loss about government help to buy wigs is "outrageous", and she hopes to spread the message at the Women's Lifestyle Expo in Nelson this weekend.

Janine Antram, who has Alopecia universalis, an auto-immune disorder in which all the hair on the body falls out, will be at the expo to promote her wigs and offer support for people who have lost their hair.

Her hairdresser noticed a thumb-nail-sized bald spot on Ms Antram's head in February last year. The Cambridge woman went to her doctor two days later with a bald patch now the size of a golfball.

"It was pretty scary. I didn't know whether I was sick or dying."

Within two weeks, she had 27 bald spots, and six weeks later every hair on her body was gone.

Muskego woman invents no-sweat liner to help athletes

Tue, 5 Apr 2011 04:32:39 +0100

Jodi Pliszka struggled with the same disorder that affected former Milwaukee Buck player Charlie Villanueva. They both suffered from alopecia, which is a condition where the body's white blood cells see hair as an infection. The white blood cells kill off the hair leaving a person bald.

Villanueva wears a headband, and plays basketball at the highest level in the world. Jodi is a different type of athlete with alopecia. She says, "Besides being in Tae Kwan Do, I'm a triathlete.

So I like to do the short triathlons, so of course running. I have no eyebrows or eye lashes so sweat would just pour into my eyes, and I know that most of the athletes out there, with baseball season coming up, sweat rolling into the eyes is something that we just kind of put up with, and I didn't want to have to put up with that anymore."

Jodi's creation is essentially a liner made of wickering material. In this case, necessity was the mother of invention. Now that her product is on the market, all kinds of athletes are finding it to be a practical aid. Jodi says, "Sheila Teramina, a four-time Olympian, used our product, and also the Australian Equestrian Team used our product in the Beijing Olympics."

Katie Price distraught by hair loss

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 05:15:07 +0100

The News of the World reports that the reality TV star is developing bald patches on her head. Price is said to have spent £50,000 on treatments over the past year.

A spokesperson for Price confirmed the report, saying: "Katie has lost some hair after an unfortunate situation with a hairdresser in the States."

Price is said to have been left distraught by the hair loss, describing her current hairstyle as "awful".

The newspaper quoted her as having told friends: "I have bald patches at the sides! It's awful, my hair is my life - without it I feel disgusting".

Peggy Knight Solutions: Finding Answers to Medical Hair Loss

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 06:12:10 +0100

Peggy Knight Solutions, a hair piece company that has helped thousands of people live with greater confidence, today announces the launch of a new website, www.peggyknight.com. The website offers those with alopecia, and other forms of medical hair loss, information they need to start improving their lives. Peggy Knight Solutions’ web resources and product information can help men, women and children begin to take back their lives and regain their confidence.

For those with alopecia, shopping for a quality hair piece or looking for reliable information can be a nightmare experience, says Peggy Knight, the owner of Peggy Knight Solutions. So our new website helps change that. It is designed for people who want clear information and who later may wish to speak to someone who really cares and understands their situation.

The new Peggy Knight Solutions’ website also helps people understand the causes of medical hair loss and find the right hair loss solution. Peggy Knight Solutions offers a complete line of high-quality custom hair pieces for people with medical hair loss.

Fading fast: Prince William's hairline is receding as royal wedding nears

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 04:52:27 +0100

Prince William looks like someone who has it all: royal status, a charming fiancee, good health, and an easy touch with his future subjects. But there is one thing he lacks: a full head of hair.

Casual observers who have not paid much attention to Britain's future king in the years before his recent engagement to Kate Middleton have been surprised by the extent of the 28-year-old's hair loss. William still cuts a tall, imposing figure, but his bald spot has been spreading as his hairline recedes.

It's even more apparent since his 26-year-old brother Prince Harry still sports a luxuriant supply of tousled red hair.

The British tabloids have been merciless in their coverage, constantly punning the "hair to the throne" theme, and comparing his hair loss to that of his father, Prince Charles, and the follically challenged prime minister, David Cameron.

Hot tub caused burns, hair loss, man says

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:07:38 +0100

Maple Ridge resident Ken Brassington said he suffered burns and hair loss after a trip to the leisure centre's hot tub.

When he got into the hot tub, he noticed his eyes started burning. He had to lean back to avoid the fumes.

After his swim, he said he went to shower and noticed his shorts were bleached.

Later, Brassington went home and said he noticed the hair on his legs and on the lower half of his body was balled up.

He took another shower at home and said some of his body hair starting falling out. The hair that didn't fall out had turned blond.

Brassington called the pool. They asked him to fill out an incident report and then go to emergency where they checked to make sure his breathing was normal, he said.

Brassington's respiratory system was fine, but he said he spent several uncomfortable days suffering from what seemed to be side effects from chlorine in the hot tub.

Brassington said he had sleepless nights and ended up wearing sweatpants on his job as a mailman, since his jeans irritated his skin.

He said his skin was itchy and his hair continued to fall out for days after the incident.

Jason Gardiner: 'Baldness was suffocating'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:58:33 +0100

Jason Gardiner has admitted that he had a hair transplant after feeling "suffocated" by his baldness.

The Dancing On Ice judge revealed the results of his reported £20,000 operation on the final of the skating competition last night.

Speaking to presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on ITV's This Morning, Gardiner said that he had been troubled by his lack of hair despite trying to "embrace" it.

Confessing his nerves at doing the interview, he said: "I have lived under one of these [hats] every single day for eight months. It's become kind of like a security and now - I'm thrilled with everything but it's nervewrecking."

Hair Loss Patients Getting Younger

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:20:32 +0100

About half of the patients who seek hospital treatment for hair loss are now in their 20s and 30s, a report finds. Analysis of health insurance hospital bills released by the National Health Insurance Corporation on Sunday shows that people in their 20s and 30s accounted for 48.4 percent of all 181,707 patients who received hair loss treatment in 2009.

The 46,090 patients in their 30s accounted for 25.3 percent, and the 41,914 in their 20s for 23.1 percent. Some 37,278 or 20.5 percent were in their 40s, and 21,046 or 11.6 percent in their 50s. Teens accounted for 18,390 or 10.1 percent.

Patients with alopecia areata, where small circular patches of hair fall out, topped the list with 137,000, followed by those with scarring alopecia (22,000) and those with androgenetic alopecia or male-pattern baldness (12,000).

Hair loss in young people is mainly caused by westernized eating habits and stress, experts said

Narragansett Resident Leonard Receives Philosophy Award by Japanese Society of Clinical Hair Restoration

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:37:46 +0100

Dr. Robert Leonard, the founder and chief surgeon of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates, was presented the Philosophy Award by the Japanese Society of Clinical Hair Restoration for his strong commitment to practicing honorable medical ethics in his treatment of male and female patients with progressive hair loss.

While this award is a great honor for me, I would like to express my deep, heartfelt condolences to the people of Japan affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami, Dr. Leonard said. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your country’s history.

At the recent 16th annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Hair Restoration in Okinawa, Japan, Dr. Leonard addressed an audience of Japanese dermatologists, plastic surgeons and medical specialists about the importance of being honest and forthright when treating male and female patients dealing with hair loss. He stressed the emotional and financial investment that patients instill in those in the medical field, and reinforced the necessity of employing the highest personal and professional standards.

Dr. Leonard’s presentation also covered his approach to treating women with hair loss. According to Dr. Leonard, 30 million women in the United States have the condition of female pattern hair loss, and it is often misdiagnosed, under-diagnosed, and even improperly treated by some in the medical community. Female patients with this condition are often the most prone to experiencing a great deal of anxiety about losing their hair.

Miss Delaware Kayla Martell on "The Doctors" This Monday

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:45:11 +0000

Miss Delaware Kayla Martell is scheduled to appear on the television program The Doctors this Monday, March 28th. The original taping occurred earlier this month. Kayla chose the National Alopecia Areata Foundation as her platform.

The Doctors is a nationally syndicated television show which airs five days a week. It features four respected doctors; ER physician Dr. Travis Stork, OB/GYN Lisa Masterson, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon, and pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears.
The doctors discuss and debate a wide range of topics in the medical field.

Kayla was crowned Miss Delaware in 2010 and chose alopecia (AL-OH-PEE-SHA) areata (AIR-EE-AH-TAH) and the National Alopecia Areata Foundation as her platform for the 2011 Miss America Pageant in January.

This was an effort to create awareness for the autoimmune disease which she has personally dealt with since she was ten years old. The 22-year-old Milford, Delaware native finished as a top ten finalist, only the third from Delaware to do so. Her reign concludes on June 11th, when the 70th Miss Delaware is crowned.

Unipex launches ingredient designed to reduce hair loss

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:03:15 +0000

Unipex, a world leader in the manufacturing and marketing of innovative active ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry, will unveil its latest release: Capixyl, at the in-cosmetics trade show at the end of March 2011.
Capixyl is an innovative and unique active complex designed to prevent, and stop the hair loss process and stimulate hair growth.

Capixyl, a proven alternative to address hair loss

Capixyl is a biomimetic peptide combined with a red clover extract. Based on the combined and synergistic action of its two ingredients, Capixyl™ targets directly three contributing factors in hair loss. It prevents hair miniaturization, favors a better hair anchoring, and reduces inflammation, an aggravating factor in hair loss. Capixyl is a clinically proven alternative to address hair loss and boost hair growth!

Clinical tests demonstrate its effectiveness in increasing the hair density by 46% in addition to being more effective on hair growth than the reference product on the market and without causing side effects.

HeadStrong centres offer cancer patients hair loss help

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:51:58 +0000

A new service is being launched to help patients in north Wales cope with the impact of hair loss while undergoing cancer treatment.

For many, losing their hair can be traumatic as it affects confidence and body image, say organisers.

They have set up specialist advice centres at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Glan Clwyd, in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire.

Specially trained volunteers, including former patients, will provide advice.

"For many women, the thought of losing their hair can be worse than the idea of having surgery," said Linda McCarthy, head of Breast Cancer Care Cymru.

"Hair loss can make people feel very vulnerable, so it's wonderful to be able to offer a service that can help boost confidence and make women feel better about how they look."

Lady Gaga is losing her hair

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:31:54 +0000

Lady Gaga has revealed in an interview with People Magazine that she has to get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out.

It looks like the years of dying her locks have finally taken a toll on her hair which is beginning to show the tell tale signs of over use of hair products with noticeable hair loss from the front hairline which is where the it is weakest on the scalp.

This would not be the first time a celeb has noticed hair loss from abuse of the scalp as was shown last year with photos of Naomi Campbell’s bald patches either side of her scalp as a result of years of wearing hair extensions.

The 24 year old Poker Face singer also mentioned that she suffers from sore feet with her panache for ridiculously high heeled shoes and goes to bed with her makeup on saying That’s not good for your skin, but I’m blessed with good genes. I don’t like to tan my face because it’s bad for wrinkles

Lady Gaga is known for her revolutionary artistic approach to fashion, music, video, art and live performance but many are worried about the toll it has taken on her.

Donating hair to those who need it

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:12:44 +0000

A full head of hair is something most people take for granted, especially girls. However, there are those like 10-year-old Jenna Cooley who don't have that luxury. They have a disease called "Alopecia Areata," that turns the body's defenses against body hair, leaving hair patchy at best and completely gone at worst.

Cooley, who lives in Alpharetta, has had the disease all her life. Her hair comes and goes in waves, often appearing as just bald patches in the scalp.
But for many others, the baldness is total. In men, the disease might not mean so much, but for the little girls who love their pigtails and ponytails, this can be a dramatic blow to their self esteem.

"You just don't know how bad it's going to get or when it's going to happen," said Cooley's mother, Diane. "The interesting thing is that when Jenna was little, we tried to shield her from it, even hide it from her. As she got older, we realized that wasn't the best thing. So we're trying to get her more involved with it each year."

So Diane started "It's Just Hair" five years ago to help those with alopecia. The stylists at Taylor Brooks Salon give a little of their time to chop off ponytails for donation to Locks of Love, a charity that makes wigs. While often associated with cancer patients, the majority of their wigs go to those with alopecia. To date, nearly 400 ponytails have been donated by It's Just Hair.

Camouflage thinning hair and alopecia with an instant hair transplant

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:21:16 +0000

There is now a safe, natural and scientifically advanced way to eliminate the appearance of baldness and thinning hair. It is not a spray, cream or cover up, and is totally compatible with hair treatments such as minoxidil.

NANOGEN is a new complex of tiny, micro-fibres that blend perfectly with existing hairs due to being made of the same organic Keratin protein as real hair. This gives an instantly fuller, more natural looking head of hair as the fibres transform the thin and colourless "vellus" hair into thicker healthy looking strands. Theatrical artists, entertainers and public personalities use Nanogen extensively.

NANOGEN is applied quickly and without mess by simply shaking the container over the thinning area, releasing thousands of microscopic colour-matched hair fibres, which intertwine with, and branch off of the real hairs. Charged with static electricity, they bond in fir tree patterns along the hair fibre so securely that they will stay in place all day, in strong winds and rain, and will not stain or smear, but can be easily washed out with a shampoo wash.

Bamboo helps fight baldness

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:15:49 +0000

Many think that bamboo helps only in the construction and paper industries. But what many do not know is that bamboo has a number of medicinal properties too.

Apart from it being a well known medicinal curative for stomach problems, which incidentally even animals know, bamboo helps in the regeneration of hair on the scalp. It is indeed a boon for those going bald.

Bamboo has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is also used in Ayurvedic and Unani preparations. Bamboo is used for a number of ailments ranging from simple tooth problems to venereal diseases like gonorrhea. It has been found to increase sperm count and reduce infertility.

Studies have shown that bamboo contains a number of minerals and vitamins. Ayurvedic and Unani doctors often prescribe bamboo, especially Bambusa arundinacea, for tuberculosis, leprosy and internal bleeding.

Men Report Sexual Impairment After Using Common Hair Loss Drug

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:23:00 +0000

Men who have taken a popular pill for baldness say they've experienced persistent sexual dysfunction for months, or even years, after stopping the drug.

The new study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that men who take finasteride, sold under the brand names Propecia and Proscar, may develop an ongoing loss of libido and orgasm, even after they go off the medication.

In some cases, they could have other lasting sexual side effects, including premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, according to lead researcher Dr. Michael Irwig of George Washington University's medical school.

"It's obviously having some effect on the brain," Irwig told AOL Health. "It's messing up different hormonal pathways. Some of these pathways are important for things like libido and sexual function."

Finasteride, the most common hair-loss pill, has previously been linked to "reversible" sexual impairment, as noted on the drug's label, said Irwig. But "this is the first series to find that symptoms persisted for at least three months despite stopping finasteride," he added.

Always Beautiful Announces High Quality And Handmade Head Scarves

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:28:02 +0000

Always Beautiful, one of the leading online stores for head scarves specializes in high quality, fashionable and hand made head scarves for cancer patients (www.alwaysbeautifulyou.com/).

Their head scarves are designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals dealing with hair loss. Always Beautiful head scarves for cancer patients offer a fashionable alternative to traditional cancer scarves, turbans, cancer hats and bandanas.

Always Beautiful head scarves are made in USA and each of their hand made head scarves are fully lined and reversible, offering two head scarves for chemo patients in one.

Most of the women are very particular about their hair and the unfortunate side effect of hair loss can negatively affect their self system. Sometimes individuals suffering from hair loss due to chemo treatment wear wigs however they prefer a more comfortable and fashionable solution.

Always Beautiful offers hand made high quality head scarves for hair loss and cancer patients and are available in two styles; the Kristen design, which offers a fitted look and the Gabriela design, which is slightly larger used for fuller head coverage. Both styles feature the easy tie design which eliminates the slipping inherent in many head scarves and turbans for cancer patients.

Milwaukee Hair Restoration Joins HairLossSpecialists.com

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:44:54 +0000

HairLossSpecialists.com is pleased to announce the addition of Milwaukee Hair Restoration and its satellite locations to the HLS nationwide network of certified hair restoration clinics and professionals.

Milwaukee Hair Restoration is one of the Midwest's leading hair loss treatment centers, with offices in Milwaukee, Franklin, and Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Each location is committed to connecting patients with the finest hair loss solutions available, including follicular unit transplantation.

The staff of certified hair restoration technicians at Milwaukee Hair Restoration offers same-day, in-office treatments, treating hair loss quickly and easily with minimal pain or discomfort and remarkable results.

Hair loss patients come from throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan to take advantage of Milwaukee Hair Restoration's elite services, which also include corrective hair restoration and eyebrow transplantation. All of the procedures at the clinic are overseen by hair specialists and experienced, board-certified surgeons Dr. Roger Mixter and Dr. Mark Blake.

Head Shoulders Dandruff cure thats cleaning up in China

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:23:23 +0000

Head & Shoulders has been one of Britain’s best-known shampoos for 60 years, helping to rid the population of dandruff.

Now its is cleaning up in China where it is helping millions afflicted with the embarrassing condition.

Huge numbers of the Chinese population are said to suffer from it.

But manufacturer Procter & Gamble hope the arrival of its shampoo will leave millions of Chinese confidently flicking their hair without any fear of unsightly flakes.

Irwin Lee, the man charged with exporting the product to China, said: Half of the population have dandruff.

Bringing in Head & Shoulders to address dandruff made a difference in their lives.

Before we brought the [shampoo’s] two-in-one technology hair-washing was not a very good experience in China. Dandruff is caused by sebum a greasy substance found on our scalps and a micro-organism called malassezia.

Derry postal worker loses hair in practical joke

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:33:48 +0000

A postal worker from Londonderry has suffered burns and lost clumps of his hair in what is understood to have been a practical joke gone wrong.

He discovered the hair loss when he took off a motorbike helmet he had taken from the staff locker room at Royal Mail's delivery office on Great James Street on Wednesday afternoon.

It is believed that an acidic substance had been put in the helmet.

Royal Mail have launched an investigation.

The postal worker had returned from his rounds at about 1600 GMT when he put on the helmet.

He did not discover anything wrong until he went home and took it off.

Potential Baldness Treatment?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:56:20 +0000

There has been a lot of discussion on the use of prostaglandin based treatments for male pattern baldness. This article looks at the evidence that is currently available at the time of writing (March 2011).

The prostaglandin family has been proven to induce the growth and darkening of hair and the eyelash has been particularly studied. Bimatoprost has even achieved FDA approval for the treatment of hypotrichosis of eyelash hair (inadequate or not enough eyelashes).

Studies on hair follicles found that the expression of prostaglandin receptors increased before and during the growth phase of the hair cycle.

A study published in a Swedish dermatology journal looked at the use of a prostaglandin analogue on monkeys displaying male pattern baldness and found a significant effect on hair regrowth, and another study using a prostaglandin agonist showed a positive regrowth of mice fur.

A Case control Study on Family Dysfunction in Patients with Alopecia Areata, Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:22:42 +0000

Family history can provide important information about a patient's psychological status, and thus their disease risk.

A multicentric case-control study on family dysfunction was performed on 59 patients with psoriasis (63.7%), atopic dermatitis (11.9%) or alopecia areata (25.4%), and 47 patients with minor skin problems (controls), all attending a dermatological clinic or a psychodermatological consultation.

The mean age of subjects was 47.7 years in the cases and 48.8 years in the controls.

Women represented 53% of cases and 62% of controls. Patients and controls first completed the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) questionnaire.

Hair loss medications can affect men's sexual health

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 05:35:12 +0000

A new study has shown that 5a-reductase inhibitors, commonly used to treat urinary problems in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and found in popular medications to treat hair loss, can produce, persistent erectile dysfunction (ED), depression and loss of libido, even after the medication has been discontinued.

Researchers, led by Abdulmaged M. Traish, of Boston University School of Medicine, examined data reported in various clinical studies from the available literature concerning the side effects of the 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride.

Prolonged adverse side effects on sexual function, such as ED, depression and diminished libido, were reported by a subset of men. Drug-related reduction in libido occurred in 4.2 pc and 1.8 pc of patients in the dutasteride and placebo groups, respectively. Reduced ejaculation and semen volume were also reported and in some patients, these drugs were associated with depression.

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Tue, 8 Mar 2011 05:50:05 +0000

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Lawsuit Blames Hair Loss Drug For Sexual Dysfunction And Mental Problems

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 06:18:40 +0000

A Connecticut law firm has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck & Co. on behalf of men who have taken Propecia, a prescription drug that combats hair loss but, its critics say, can also cause severe side effects such as sexual dysfunction and mental impairment.

Attorney Edward Jazlowiecki of Bristol has joined two other firms, in New Jersey and New York, in filing the suit, which alleges that Merck has failed to fully disclose the serious side effects of Propecia and failed to adjust its warnings in the American market even after European regulators forced the company to carry a stronger warning label.

Propecia, which is also marketed under the brand name Proscar, was originally introduced to treat men with enlarged prostates, but it won FDA approval in 1997 for the treatment of male pattern hair loss after patients noticed its restorative powers with hair. The drug's active ingredient is finasteride, which can help reduce the levels of the substance on the scalp that leads to hair loss.

But in many men, Jazlowiecki said, finasteride also reduces sexual function and leads to mental and emotional symptoms like anxiety attacks and insomnia that do not go away years after men stop using the drug.

The Truth Behind Sciatrical Alopecia

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 06:05:49 +0000

Scarring Alopecia or ‘sciatrical alopecia’ is a form of hair loss that causes the destruction of the hair follicles leaving scar tissue on the area of the scalp with the hair loss, so the hair cannot re-grow back. It is usually a slow painless progression that can ‘creep’ up unexpectedly.

Misdiagnosis dry scalp it ain’t!

Unfortunately a lot of misdiagnosis happens when the patient presents a ‘red, bumpy’ scalp to the Doctor as it can very easily be dismissed as psoriasis or a dry scalp!

If this rings any bells or you suspect this may be happening to you, please ask your GP for an appointment to see a dermatologist - those are the specialists who will be able to give you the correct medication and diagnosis required. (Do not take the word of your GP in this case!)

The problem with diagnosis of these scalp problems is that they look very much the same when they are ‘active’ and almost indistinguishable once they have caused the damage leaving the scar.

There are some tell tale signs to differentiate between types, but this must be done by a specialist (dermatologist)

Head&Shoulders Ad Campaign Reveals What's On Jenson Button's Mind

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 05:43:37 +0000

head&shoulders, the UK’s no.1 shampoo brand, launches its latest ad campaign today featuring brand ambassador, 2009 Formula One World Champion and Style Icon Jenson Button.

The cross-media campaign coincides with the launch of the new limited edition head&shoulders bottle featuring Jenson Button himself and containing the popular for men variant along with head&shoulders renowned dandruff protection, for up to 100% flake free hair.

Shot in Mallorca, the 30-second TV commercial captures Jenson in a variety of scenarios and taking a revealing look into what’s on his mind. From racing and pit stops to lie-ins, a cup of tea and the cheeky little perks, the unique advert finishes with Jenson affirming, Whatever’s on my mind, with the UK’s no. 1 anti-dandruff shampoo, it’s not dandruff.

About his new limited edition bottle, Jenson Button says, head&shoulders limited edition for men helps to keep my hair looking good and flake free. There are plenty of things on my mind but dandruff is not one of them.

Going Bald for Some Green

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 05:36:26 +0000

This coming March a few Quinnipiac students will take a bit off the top.

In association with the St. Baldrick's Foundation, students plan to shave their heads to help raise funds to combat childhood cancer. Participants take on the appearance of a child undergoing cancer treatment, and show that people care about their fight.

Participating students each raise money to meet a funding goal before shaving their head.

The St. Baldrick's Foundation is the largest volunteer-based cancer fundraising program in the nation. The foundation has about 147,000 volunteers, and has risen over $90 million for cancer research since it began in 2000.

The St. Baldrick's Foundation began on March 17, 2000 when founders John Bender, Tim Kenny and Enda McDonnell turned their St. Patrick's Day office party into an event for childhood cancer.

Twenty people agreed to shave their heads for the event, with a monetary goal of $17,000. Miraculously $104,000 was raised. The St. Baldricks foundation began as a pun on baldness and St. Patrick's Day, and evolved into one of the largest cancer fundraising organizations.

Tacoma Hair Restoration Surgeon Appointed to ISHRS Leadership

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:14:20 +0000

Robert Niedbalski, D.O., a hair transplant surgeon and medical director of Northwest Hair Restoration in Tacoma, WA, has been appointed to several leadership roles with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS), a non-profit medical association dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of hair restoration.

Dr. Niedbalski’s 2011 ISHRS appointments include:

Faculty of the Orlando, FL Live Surgery Workshop on March 16-19th where he will present a session on patient consultation and recipient sites and moderate the viewing of live hair transplant surgeries. Dr. Niedbalski will also be part of an expert panel on hairline design. The workshop serves as a training forum for hair restoration surgeons.

Chairman of the Fellowship Training Committee, a hair restoration medical training program that mentors Fellows to uphold ISHRS recognized ethics and standards.

Elected to the Annual Scientific Meeting Committee charged with planning the premier meeting in the field of hair restoration surgery. The 19th Annual Meeting will be held September 14 - 18, 2011 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Chair of the Live Patient Viewing session at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. At this session physicians will present actual patients for attendees to examine and discuss treatment protocol and specific techniques.

National Alopecia Areata Foundation Response to Mice Study

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:17:23 +0000

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation is optimistic about a possible breakthrough by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles and the Veterans Administration.

The scientists initially were studying a chemical compound that blocks the effects of stress on the gut. They used genetically altered mice which typically develop head-to-tail baldness because of overproducing a stress hormone.

The surprise came when three months after treating the mice with the compound, the formerly bald mice were full of hair on their heads and bodies. Another positive angle is that the hair stayed after only one series of treatments.

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation feels this study is interesting. The key to how to build on this research is to make the correct diagnosis of what alopecia the mouse model has. The relevance of this model to alopecia areata is unclear and will take further study to see if this will have a meaning for future alopecia areata treatments.

When you genetically engineer a mouse and get alopecia you usually get a very specific defect. When you modulate that defect with a compound directed at the defect you correct the problem caused by that specific defect.

Even Celebrities Have A Bad Hair (Loss) Day

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:04:56 +0000

There is a lot of media at the moment around hair transplantation and what men can do if they are going a bit thin, with more and more celebrities accepting, talking about or hiding their hair loss problems and solutions.

Although hair loss in men is one of the most widely accepted forms of hair loss and most common it is still a problem that causes major anxiety for most men (although the majority wont let on it bothers them!). A receding hairline or the arrival of a bald patch can have a dramatic effect on men's confidence and self-image. It’s something most men secretly 'fear' but hope will never actually occur.

After all, thinning hair and baldness is something that kids use to identify the elderly, despite the fact that the process can begin before 20 years of age!
A good head of hair is associated with youth, virility and attractiveness, so when hair loss occurs it can come as something of a shock.

Many men believe that if their father has a full head of hair, they’ll keep a good head of hair. But genetic hair loss is set by a predisposed combination determined by both sides of your family.

Hairoom (UK) The Leading supplier of Wigs for Cancer and Alopecia

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:08:11 +0000

For many cancer patients the most visible and confidence-sapping effects of chemotherapy is hair loss. But help is at hand thanks to the professional skills of Andrea Holden.

Wigs have come a long way in the last few years and Hairoom can help restore the confidence of people fighting cancer or those affected by other conditions such as alopecia.

Hairoom, based in Morley, is the newest agent in this area backed by the NHS to make and fit hairpieces and wigs for cancer patients and alopecia sufferers.

Andrea, 36, Manages Hairoom that was set nearly 1 year ago to help improve the lives of local people. The beauty of being an independent retailer means she supplies every major wig manufacturer from around the world. A lot of wig retailers are now owned by wig manufacturers that only stock their own brands which limits choice. Andrea says the importance of using a wide range of suppliers is that they all have their own strength and weaknesses. Ranges include Feather Premier Collection, Noriko, Amore, Sentoo, Gallery collection, Hair society, Hair Power, Gisela Mayer , Kyle Kaine as seen on TV, and boasts the European Raquel Welch collection that is very different and far superior to the Raquel Welch collection commonly known in the UK Andrea also has the Kyle Kaine Collection seen on TV, and is one of the few distributors to have the Raquel Welch European Collection. All wigs are carefully chosen by Andrea with the necessity wearer in mind.

9 Myths About Baldness

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:51:36 +0000

Nearly two out of every three men will begin balding by the time they're 60. Most don't part with their part willingly American males collectively spend $1 billion a year trying to hang onto those locks. And while there's no cure for a shiny scalp, there are a lot of supposed causes that men worry about more than they need to.

Recent research suggests that the most common type of hair loss, male pattern baldness, can be triggered by faulty hair-making progenitor cells in the scalp. Researchers long believed that men whose hair progressively thinsstarting with a receding hairline, and then stretching to the crown—lacked a sufficient number of these cells.

Rather, it appears that the cells are merely unable to complete their normal development and mature to a fully-functioning state.

That finding, published last month in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, could help researchers develop a treatment that reactivates and restores the malfunctioning cells.

Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon a Presenter at ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:43:28 +0000

Scott Boden, M.D., a board certified hair transplant surgeon and medical director of Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut in Wethersfield, will be an instructor at the 17th Annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Live Surgery Workshop in Orlando, Florida from March 16 19th.

Dr. Boden will teach a session on treating radiation-induced hair loss with the follicular unit hair transplantation technique. He will also serve as a surgical coordinator and demonstrate follicular unit transplantation techniques in one of the live surgery workshops.

Dr. Boden previously presented research posters at the 2010 ISHRS Seminar in Boston, documenting his treatment of two women who experienced radiation induced hair loss.

The ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop is in its 17th year of providing an intense educational forum in hair restoration.

Toppek Hair Fattener

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:11:35 +0000

An amazing leave-in treatment formulated to penetrate the hair shaft and "blow up" your hair for fullest, thickest looking head of hair.

Toppek Hair Fattener has an innovative nutrient delivery system that actually adjusts to your hair's ph to open the hair shaft and allow an infusion of body-building Keratin protein.

After the protein-charged formula is absorbed, the shaft is then "closed down" to seal in the thickening proteins.
Toppek Hair Fattener is packed with the highest concentration of pure Keratin protein of any Spencer Forrest hair care product.

In fact, it's so effective that some users actually need less hair building fibers to achieve their full-looking head of hair.

Use Toppek Hair Fattener every day to see a steady, continual increase in your hair's thickness. With it's clean rinsing formulation there is no unpleasant build-up. Your hair will actually feel cleaner, look shinier and be easier to style.

Safe to use. Toppek Hair Fattener has been designed to be compatible with all other Spencer Forrest hair products, as well as topical treatments for hair loss like Rogaine and Minoxidil.

Nanogen achieves widespread coverage

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:06:32 +0000

A revolutionary range of products designed to conceal and reduce hair loss has been introduced at Boots stores across the country.

Until now, Nanogen products have only been available from specialist trichologists, hair transplant surgeons, and hair replacement clinics.

Elliot Isaacs, medical director and founder of Nanogen, comments: More and more people are starting to take action when it comes to the issue of hair loss. Women now see that female hair loss is being diagnosed and addressed, and men, who for so long have been told simply to put up with it, are realising that they don’t have to.

We’re delighted to announce that Nanogen products can now be purchased at larger Boots stores nationwide and Boots.com. Having personally experienced hair loss at a young age, I’m passionate about making tried-and-tested products readily available to men and women suffering from thinning hair.

The Nanogen range has products to suit the needs of both men and women suffering from all levels of hair loss. Alongside camouflage products, designed to conceal hair loss, Nanogen also supplies treatment masks, supplements and growth serums to help reduce it.

Avodart Vs Propecia

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:12:44 +0000

Avodart/Dutasteride is very similar to Finasteride, the active ingredient in Propecia. They both help reduce the amount of the male hormone, DHT, in the scalp area. However, Avodart/Dutasteride inhibits the activities of two types of 5-alpha-reductase enzymes. In contrast, Propecia (Finasteride) only inhibits one type.

This makes Avodart/Dutasteride a supposedly more powerful and faster-acting weapon against hair loss than Finasteride.
Avodart V's Propecia: DHT hormone suppression

Effectiveness of Acodart/Dutasteride has been evaluated at different daily dosages, ranging from 0.5mg to 2.5mg and 5.0mg per day.
At a daily dosage of 2.5mg or 5.0mg, Avodart/Dutasteride suppresses close to 100% of DHT. This compares favourably with 5.0mg daily dosage of Propecia (Finasteride) which suppresses only 70% of DHT.

However Avodart/Dutasteride is very effective at small doses. At a daily dose of 0.5mg, DHT inhibition is close to 90%. Also, the level of DHT suppression is not significantly greater between 2.5mg and 5.0 mg.

Regrowing Hair: Researchers May Have Accidentally Discovered a Solution

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:46:18 +0000

It has been long known that stress plays a part not just in the graying of hair but in hair loss as well. Over the years, numerous hair-restoration remedies have emerged, ranging from hucksters' "miracle solvents" to legitimate medications such as minoxidil.
But even the best of these have shown limited effectiveness.

Now, a team led by researchers from UCLA and the Veterans Administration that was investigating how stress affects gastrointestinal function may have found a chemical compound that induces hair growth by blocking a stress-related hormone associated with hair loss -- entirely by accident.

The serendipitous discovery is described in an article published in the online journal PLoS One.

"Our findings show that a short-duration treatment with this compound causes an astounding long-term hair regrowth in chronically stressed mutant mice," said Million Mulugeta, an adjunct professor of medicine in the division of digestive diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a corresponding author of the research. "This could open new venues to treat hair loss in humans through the modulation of the stress hormone receptors, particularly hair loss related to chronic stress and aging."

Could Hair Loss at 20 Signal Higher Prostate Cancer Risk?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:50:51 +0000

Men with prostate cancer may be twice as likely to have started showing signs of male pattern baldness at the age of 20 than those without prostate cancer, a new French study suggests.

Men who start losing their hair in their 30s or 40s do not appear to face a similar boost in prostate cancer risk. And those whose hair loss starts in their 20s do not face a higher risk of developing the cancer at an early age or of developing more aggressive tumors, the research team noted.

Whether or not men who experience youthful hair loss may benefit from prostate cancer screening is yet to be determined, the study authors added.

"At present, there is no hard evidence to show any benefit from screening the general population for prostate cancer," study author Dr. Philippe Giraud, from the European Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, said in a news release from the European Society for Medical Oncology. "We need a way of identifying those men who are at high risk of developing the disease."

Noting that androgens associated with hair loss are also associated with prostate cancer, he and the other researchers called for more studies to see whether interventions might be appropriate for men with very early balding.

Hair have a promotion

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:16:27 +0000

A recent study has revealed that high flying men and women are using Cosmetic Surgery to get ahead in their careers.

The survey showed that 30 per cent of female executives and 17 per cent of male execs have undergone various cosmetic surgery procedures to help boost their career prospects and gain confidence at work.

54 per cent of women and 50.6 per cent of men would consider having a cosmetic surgery treatment if it would guarantee them to get ahead in their jobs.

Popular male procedures included Hair Transplant Procedures. This accounted for 7.4 per cent of men asked.

Andrew Cooper, Chief Executive of Surgery-Network.Com said: A huge number of men and women chose to undergo surgery to get ahead in their careers. With the recent newspaper coverage of Male Celebrities undergoing Hair Restoration Surgery this only reignites the interest they had previously and puts this back at the forefront of their thoughts.

Hair Loss and the Bible

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:05:32 +0000

One of the earliest mentions of hair loss is in the bible, below are a few instances.

Kings 2: 23

From there Elisha went to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some youths came out of the town and jeered at him. "Go on up, you baldhead!" they said "go on up, you baldhead!" He turned round, looked at them and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord.

Then two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the youths. And he went on to Mount Carmel and from there returned to Samaria.

Leviticus 13: 40-41

When a man has lost his hair and he is bald, he is clean. If he has lost his hair from the front of scalp and has a bald forehead, he is clean.
Numbers 6: 1-21

Dermenodex Thinning Hair Scalp Treatment

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:35:50 +0000

Dermenodex Fine to Thinning Hair Scalp Treatment for men was formulated to stimulate and fortify the scalp with vital nutrients, improve circulation and promote capillary activity helping to create a healthy scalp environment necessary for new hair growth.

Dermenodex Scalp Treatment serum for men contains special penetration enhancers and natural extracts to allow optimum absorption of the serum into the scalp.

Formulated with 3% Adenosine and concentrated Ivy makes Dermenodex Scalp Treatment an ultra-intensive, fully reinvigorating energizing treatment for the scalp.

Nourishes the scalp and helps stimulate scalp microcirculation while providing nutritional support to hair follicles.

Dermenodex Scalp Treatment helps to restore hair’s natural vitality, thick look and healthy shine. Gives hair a fuller appearance by enhancing the vitality of roots.

NeoGraft hair transplant featured on CBS 3 News with Dr. Paul Glat

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:21:44 +0000

Hair transplants have come a long way in a few years. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Glat of SeaHair in Bala Cynwyd demonstrated the latest automated hair transplant procedure on T.V. last night, with a patient in his thirties who experienced hair loss starting at an early age.
The NeoGraft device eliminates the need to harvest hairs by cutting out a large area of scalp from the back of the head as is done in the conventional strip method, which leaves a large and unsightly linear scar.

Instead, the NeoGraft process uses a hand piece with small pneumatic punch device driven by air pressure to remove follicular units of hairs, which are gently withdrawn individually from the scalp and collected in a small chamber in the device, where they are kept moist and ready for re-implantation. (Hairs grow naturally in follicular units, or groupings of one to four hairs.)

The hair units are then implanted by gentle reverse air pressure through the device into tiny slits created in the scalp.

This procedure, known as follicular unit extraction, or FUE preserves the naturally occurring groups of one to four hairs in order to achieve a natural look after implantation in bald or thinning areas.

Since hairs are left in the donor areas to grow without leaving a large scar, hair can be worn as short as desired. Single hair units are used for implanting in the hairline areas, while multiple hair units are used to fill in the rest of the areas designated to receive the transplanted hairs.

Madam CJ Walker Pioneer of Black Cosmetics and hair care

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 06:07:54 +0000

February is Black History Month, a time to remember and reflect on great African American who have helped shape the country. One of those who is being honored is Madam C.J. Walker.

Madame C.J. Walker, the first Black female millionaire and an innovator in hair and cosmetics, boasts one of the most recognizable names in Black history.

The woman credited with creating the hot comb was born Sarah Breedlove McWilliams Walker but donned her trademark Madame C.J. moniker.

In all actuality she did not invent the hair-straightening tool but adapted it to have wider teeth making it easier to use on Black hair.

Born to slaves, Walker worked as a washwoman before experimenting and vying for a product that promoted hair growth.

A victim of hair loss herself, Walker developed her Wonderful Hair Grower which promoted a healthy scalp reportedly through the use of sulfur.

Her growth ointment, along with a hair oil, scalp treatment and hot comb became known as the "Walker System" used by Black women to straighten their hair.

Current standards in the diagnostics and therapy of hair diseases - hair consultation

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 05:47:55 +0000

Hair and scalp diseases present an extensive diagnostic and therapeutic task.
Treating them is often a challenge for the physician in daily practice. Unclear diagnoses, chronic conditions with long-lasting therapies and the uncertainty of the patient may often lead to unsatisfying situations for both the patient as well as the doctor.

The complaints can be divided into
(1) hair loss
(2) increased hair growth
(3) abnormal hair quality

A structured history and the objectification of the clinical findings with the help of standardized diagnostic methods and score systems or classifications enable a diagnosis in most patients already at the first visit.

Moreover, such structured processes strengthen the treatment satisfaction and compliance of both the patient and the therapist. In the meantime, diagnostic measures and clinical practice guidelines are available for the most common hair disorders.

WADA mulling over introduction of hair sample test

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 05:53:33 +0000

"WADA is pondering to introduce hair sample test too to screen sportspersons for use of banned drugs. There is to check the drug abuse for a particular drug -- Clenbuterol -- that is currently on its banned list," Dr Ashok Ahuja, former head of the Sports Medicine faculty, National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala, said.

"This drug is an excellent muscular strength booster. The hair test can only tell that was the drug intentionally taken or not," said the man who is credited with having tested hundreds of dope-affected athletes said.

Talking about the drug, Ahuja said, "Clenbuterol steroid is given by veterinary doctors to pregnant cows to give birth to healthy calfs. It is also given to lambs and it is an excellent growth enhancer for livestock.

"Traces of this drug can be found in humans who have consumed meat from clenbuterol-fed animals. Since it is an excellent muscle booster it is unfortunately being used by sportspersons too.

"So to know that whether this drug abuse case detected with any sportsperson is because of intentional doping or because this drug got absorbed in the body while consuming meat of an animal fed with this banned drug, a hair test can tell it all," he said.

Hair Transplant Training Centre

Sat, 5 Feb 2011 05:26:53 +0000

Dr Tejinder Bhatti welcomed Dr Alex Ginsburg, the founder of the FUE technique, on his first visit to North India. Dr Alex Ginsburg, a dear friend of Dr Tejinder Bhatti came on a personal visit to Chandigarh to inaugurate a state of the art FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) Training Center at Darling Buds. FUE is the only "stitchless and scarless" technique for hair transplant.

Replying to questions by the press, Dr Tejinder Bhatti said that there is no scar with FUE technique and the person who has undergone hair transplantation can return to work the very next day.

Dr Alex Ginsburg is undoubtedly considered the pioneer of the FUE technique in the world. Earlier in the day, at a day long demonstration session of his technique to technical assistants and local doctors, at Dr Tejinder Bhatti's state of the art centre, Dr Alex Ginsburg showed the advancements of FUE which have made it so popular abroad. Dr Sarah Salas, another renowned name in the field of hair transplant surgery was also present.

New hair transplant process eliminates scars; doctors among the first patients

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 05:33:46 +0000

A new device for transplanting hair eliminates the huge scar left in the back of the head in the conventional "STRIP" method of hair restoration.

The NeoGraft is effective for nearly all degrees of hair loss in a fast and minimally invasive procedure.
The results are a natural looking head of hair, which can be worn short if desired as there is no need to cut out a huge strip of scalp from the back of the person’s head in order to harvest hairs.

Dr. Ken Williams is one of the first physicians to be trained in hair restoration using the NeoGraft automated procedure. He was so confident with the technology that he had his surgical team transplant 4,500 grafts into his own scalp to restore his thinning hair.

Dr. Williams says his results are dramatic. "Up close with my hair worn shot, the look is very natural, says Dr. Williams.

As an actual patient who underwent this procedure, Dr. Williams is committed to hair restoration surgery with NeoGraft.

Although follicular unit implants have been available for a number of years, before the NeoGraft device gained FDA clearance in 2009 the procedure had to be performed by hand.

This is a tedious process for both the patient and the doctor, which allows only a limited number of hair follicles to be harvested and transplanted in a single day. Patients often have to return for multiple sessions, making the procedure more expensive and more difficult.

Hair Club Medical Groups Dr. Daniel Didocha, Selected by the ISHRS as Hair Transplant Surgeon of the Month

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 05:38:43 +0000

When it comes to hair transplant surgeons, Dr. Daniel Didocha of Hair Club Medical Group is not only one of the most experienced physicians, but also one with a very interesting story. Dr. Didocha was recently named hair transplant "Surgeon of the Month" by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) in the November/December 2010 volume of the Hair Transplant Forum International. Hair Club Medical Group is a network of physicians whose practices are managed by Hair Club http://www.hairclub.com.

Dr. Didocha has been honored for a lifetime of work and innovation within the medical field and as of 1984, as a leader in the area of hair restoration. The article details Dr. Didocha's life - from his childhood in Queens, NY, through service time in the U.S. Navy, where he began a love affair with the field of medicine (Hospital Corpsman Program), to education both at Michigan State University (Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine) and Tennessee Temple University (Bachelors of Art in Psychology).

Dr. Didocha's story is one of perseverance, as he was told along the way that he was "too old" to enroll in premedical courses due to his time spent serving his country. This did not slow down Dr. Didocha, who continued with his schooling and ultimately joined a family doctor in practice until an opening came up in the emergency room department in Rochester, Michigan. There he became certified as an ER physician. Dr. Didocha worked both as a family physician and part-time ER doctor from 1977 to 1992, when he became focused on the field of hair transplant surgery.

Introducing Mens Rogaine Unscented Topical Foam

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 05:31:47 +0000

New Men's ROGAINE® Unscented Topical Foam is formulated to fit easily into any man's grooming routine with no fuss and no telltale fragrance. It's the same clinically proven, easy-to-use foam that regrew hair in 85 percent of men with twice daily use(1). ROGAINE® quickly penetrates into the scalp to revitalize hair follicles that have become dormant and stimulate hair growth.

Valuable consumer insight showed ROGAINE® that 57 percent of current users wished the product was unscented and 51 percent used the product less frequently due to the fragrance(2). The brand removed the fragrance to encourage better consumer usage. ROGAINE® should be used twice daily for best results.

If you experience hair loss, you are not alone: 40 percent of American men suffer from Hereditary Hair Loss. Hereditary Hair Loss accounts for 95 percent of all hair loss and can come from either side of the family.

According to a recent survey by Wakefield Research on behalf of the ROGAINE® Brand, Americans consider hair one of their best features, second only to their eyes.

HairMax LaserComb Clinical Trial Results in Females With Hair Loss Released at 2011 AAD Meeting

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 05:57:23 +0000

Lexington Int’l, developer and manufacturer of the home use, laser phototherapy medical device the HairMax LaserComb, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a six month clinical research study on treatment of females with hereditary hair loss.

The HairMax is presently the only home use device on the market that has FDA Class 2 Clearance for marketing for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males. The HairMax is also the only device of its kind to publish the results of the clinical study proving safety and efficacy in males in a peer-reviewed journal.

Clinical research studies on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in females have traditionally been difficult to conduct, so this study was carefully designed.

The trial was designed as a double blind, multi-center, device controlled study in females, complied with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP), and was monitored by Palm Beach CRO (Contract Research Organization).

Evaluation of the results of the trial were conducted in a blinded manner so that the evaluator did not know if the subjects were using the HairMax or the Control Device.

Head shaving not a firing offence

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:46:40 +0000

Sometimes a hairstyle means more than a fashion statement.

Winnipegger Stephanie Lozinski made headlines this week after shaving her head in support of her uncle’s plight with cancer. Many found the sacrifice inspiring, as few healthy people would consider total hair loss for the sake of someone they love.

But Lozinski says her boss at Sawatdee Thai restaurant on Provencher Boulevard fired her because of her new look, even though she wore scarves or wigs to cover her bald head during every shift.

If that’s the case, as it appears to be from the manager’s comments to local media so far, this waitress is right to speak out.

Of course, restaurants do have a vested interest in each employee’s image and a right to enforce a basic dress code. In general, it’s fair to require servers to wear uniforms, remove piercings, conceal tattoos or even cover a bald head during their shifts.

Like it or not, an employee’s appearance especially when it comes to cleanliness can make a big difference in how customers view the business they represent. An outfit of grass-stained, ripped jeans and purple hair, for example, doesn’t exactly scream fine dining. But if Lozinski consistently covered her head and was fired anyway, this case clearly crosses the line.

A wig or scarf is more than a fair compromise to cover a hairdo that bothers managers and/or customers. If the baldness was not even visible, how could it offend anyone?

Pharmacists not confident on hair loss, Regaine survey shows

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 06:44:26 +0000

Almost half (43 per cent) of pharmacists believe they should take a more active role in providing advice and recommending treatments to hair loss sufferers, according to a survey for McNeil’s Regaine.

The hair regrowth brand surveyed 50 pharmacists about their views on how they could help patients suffering hair loss.

One fifth admitted they were not confident answering questions on hair loss, with over a quarter saying they were less confident dealing with the topic than with questions on other men’s health conditions.

The results showed 49 per cent of pharmacists are asked for advice on hair loss at least once a month.

More and More Celebrities Are Embracing Hair Restoration

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:39:15 +0000

An interesting statistic: more than half (55%) of hair loss sufferers would be more inclined to consider having a hair transplant if celebrities or public figures were more open about hair restoration surgery, and men are more likely to be influenced than women (57% vs. 45%).

Over the last couple of years many male celebs have openly admitted to hair restoration, including Kevin Costner, Mel Gibson, John Travolta, Brendan Fraser, Jude Law and Nicholas Cage. Even Ryan Gigs now admits to a hair restoration therapy, although he is not the only sports icon to undergo hair loss treatment.

Cricket legends Shane Warne, Michael Vaughan, Graham Gooch, Greg Matthews and Saurav Ganguly, and English Rugby international Austin Healey are all ambassadors for the Advanced Hair Studio one of the world's largest hair restoration companies.

The truth of the matter is that a majority of men will lose their hair: 40% of men have noticeable hair loss by age 35, 65% by age 60, and 80% by age 80. The point: hair loss is nothing to be embarrassed about. If celebs are candid about their hair loss then regular folk shouldn't feel ashamed. Especially because baldness can be remedied.

Hair loss meds cause sex drive to recede: lawsuit

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:20:12 +0000

A Vancouver man has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Canadian men who claim to have experienced prolonged sexual dysfunction after taking medications to treat hair loss.

Michael Miller filed the suit in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday against pharmaceutical company Merck Frosst Canada and the affiliated companies that market Propecia and Proscar.

Both medications are brand names for the drug Finasteride, which is prescribed to prevent male pattern baldness and also for enlarged prostates. (to decrease the swelling? What does it do?)

Miller, who is in his early twenties, says he began taking Proscar when he became worried about his thinning hair. He claims he soon developed a much more serious problem.

"I lost interest in sex and I felt anxious in social situations for no particular reason." Miller said in a press release.

R Tech Ueno Completes Phase 2a Clinical Study of RK-023 to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:09:42 +0000

This clinical study was a double-masked (Note 2), randomized and placebo-controlled (Note 3) study under Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and RK-023 was applied 2 mL each to a hair-thinning part of scalp twice daily in the patients with androgenetic alopecia. Laboratory tests, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature and respiratory rate) and electrocardiogram were examined as the safety assessment.
Concentrations of RK-023 and its main metabolite in plasma were determined as a pharmacokinetic study.

Dermatologic examination for the degree of baldness, global photo assessment, subject self-assessment and phototrichogram (Note 4) were examined as the efficacy assessment.

Forty-eight patients (24 cases of the RK-023 group and 24 cases of the placebo group) were enrolled in this study. There was no severe adverse event. The frequency of mild adverse events was equal in both groups. In pharmacokinetic study, the main metabolite of RK-023 was slightly detected in plasma of only one patient.

This showed that the transdermal absorption of RK-023 from the scalp was low. In the efficacy assessment, the RK-023 group showed possibility of improvement in global photo assessment and in numbers of anagen hair (Note 4) from the baseline compared with the placebo group.

The president of R-Tech Ueno, Yukihiko Mashima, MD, PhD, provided the following comments: "RK-023 has been developed as an anti-aging or a lifestyle drug that is one of the areas on research and development in R-Tech Ueno. I am very pleased to obtain the favorable results in safety assessment and in efficacy of global photo assessment.

Hair myths leave many hair loss sufferers in the dark

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:56:40 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, getting a cow to lick your scalp will not help your hair grow back.

This, along with a number of other hair-related myths, are commonplace but when it comes to real solutions for hair loss, most people are unsure of their options.

Lucas Sojka, hair loss expert and managing director of hair integration specialists Hair Solved, said women are often misled by popularly believed myths and turn to unproven methods to deal with hair loss.

He added: Myths about hair loss are innumerable. From people fearing using hair products because they can cause hair loss to reducing the amount of time they wear hats as it adds tension to your scalp, many of these are illogical as well as inaccurate.

It is true that the number of hair follicles reduces in early 30s and with ageing, hair becomes finer. Excessive dying, blow drying and styling your hair can cause hair loss in the short-term but this is quickly replaced. Heat damage alone would not cause permanent hair loss.

Gail Porter shaves her head after alopecia returns

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:44 +0000

TV presenter Gail Porter shaved her head tonight after her alopecia returned.

The Scottish star was thrilled when her hair started growing back last year after the condition left her bald for five years.

But in November, she revealed it had started falling out again.

After her hair loss sped up quite rapidly in the past few days, the 39-year-old decided to shave it off – leaving a small Mohican at the front.

She posted the before, during and after photos on her Twitter page after asking her boyfriend Jonny Davies to do the honours.

Posting a picture of herself stroking her little blonde Mohawk, she wrote: ‘It’s all gone!!!! Kept a Mohawk though.’

Earlier on Friday evening, she appeared unsure over what to do with her hair, admitting it was horrible waking up to find clumps of hair on her pillow.

Fractional Photothermolysis Laser Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:51:49 +0000

BACKGROUND
Various trials have been conducted on the management of male pattern hair loss (MPHL). A variety of laser and light sources have been used for the treatment of MPHL.

OBJECTIVE
To understand the effects of a 1,550-nm fractional erbium-glass laser on the hair cycle in an alopecia mouse model and to study the clinical effects of the same laser used as treatment for MPHL.

MATERIALS AND METHODS
Irradiation was applied to the shaved skin of C3H/HeN mice using various energy and density settings and varied irradiation intervals. In a clinical pilot study involving human subjects, 20 participants were treated over five sessions at 2-week intervals. A fractional photothermolysis laser was used at the energy of 5mJ and a total density of 300 spots/cm(2) .

RESULTS
In the animal study, the hair stimulation effects were dependent upon the energy level, density, and irradiation interval. The anagen conversion of hair and the increase in Wnt 5a, ß-catenin signals were observed. In the human pilot study, incremental improvements in hair density and growth rate were observed.

Woman speaks out about hair loss

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:09:02 +0000

Hair loss is distressing, no matter who you are, but for women, it can be especially hard. To help raise awareness, with the Institute of Trichologists‘ Hair Loss Awareness Week starting on January 31, one March woman has spoken out about this embarrassing and often taboo subject.

The bald spot at the back of the 60-year-old’s head was first spotted by her hairdresser at a routine hair appointment in July.

I had noticed that the back of my hair on one side wasn’t going like it normally did, but I thought it was my hair being contrary, the woman, who does not want to be identified, said. But then I went to the hairdressers and she told me I had a patch. She said, ‘I think you have alopecia.’

The patch of noticeably thin hair had developed since her last appointment, just five weeks previously.

I was completely devastated. I had visions of myself walking around with a head like a billiard ball.

It’s a bit like waking up in the morning and finding all your teeth on the pillow.

Luckily the patch was not too large and with some clever hair styling, could be hidden. But over the next few weeks, she had problems with her scalp and scratching made her hair loss worse.

System aims to reduce hair loss risk

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:23:19 +0000

UK-based Paxman has launched a cooling system to reduce the risk of hair loss occurring as a result of during chemotherapy.

Paxman’s next generation hair loss prevention systems Orbis I & II - aim to minimise patient distress with figures showing that on average 70-90 per cent of patients who use the system do not require a wig.

The company is at Arab Health, the largest healthcare trade show in the Middle East, which will run from January 24 to 27 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

With trials already underway in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, the UAE offers Paxman further opportunities and they are looking forward to discussing further possibilities with potential distributors at the show, a statement said.

Cooling the scalp during chemotherapy means that less of the chemotherapy drug reaches the hair follicles so the hair is less likely to fall out; reducing distress for the patient at an already traumatic time and enabling them to have the confidence to live an unrestricted life.

Successful treatment of resistant alopecia areata with a phototoxic dose of ultraviolet A

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:44:02 +0000

The efficacy of a phototoxic dose of ultraviolet A (UVA) after topical application of 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) in the treatment of alopecia areata (AA) was evaluated previously in only one study. However, the possibility of spontaneous regrowth of hair cannot be excluded as sessions were carried out every 3 months.

To determine the efficacy of a phototoxic dose of UVA after topical application of 8-MOP in the treatment of AA resistant to other lines of treatment.

Thirty-five patients with AA were treated by topical 8-MOP application to the lesions followed by UVA irradiation using a phototoxic dose every 3 months for a maximum of four sessions. Severity grading of AA was carried out using the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score before and after treatment.

Fifty-seven percent of patients showed a positive treatment response (40% showed complete and 17% showed partial response) with significant improvement of SALT score. The mean cumulative UVA dose was 22±8.3 J/cm(2) . Mild reversible side effects were observed in 63% of patients after the first session.

Prison worker solves baldness with £15 nanofibre spray

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:40:47 +0000

Gordon Ramsay's £30,000 hair transplant has been hailed as a rip off by a prison warder who solved his own baldness - using a £15 spray.

Father-of-three John Banks, 47, was nicknamed Friar Tuck over his lack of hair but instead of resorting to expensive treatment he trawled the high street for a cheaper solution.

He bought a can of Nanofibres, which filled in the empty patches on his head with tiny keratin fibres that clung to his existing hair.

Mr Banks from Eastbourne, said: 'It just shows you don't have to be a rich celeb like Gordon Ramsay to cover up your baldness. I was amazed about how quickly the treatment worked; people noticed straight away and gave me compliments.'

The prison worker was 35 when he first began thinning and spent years cutting his hair short and wearing hats in a bid to disguise the growing bald patches at the top and back of his head.

Mr Banks said: 'I used to just grin and bear it when my hair first started falling out, but in the last 3-4 years it's started to come out much more.

'At first I had to cut my hair really short as I didn't want to have one of those awful comb overs.'

But three years ago the patches had grown and people began calling him 'baldy', with some saying he looked like Friar Tuck.

A face-recognising vending machine developed in Taiwan is able to offer hair-growing tonic to balding men

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:03:01 +0000

A face-recognising vending machine developed in Taiwan is able to offer hair-growing tonic to balding men and razors to people with beards, one of the inventors said Friday.

The vending machine, from Taipei-based Innovative DigiTech-Enabled Applications and Services Institute, is equipped with a camera that reads the faces of shoppers and then suggests products according to their gender and age.

"Our facial-recognition technology is more active than what has been developed in the United States and Japan, because it can actually offer shopping advice," said Tsai Chi-hung, a researcher at the institute.

As well as perceiving male baldness or facial hair, it is also able to suggest beauty products for young women and health drinks for older ones, according to Tsai.

The machine can also record the choices of shoppers who do not follow its tips to learn from its "mistakes" to be able to offer better suggestions in the future, he said.

Hair transplant patient has obscenity etched into scalp

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:26:29 +0000

A hair transplant patient was stunned when he shaved his head and discovered the word ‘W****R’ – etched into his SCALP.

Fuming Darren Hope, 40, walked around with the swear word on his head for a staggering 19 YEARS before a pal spotted it during a cricket match.

Darren had the implants, similar to the Gordon Ramsay’s transplant, done when he was 21 after his hair started falling out.

He spent £7,000 on the treatment at a top London clinic where follicles were removed to cover a bald spot on the crown of his head.

But the cheeky surgeon removed the follicles to spell out of the word ‘W****R’ in 2ins capital letters across the back of his head.

Although the operation gave him a full head of locks, Darren had no idea that his hair contained a swear word.

The ripped out hairs never grew back and unbeknown to Darren he was left with the swear word branded into his head.

Today single Darren, from Nuneaton, Warks., blasted the surgeon who performed the procedure.

Eyelash Solution Seeks Hair Loss Treatment diagnosis

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:51:00 +0000

Allergan, manufacturer of Latisse, is studying volunteers for hair growth clinical trials. The basis of the trials is on bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, .03 percent, the active ingredient in Latisse.

The company’s widely successful eyelash growth treatment, Latisse received approval from The Food and Drug Administration in 2008 with about 1.5 million bottles sold since. The treatment stimulates eyelash growth and researchers believe it could also do the same for patterned hair loss.

Currently, Allergan is conducting the clinical trials, due to be completed in February 2011. Initially, the company plans to study 28 patients comprised of both men and women with Alopecia.

Men chosen for the study have to suffer from male pattern baldness and the women must have female pattern hair loss.

Upon successful completion of the clinical trials, Allergan’s new drug would become the third solution approved by the FDA on the market to treat baldness in men. However, the drug would be only the second FDA approved drug to treat female pattern baldness or hereditary hair thinning.

Allergan registered the trial with the FDA back in August, starting the clinical trial in October. According to the information provided to the FDA, Allergan plans to test to different formulations on human subjects.

Laser Cap Device Offers Hope For Hair Loss diagnosis

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:07:35 +0000

Hair loss affects millions of American men and women, and the results can be devastating.

"One of my friends said to me that when you look at a woman the hair is the first thing you see, and that's the image of who you are," said Marsha Schildhorn.

When Schildhorn started losing hair at the front of her head, she turned to Boca Raton hair loss specialist Dr. Alan Bauman.

"We talked about a transplant, then he told me to try this new device," said Schildhorn.

The device is a flexible, low-level laser circuit board that fits inside just about any hat. Bauman calls it the Laser Cap.

"The circuit board is connected to a rechargeable battery pack that fits in your pocket, so you can wear this anywhere," Bauman said.

"I can be driving my car, watching TV, working in the yard, doing just about anything," said Schildhorn.

The cap is built on the same technology of in office laser hoods and at-home hand-held devices.

Drugs for hair loss and BPH may result in loss of libido in men diagnosis

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:39:51 +0000

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), in collaboration with colleagues at Lahey Clinic and from Denmark and Germany, have found that 5a-reductase inhibitors (5a-RIs), while improving urinary symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and possible hair loss prevention, produces significant adverse effects in some individuals including loss of libido, erectile dysfunction (ED), ejaculatory dysfunction and potential depression.

These findings, which currently appear on-line in Journal of Sexual Medicine, suggest that extreme caution should be exercised prior to prescribing 5a-RIs therapy to patients for hair growth or for BPH symptoms.

5a-RIs, finasteride (Propecia) and dutasteride, have been approved for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms, due to BPH, with marked clinical efficacy. Finasteride is also approved for treatment of hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Although the adverse side effects of these agents are thought to be minimal, the magnitude of adverse effects on sexual function, gynecomastia, depression, and quality of life remains ill-defined.

In order to determine the potential extent of this problem, the researchers examined the data reported in various clinical studies concerning the side effects of finasteride and dutasteride. After a review of the literature the researchers found that in a subset of men, prolonged adverse effects on sexual function such as erectile dysfunction and diminished libido were reported, raising the possibility of a causal relationship.

Discovering the Head Scratching Truth Behind the Problems of Hair Loss diagnosis

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:54:22 +0000

The thing you need to remember about hair is that it is dead! No nerve endings, no blood vessels, so it cannot repair itself, once it has been damaged the only thing you can do to use a hair products too possibly make it feel a bit better or cut the damage out.

The main culprit for hair damage these days must be over use of heated appliances Straightening irons are a major culprit in todays quick styling world, the hair is not built to withstand such intense heat, some straighteners are over 220°C which is way beyond what it can withstand!

The hair becomes dry and dull and it starts fraying at the ends of the hair and fracturing up the hair shaft! The only way for you to make it look better on a day to day basis is to (...yup you guessed it...) use straightening irons on it again, so the hair breakage cycle continues.

So what can you do to prevent this exploding hair?

Keep your straighteners below 180°C and dry off the hair with a hair dryer until you hair is totally dry.

Keep some distance between your hair and the hairdryer nozzle; don’t be tempted into placing it directly onto the hair to speed thing up.

Carey Mulligan's hair loss woes diagnosis

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:25:48 +0000

Hollywood beauty Carey Mulligan is desperate to grow back her hair which she had cut short for a film role.

Actress Carey Mulligan is reportedly taking a hair-loss supplement to regrow her hair after they were damaged following various hair cuts for her films.

The 25-year-old is said to be taking $38-a-month supplement, sold in salons, from hair specialists Kerastase.

Her hair was naturally long and mousy before she bleached them peroxide blonde to play a prostitute in the 2009 Johnny Depp gangster movie 'Public Enemies'. Last year she had her locks cropped into a tight, elfin style for 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' and she has since been struggling for it to grow back.

'She would do anything to have long, natural hair again, but she can't grow it,' dailymail.co.uk quoted Mulligan's friend as saying.

Anti baldness drug affects mens sexual health diagnosis

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 05:28:22 +0000

Some doctors have claimed that young men could be jeopardizing their sexual health by taking the world's best selling anti-baldness drug.

According to researchers, finasteride - sold in UK as Propecia - can cause serious side effects and that the drug's labelling is inadequate.

The prescription pill is extremely effective at stopping hair loss and in clinical trials nine out of 10 men didn't lose any more hair over a five year period.

Drugs' company Merck, which manufactures Propecia, claims on its website that less than 2pc of men could suffer sexual side effects, reports the BBC .

It mentions things like difficulty achieving an erection, but says the problems will go away for men who stop taking the drug.

There are doctors in Ireland and the US who claim that the drug's labelling is inadequate.

Merck said they continually monitor its safety and have recently changed the labelling after reports of sexual side effects continuing after people had stopped taking the drug.

They also claim those cases are extremely rare and could be caused by something other than Propecia itself.
Drug manufacturer denies the claim

On the contrary, the propecia drug manufacturing firm Merck posted on its website that only two percent of men were likely to suffer from the sexual adverse effects of the drug.

Male Pattern Balding May Be Due to Stem Cell Inactivation diagnosis

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 04:49:16 +0000

Given the amount of angst over male pattern balding, surprisingly little is known about its cause at the cellular level. In a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a team led by George Cotsarelis, MD, chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has found that stem cells play an unexpected role in explaining what happens in bald scalp.

Using cell samples from men undergoing hair transplants, the team compared follicles from bald scalp and non-bald scalp, and found that bald areas had the same number of stem cells as normal scalp in the same person. However, they did find that another, more mature cell type called a progenitor cell was markedly depleted in the follicles of bald scalp.

The researchers surmised that balding may arise from a problem with stem-cell activation rather than the numbers of stem cells in follicles. In male pattern balding, hair follicles actually shrink; they don’t disappear. The hairs are essentially microscopic on the bald part of the scalp compared to other spots.

We asked: ‘Are stem cells depleted in bald scalp?’ says Cotsarelis. We were surprised to find the number of stem cells was the same in the bald part of the scalp compared with other places, but did find a difference in the abundance of a specific type of cell, thought to be a progenitor cell, he says. This implies that there is a problem in the activation of stem cells converting to progenitor cells in bald scalp.

Hair loss during menopause treatable with right diagnosis

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 03:46:50 +0000

Dermatologists today have more options for treating hair loss during menopause than ever before. But according to one expert in the field of female hair loss, unless the right diagnosis is made, the treatments might be less than effective.

"We know more about the mechanisms of hair loss than we did a decade ago, and have a wide variety of pharmaceuticals and treatments to choose from," says Theodore J. Daly, M.D., F.A.A.D., director, Garden City Dermatology, Garden City, N.Y. "Getting the diagnosis right can lead you to a successful solution."

Female pattern is the most common form of hair loss during menopause, and affects approximately one in three women during this time of their lives. While gradual hair loss is often the reason for the office visit, getting to the root cause is crucial.

Other common reasons for hair loss in menopausal women are low thyroid and hormone changes, according to Dr. Daly, who is board-certified in dermatology, pediatric dermatology and dermatopathology.

Treatment of alopecia areata with 308-nm excimer lamp

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 05:36:27 +0000

Alopecia areata is considered to be a T-cell mediated autoimmune disorder.

The 308-nm excimer lamp is thought to be capable of inducing T-cell apoptosis in vitro, suggesting that the lamp might be effective for the treatment of alopecia areata.

We examined the effectiveness of the 308-nm excimer lamp for the treatment of alopecia areata. We recruited three patients with single alopecia areata lesions that were resistant to conventional treatment.

The lesions were exposed to a 308-nm excimer lamp at 2-weekly intervals. Hair regrowth was observed in all three patients after approximately 10 treatment sessions. Our study showed that exposure to the 308-nm excimer lamp effectively induced hair regrowth in solitary alopecia areata lesions.

Apart from erythema, there were no significant adverse effects.

Therefore, we suggest that it may be considered as a treatment modality for recalcitrant alopecia areata.

Baldness will not stop Miss Delaware

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 06:10:34 +0000

In a little more than 2 weeks, the Miss America Pageant will be held in Las Vegas.

One of our local contestants, Miss Delaware Kayla Martell, suffers from a rare condition that results is hair loss. But that was not enough to stop her from chasing her dream.

"If I had given up on my first, second, third or fourth try, I wouldn't be here right now," Martell told Action News.

The fifth time was the charm that crowned Kayla Martell Miss Delaware. Now she's primping and preparing for the upcoming Miss America pageant, where standing out in a group of 53 is the name of the game.

And that is something Martell's used to doing. Underneath the blonde tufts of her big and glamorous pageant hair, Kayla is bald.

"I couldn't believe that at 10 I was balding," Martell says. "Especially being a young girl. Your hair is your crowning glory."

Kayla suffers from alopecia areata (American Academy of Dermatology) - unexplainable hair loss.

Your body is essentially allergic to your hair. There are no proven treatments and no proven cure.

Saw Palmetto for Hair Loss

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 06:53:53 +0000

Serenoa repens is the medical name for the herb saw palmetto. The deep red fruit of this small palm grows wild in warm climates such as those found in the Southeastern United States.

The liposerolic extract of the fruit of Saw Palmetto is the most popular herbal supplement for the promotion of prostate health in Europe.

Research has shown that the herb Saw Palmetto has the same effects as finasteride in treating patients with benign prostate enlargement.
In fact, the herb is very popular and common in Germany and is available as an over-the-counter medication.

There are many research and studies in Germany that confirm the effectiveness of Saw Palmetto in treating patients with prostatic disease.

Studies have shown that saw palmetto is an effective anti-androgen. It acts in a similar way that propecia does.

Firstly it lowers levels of DHT in the body by Blocking 5 alpha-reductase. Secondly Saw Palmetto block receptor sites on cell membranes required for cells to absorb DHT.

Although no studies have been carried out on saw palmetto and its relation to hair growth.

Hair loss help proves wig business for Mel

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 07:34:52 +0000

An entrepreneur whose mum lost her hair after undergoing chemotherapy treatment has opened a luxury wig boutique.

Mel Burrell was devastated when her 55-year-old Pat Lowe was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus in 2008.

She lost all of her hair after a programme of chemotherapy and the experience shattered her confidence and meant she had to visit wig shops which were either clinical, uninviting and or very dated.

Her 32-year-old daughter, who has a background in financial services, was looking to start her own business.

And her mum’s horrendous experience prompted her to open luxury wig shop Parrucche in Virginia Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, geared towards women who have lost their hair through cancer or alopecia.

She said: It was in 2008 when she was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus.

She lost all her hair and my sister and I found ourselves going around all the wig shops with her. But we felt they didn’t provide the kind of service my mum needed.

Hair loss Firm Wants Prince William As A Spokesman

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:39:44 +0000

Bosses at hair loss firm Rogaine are courting balding royal Prince William for a major new ad campaign.

The heads of the hair care company want the groom-to-be to become a spokesman for them - and they're sending him a basket of goodies ahead of his 2011 wedding to Kate Middleton in the hope he'll be suitably impressed.

A company spokesman tells Life & Style magazine, "We’ve been watching Prince William’s growing bald spot closely for years, and we believe Rogaine can help.

"We’d love to send him our new Unscented Men’s Rogaine Foam. William would be the perfect spokesman for Rogaine because whether you’re a prince or an average Joe, hereditary hair loss affects one in four men.

"When he’s on the altar and the world is looking at the back of his head, he won’t have to worry about the hair that’s not there."

A Hair Loss Researcher With Purpose

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:07:08 +0000

Q. When did you first learn that you had alopecia?

A. In 1995, a time of big transitions in my life. After doing highly successful postdoctoral research on genetic blistering skin diseases at Jefferson Medical College, I’d arrived here at Columbia to start my own laboratory. I had just turned 30. I was getting a divorce. When you start your first lab, a researcher is expected to find something different from their postdoc work. For my first six months here, I sat thinking, What am I going to do when I grow up?

In the midst of all this, I went to a beauty parlor and the stylist said: What’s happened here? You have a big patch of hair missing from the back of your head. I ignored that. But the next day at the lab, I asked a colleague to take a look. She let out a bloodcurdling scream: You have a huge bald spot!”

I immediately went over to the clinic here. They said: Oh, you have alopecia. There’s not much we can do to treat it.

Q. Alopecia is genetic. Do you have relatives with it?

A. My mom and her mother had hair loss from a young age. I have a cousin also who lost all of her hair. Ironically, hair is a big part of my family’s life. My grandfather was a barber in Italy and then later in New Jersey. And my mother was a hairdresser before retiring. I’m the first person in my family to go to college and graduate school: Rutgers. My mother now says, You’re just another hair person you just do it differently.

Is It Dandruff or Dermatitis?

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:58:27 +0000

Severe dandruff is actually a disease known as seborrheic dermatitis, which requires prescription medications.

See a doctor if you have:

Scalp irritation

Thick scale deposits despite regular use of dandruff shampoos

Yellowish crusting

Red patches, especially along the neckline

Severe cases of dandruff are caused by a disease called seborrhoeic eczema or seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis causes greasy, bran-like scale. The seborrhoeic area - the scalp, the skin around the nose, the lines on the cheeks, the eyebrows, the ears and the torso - may also be red and itchy.

Folligen Solution Spray

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:50:32 +0000

Folligen is a non-drug product designed by Dr. Loren Pickart to improve scalp and hair follicle health and hair vitality. Folligen had its beginning as a skin repair cream that was being tested in the Dermatology Department at the University of California at San Francisco.

A 41-year-old woman with severe hair loss tried one of our skin repair creams because nothing else had worked to restore her lost hair. In two and one/half months she regained all her lost hair.

Other people began using our skin repair cream to counter hair loss and. in time, Folligen emerged as a distinct product.

Folligen's biological effect on hair is similar to other copper-peptide products such as Graftcyte and Tricomin which are skin repair products that aid hair growth and scalp health.

Silkskin pillowcases reduce wrinkles, prevent hair loss and frizz

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:19:40 +0000

Sleep is an important factor in the beauty bid for youthful looks. But where you lay your head during that rest-time is equally pertinent. As we are devoting more time and money to a variety of facial treatments and products we need to ensure that we get the benefits from them.

Sleeping on natural silk will help lock moisture in and ensures it a stays on your skin. Cotton and man-made fibres dry your skin out and soak up moisture. Silk is a living, breathing product containing proteins and amino acids which are very similar to those in human skin.
Natural silk also has the same PH balance, which helps to protect and maintain moisture levels.

Silk is also good for preventing 'bed head'. Using a natural Silkskin pillowcase allows hair to glide across the pillowcase without getting caught. Regular cotton pillowcases can get the hair caught and cause breakage, especially if you toss and turn a lot while resting. It prevents morning frizz and can also prevent your hair from falling out.

Silkskin spent two years researching and sourcing their totally natural silk pillowcases, which are known to reduce wrinkles, prevent hair loss and frizz. This is the softest silk you can ever imagine next to your skin.

Chemotherapy Hair Loss May Be Eradicated by Cold Cap Device

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:48:56 +0000

An experimental cold cap has the potential to eliminate hair loss in chemotherapy patients.

The DigniCap, a tightly-fitting, mechanical cap worn during chemotherapy, uses a circulating cooling gel that chills hair follicles, restricting the amount of chemotherapy they absorb.

About 65% of patients who undergo chemotherapy radiation treatment face hair loss, and for some, it can be a source of devastating self-consciousness.

47-year-old breast cancer patient Heather Millar, who blogs about her experience with cancer on My Left Breast, says she broke down when she realized she would lose her hair.

The hair, it’s not the most important thing, but it’s such a stigma of cancer. The minute you’re wearing a scarf or something, it makes social interactions weird, Millar said, according to MSNBC.

Full head of hair can help job search

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:49:11 +0000

Plug-In For Success: Looking for a job? Don that suit — and be hirsute.
One expert says the balding are at a distinct disadvantage, especially in today's tight job market.
"If you're looking for a job right now, if you match up a person with hair to a non-hairy person, the competitive marketplace tends to favour the people with hair," said Dr. William Rassman, a hair restoration surgeon and author of "Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies."
Increasing the hairs on one's head, he said, can boost self-confidence and even a career.
Rassman, who has been transplanting hair for 18 years, said his patients, especially those in the performing arts, have benefited from the surgeries, which are usually done in several sessions over the course of about a year.
And a full mane can help propel one even to the highest office.
"Take a look at all the presidents of the U.S. How many of them were bald? Eisenhower was the last one. Hair like Clinton's helps a lot; hair like Obama's got helps a lot," he said.
Hair restoration can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the amount of hair that needs to be transplanted. Drugs to slow down hair loss, such as Propecia, made by Merck & Co., meanwhile, would run about $900 a year, he said, and are not covered by insurance.

How stress over staying thin leaves 1 in 3 women with hair loss

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:59:12 +0000

The stresses of modern life have left one in three women over the age of 25 suffering from hair loss, research has revealed.

Experts believe a major cause is society's obsession with being thin.

This leads women to eat less as they try to imitate the skinny frames of celebrities, which means they are not getting enough nutrients which, in turn, is causing their hair to thin or even fall out.

A survey found that 37 per cent of women have experienced hair loss to some degree, with serious thinning a problem for 4.8million women in the UK.

Researchers argue that because the phenomenon is regarded as something that happens only to women in old age, the hair loss itself is adding to stress levels, accelerating the process.

Almost all of the 3,000 women aged 25 and over who were polled said they would be ashamed to say they were losing their hair.

A third of the women said hair loss made them depressed, while a quarter said their personal lives had been affected.

Bald head offers no vitamin D advantage

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:02:21 +0000

A bald head is no advantage when it comes to absorbing vitamin D from the sun, say scientists seeking an explanation for why men lose their hair.

The study, which researchers warned could be skewed by "undisclosed use of hair pieces or 'comb over' techniques", saw 296 middle-aged or older men recruited and rated according to their hair.

Skin type and how often they wore a hat or applied sunblock to their scalp were also taken into account in a bid to explain why older men commonly have higher levels of vitamin D than older women.

Almost half of the study group (48 per cent) had a full head of hair or only "mild" recession, while 15 per cent had "predominant" hair loss and 37 per cent were bald or had "significant" hair loss.

Despite the variables across the groups, researchers found there was no statistically significant difference in the men's level of vitamin D.