Comments for Hair Loss Q & A

Comment on Lowering a Hairline by Sheldon S. Kabaker M.D.

Sheldon S. Kabaker M.D. — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:07:11 +0000

The hairline lowering operation is not a hair transplant. It is a type of scalp reduction, as has been pointed out, that has stood the test of time. It is best performed on females who have no ongoing hair loss. Some males who have had transplants or will commit themselves to having them later might be considered only after extensive counseling. In general I discourage men from having this operation.If they are having male pattern loss follicular unit grafting should be considered first. Also women with female or male pattern loss should be similarly discouraged.

It is fabulous procedure for those women who are self conscious of a high ,masculine hairline, who have always had this condition , who have a familial tenecy for this and have adequate laxity of the forehead and scalp. The procedure does not preclude someone from having follicular unit grafting at a later date.

Comment on Patience: A Necessary Ingredient In Hair Transplantation by hopefull

hopefull — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:06:47 +0000

You are not kidding. Like Tom Petty said ” the waiting is the hardest part. Right now just past 5 months. Was considered an “early sprouter” Had frontal region reinforced with 1643 strip. Area is still “see through” so “hopefull to achieve greater density over the next few months. Been cutting my hair pretty short as the central peak is virgin and has alot more hair. Decided a few weeks back to let it grow out a bit. Time tells all tales …

Comment on Rogaine Foam by Bill aka - Falceros

Bill aka - Falceros — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:05:59 +0000

Marci,

Currently, Rogaine foam only comes in a 5% minoxidil solution which isn’t recommended to women. This is due to the increased possibility of unwanted facial and body hair growth. However, some women do use the 5% solution with even greater success than the 2% solution without the unwanted side effects. If the Rogaine for women 2% minoxidil formula isn’t aiding much benefit for you, you may want to speak to your dermatologist about potentially switching to the 5% minoxidil Rogaine foam solution.

Best wishes,

Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Associate Publisher/Editor

Comment on Rogaine Foam by marci

marci — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:14:14 +0000

Why is the foam only recommended for men? Are there bad side effects for women at the higher strength?

Comment on Hair Loss Patient’s Personal Review of Revita Shampoo For Hair Loss by Anti Hair Loss

Anti Hair Loss — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:44:26 +0000

I firstly think that a good shampoo is very relevant for your issue, think about it, when you brush your teeth you do it with teeth whitening toothpaste? do why don’t you do your hair the same.

Comment on Laser Therapy for Hair Loss: Medical Marvel or Quackery by Henry

Henry — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:42:22 +0000

I was thinking that an overhead home laser should work better than a laser comb. At least the time and amount of laser received by the scalp will be more even.

Comment on Is Aloe Vera Effective as a Hair Loss Treatment? by Bill aka - Falceros

Bill aka - Falceros — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:55:07 +0000

Richard,

Chemo and radiation therapy causes hair loss for reasons other than genetic ones. In many cases, upon stopping chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments, hair loss reverses itself and hair is restored to normal. Though Aloe vera brings certain soothing and cooling properties to the skin, I’ve seen nothing to suggest it will bring back hair regardless of the cause. In my opinion, talk to your doctor who adminstered the treatments and ask what your chances are of restoring your hair to normal.

All the Best,

Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Associate Publisher/Editor

Comment on Is Aloe Vera Effective as a Hair Loss Treatment? by Richard

Richard — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:22 +0000

I;m losing my hair, following a procedure of eigth weeks of chemo and radiation. Almost bald and still losing. Any chance aloe would help in this situation?

Comment on Using Hair Care Products and Cosmetics After a Hair Transplant by Henry

Henry — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:54:48 +0000

I am choosing between an overhead laser light and a laser comb. Thank you for sharing the low level laser therapy info.

Comment on Why is Bosley not recommended on your sites? by Bill aka - Falceros

Bill aka - Falceros — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:25:09 +0000

Koko,

Bosley hair regrowth formula, Rogaine, and generic minoxidil treatment are all topical solutions containing the same dosage of the active ingredient minoxidil. Thus in my opinion, purchase and use the lead expensive of the bunch since you’ll achieve the same end result.

I hope this helps.

Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Associate Publisher/Editor