Archive for November 30th, 2006
While hair transplant surgery is now a proven treatment for
restoring hair where it has been lost, Hair loss medication such as Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride), have made real contributions toward stopping and even reversing hair loss.
During the late 70’s and early 80’s it was discovered that minoxidil, used as a heart medication, had hair growing side effects. Minoxidil was tested for use as a topical scalp treatment for hair loss and proved to inhibit hair loss in many test subjects.
It has proven to be effective to some degree in slowing the hair loss process. For a minority of people it can even grow back lost hairs in the crown area (back of the head). However, Rogaine (minoxidil) does not slow or reverse the balding process in the frontal hairline area.
Rogaine is typically applied topically on the scalp twice a day, morning and evening. But once usage is discontinued the hair loss which had been inhibited will resume and the hair that was saved will be lost.
Rogaine originally required a prescription, but in 1995, it became available in 2% strength Rogaine over-the-counter. Today, men and women can buy 5% strength lotion over-the-counter as Rogaine or as generic minoxidil.
To date Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) are the only hair loss medications with FDA approval. Propecia’s active ingredient, finasteride, was originally used to treat enlarged prostate glands. It was discovered that, like minoxidil, it had the “side effect” of stopping male pattern baldness and for some even regrowing hair.
Propecia is taken as a pill once daily and acts to inhibit the body’s ability to create dyhydrotestosterone or “DHT”. DHT acts as the active ingredient or catalyst in the balding process.
Rogaine and Propecia
The 90’s brought great advances in hair restoration, both surgical and non surgical. Now most people can realistically halt and reverse their hair loss with truly natural results.
In 1988 minoxidil, Rogaine, became the first hair loss medication to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of hair loss.
In 1998 the FDA approved Propecia for the treatment of hair loss.
Propecia (finasteride) should NOT be taken by woman or children for any reason.
Learn about all your hair loss treatment options.
November 30th, 2006
Currently the only solution for regrowing hair, particularly in the hairline area,
is hair transplant surgery, an advanced surgical hair restoration technique.
Done right, a hair transplant is so natural that even a hair stylist cannot detect that a person has had hair transplants.
The days of the “corn row” or “Barbie Doll” hair transplants are long gone.
To achieve such truly natural results requires a dedicated and highly skilled staff doing a state of the art hair transplant procedure. The state of the art micro hair transplant procedure that our member physicians perform is called “Ultra Refined Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation”.
Hair transplant surgical hair restoration involves relocating (transplanting) the bald resistant hair follicles from the back of the head to the balding areas on the top and front of the head.
This process is effective and will last a lifetime because the hair follicles taken from the back of the head are genetically resistant to baldness, no matter where they are transplanted.
This procedure is regarded by most hair restoration physicians to be the “gold standard in hair transplants”. Learn more about this hair transplant procedure.
Because this very refined procedure is difficult to perform at the highest quality level only a minority of all hair restoration surgeons perform it successfully. Our member physicians have extensive experience performing this advanced and very refined procedure with excellent proven results.
Today hair transplant surgical hair restoration is an out-patient procedure requiring only local anesthesia. Most patients are surprised by how little discomfort they experience during and after their surgery. Many patients watch TV or sleep during their procedure.
Hair transplant surgery is the only certain way of restoring significant amounts of hair in balding areas. View hair transplant photos of actual hair loss patients.
Sharing information in the Hair Loss Learning Center forum with patients who have successfully restored their hair is a good way to begin the process of selecting a hair transplant surgeon with a proven record of restoring a natural hairline. Online consultation can put you directly in touch with one of the world’s top hair restoration physicians in your area who can help you assess your options.
November 30th, 2006
Today hair loss sufferers have several legitimate and proven treatments for restoring their hair.
Over the past decade in particular, treatments for hair loss have made huge advances. Hair loss medication like Propecia (finasteride), Avodart (dutasteride), and to a lesser degree topical treatments like Rogaine often can stop or even reverse hair loss in most people.
However, neither Propecia nor Rogaine has been proven to restore hair in the frontal areas. Only hair restoration surgery has been successful in restoring hair in the frontal hairline area once it has been lost.
Done right, hair transplants are so natural that even a hair stylist cannot detect that a person has had a hair transplant. The days of the “corn row” or “Barbie doll” hair transplant are long gone.
Hair replacement systems or “hair systems” have also improved and become more refined. Those who are extensively bald and want to restore a full looking head of hair may find a hair replacement system to be appropriate.
There are also topicals, such as sprays and applications, which can do a surprisingly effective job of giving a person the appearance of having a much fuller head of hair.
Future hair loss treatments also hold the promise of making baldness a disease of the past.
Each hair loss treatment has its advantages and disadvantages. We believe in empowering you with the tools and assistance to explore and evaluate all your treatment options. Ultimately the best hair loss treatment is the one that works best for you.
We encourage you to take your time and explore all your options before committing to any hair loss treatment.
Explore this and other web sites and compare notes with other hair loss sufferers about what does or does not work.
Our hair restoration discussion forum has over 30,000 searchable postings by other hair loss sufferers.
If you post your question or concern, typically several people will reply with helpful advice and suggestions.
To get expert medical advice and review all your hair loss treatment options, consider doing a free consultation with one of our quality member physicians.
To learn about our physicians, or to arrange a consultation, visit our physician finder.
November 30th, 2006
The Scalp Scripts line of products has been formulated to work together to maximize good hair and scalp cleansing.
The Scalp Scripts components are available individually or in Treatment Programs where they are part of the solution to providing a better and healthier hair and scalp environment.
• Scalp Scripts Shampoo Cleanser has been scientifically formulated without DEA/MEA and/or Sodium or Aluminum lauryl sulfate (SLS) derivatives as a part of its active ingredients.
• Dexpanthenol Scalp Therapy helps Minoxidil to work better by cleansing the scalp, unclogging follicles of sebum, and increasing the permeability of the scalp for gases and liquids.
• Coenzyme is believed to stimulate production of protein at the follicle level, reduce activity of the sebaceous glands and neutralize the activity of Alpha-Reductase (the enzyme responsible for the transformation of testosterone into Dihydrotestosterone or DHT).
• Scalp Scripts Vitamin Plus Conditioning Treatment provides over 40 essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids to the hair shaft, adding fullness and shine to all hair types.
November 30th, 2006