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Author writes about loss, family in India and US (San Diego Union-Tribune)

"Secret Daughter" (William Morrow, 352 pages, $23.99), by Shilpi Somaya Gowda: Sometimes the image in our minds of what we have lost is far greater than the loss itself, and so it is for Asha, who was given up for adoption by her birthparents in India. Read More →

Did Propecia Cause Anxiety, Cramps, Mood Swings, and Great Hair?

Hi there I’ve been using Propecia for nearly eleven months and minoxidil for the same amount of time. In the first three months of the treatment I experienced severe hair loss (shedding) and a succession of side effects such as anxiety, depression, stomach cramps, mood swings and slight swelling of my pecs. After this my hair became thicker and... [Read more of this review]

In the News - Coffee Is Good for Your Heart?

In non-hair-loss news, here’s a snippet from the article: Good news for coffee drinkers—new observational data presented last week at EPI|PNAM 2010, the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism 2010 Conference, suggests that multiple cups of Joe are associated with a lower risk of arrhythmias. “A... [Read more of this review]

Is Excess Sebum from MPB or from the Propecia?

I’ve been noticing hair loss across the crown of my head for about 18 months now. I have been taking Propecia for close to 8 months with continual shedding and thinning of my hair. More recently in the last month I have started taking Regaine as part of my fight against hair loss and though I have noticed less of the burning feeling on my scalp... [Read more of this review]

WATCH: Reversing Hair Loss (ABC News)

How lasers can help you regrow lost hair. Health - Conditions and Diseases - Hair Loss - Shopping - Skin Disorders Read More →

Hair affair to help cancer kids (Queens Courier)

Ladies with long locks and men with messy manes united at St. John’s University on Tuesday, March 2 to fight childhood cancer by shaving their heads or donating their hair to children in need. Read More →

Hair affair to help cancer kids (Queens Courier)

Ladies with long locks and men with messy manes united at St. John’s University on Tuesday, March 2 to fight childhood cancer by shaving their heads or donating their hair to children in need. Read More →

Over 30 Million Women Suffer From Thinning Hair. Now New Techniques Offer State-Of-The-Art Solutions (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

While baldness in men is more widely accepted, for women, thinning hair is socially embarrassing. Read More →

When is Balding with Fine Hair Considered Noticeable?

I hate to keep bothering you, but I’m full of questions! With fine hair, how much hair can be lost before it is considered noticeable? 25%? 50%? I am 4 months into using Propecia, and have new hair sprouting all over. I am surprised, as I have been losing hair for 20+ years. I am going to see where Propecia takes me, then finish it off with transplants. In... [Read more of this review]

Reishi Mushroom Inhibits 5-Alpha Reductase?

Hello Dr. Rassman, I know that you don’t put a lot of stock into herbal remedies for hair loss, but an article I found on the Reishi Mushroom does have some interesting information regarding the mushrooms effects on 5-alpha-reductase. Perhaps you’d like to look at this: Study Thanks for you wonderful blog and let me know what you think in... [Read more of this review]

McClintock High School students donate hair for good cause (The Arizona Republic)

McClintock students donate hair to Locks of Love for kids with medical hair-loss issues. Read More →

Propecia Shedding Started After 6 Months

Can Propecia cause shedding after 6 months? Or is it just a sign that it is not working as well as I once thought? My hair density seemed to get better but after the 6 month mark I have noticed a big step backwards. Thanks guys for the great info. If shedding were to occur, it generally begins upon starting Propecia and ends within a few months.... [Read more of this review]

McClintock students donate hair for good cause (The Arizona Republic)

Locks go to kids with medical hair-loss issues. Read More →

Hair affair to help cancer kids (Queens Courier)

Ladies with long locks and men with messy manes united at St. John’s University on Tuesday, March 2 to fight childhood cancer by shaving their heads or donating their hair to children in need. Read More →

In the News - Permanent Hair Loss from Cancer Drug Taxotere

Snippet from the article: Women who took a drug to fight breast cancer say they were never warned of a side effect – permanent hair loss – that left them looking sick long after they were treated for the disease. “I had a normal head of hair and I am now completely bald,” said Cynthia MacGregor, 50, of Montreal, who has been diagnosed with alopecia... [Read more of this review]

10 iPhone Wellness Apps for the Chronically Lazy (PC World)

iPhone apps that purport to help you stop hair loss, increase your sex drive and even perform your own surgeries. Read More →

Thyroid class is Tuesday in Vail Valley

Jacqui Slavin, of Functional Wellness LLC in Edwards, will present an in-depth exploration of thyroid function and physiology, tips about common foods to avoid, and natural supplements to be wary of if you have certain thyroid dysfunctions. Read More →

Can Propecia Results Improve During the 2nd Year?

Hey doc, I am 13 months in on propecia and my hair is a little worse than when I started. I have read that best results occur at 18-24 months. So have you ever had anyone who was unhappy with their results after 1 year on propecia, but the results improved during year 2? I can’t recall such a situation with one of my patients, but we do know... [Read more of this review]

Presstek Posts Larger 4Q Loss but Trims Costs (ABC News)

Presstek posts larger 4th-quarter loss on lower sales; cuts expenses Health - Shopping - Weight Loss - Hair Loss - Conditions and Diseases Read More →

Toxic Heavy Metals and Hair Loss

In a real Erin Brockovich style of events, residents of a coastal town in Australia’s state of Tasmania have been suffering hair loss, headaches, weight loss, and nerve damage because they’ve been poisoned by contaminated mine water, an accusation disputed by the mine. The poly-metallic mine in the small town of Rosebery produces zinc, lead,... [Read more of this review]

Win the War Against Hair Loss (ThirdAge)

Whether you're 30 years old or 80 years old, hair loss in women can be traumatic. Its victims try countless ways to cover up this problem -- and the results are often lukewarm at best. Read More →

Hair today, gone tomorrow (The Beatrice Daily Sun)

Local man raises money for MS, cuts hair for Locks of Love Read More →

Teen’s hair loss is charities’ gain (Deerfield Review)

Steven Hoffman's parents had been trying for years to get him to cut his hair, which had grown down to his chest in heavy metal rocker fashion. Read More →

I’m Not Seeing a Drastic Difference a Year After Hair Transplant

Dear Dr., I had a hair transplant (840 3-4 follicular grafts) in February of 2009. The areas treated were the large crown and also throughout the temporal areas. I still do not see a drastic difference. I am not sure why. I am continuously also using Rogaine foam and Propecia. When under any bright lights, I see such thinning as to where the transplant... [Read more of this review]

HairDX Finasteride Response Test Accuracy?

Thanks a lot Dr. for this helpful blog site that keep us well informed about baldness. Two weeks ago, I did a HairDx test (rxr) for finasteride response. Do you think such test is accurate enough to build upon? How much it’s acurate per cent? There are two HairDX tests — one which shows if you carry the genes for balding, and one which... [Read more of this review]

When Did You Know Propecia Was Coming to Market?

Hi Dr., You’ve mentioned in previous posts that you don’t know of any new hair loss treatment drugs coming out in the next few years. How far in advance did you know about Propecia coming to market before it was available to the public? Thank you I assumed Propecia would be coming to market after it was approved by the US FDA for clinical... [Read more of this review]

Rock & Roll Hair Salon, SLO Textbooks reopen after last week’s fire (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

The two businesses that remain intact at the Foothill Square in San Luis Obispo reopened this mornin Read More →

Are You Sure Minoxidil Doesn’t Block DHT?

You’ve stated on your website that minoxidil doesn’t block DHT. How do you know this? Perhaps this is the mechanism by which it regrows hair. I’ve tried finasteride and dutasteride with virtually no results. While my result with minoxidil hasn’t been spectacular, it has definitely been superior to the other two drugs. Minoxidil... [Read more of this review]

High Metabolism and Female Hair Loss?

Hi, I have seen your website and I have a question to ask. I just want someone’s opinion on some thing. I’m 26 years old (female) and I have hair fall and I have been to few doctors and I have blood test done for so many reasons and they all show normal. I still experience hair fall and I’m still trying to figure out what to do. I... [Read more of this review]

Hair today, gone tomorrow (The Beatrice Daily Sun)

Local man raises money for MS, cuts hair for Locks of Love Read More →

Ron Artest Shaves Purple and Gold Hair Following Loss to Magic (New England Sports Network)

Lakers forward Ron Artest had the word "defense" sketched into his head in three different languages in purple and gold hair dye for L.A.'s heavyweight bout with the Magic on Sunday. However, after an ugly showing that night, it was one-and-done for the crazy coiffure. Artest and the Lakers allowed Vince Carter to drop 25 points in the Magic's 96-94... [Read more of this review]

Tuesday Checkup: understanding “chemo brain” (WCPN Cleveland)

Anyone who's been through chemotherapy knows about the physical side effects -- nausea, hair loss, fatigue. But there are other side effects that are less common that doctors are only now beginning to learn more about. They include fuzzy thinking, trouble concentrating, and difficulty multi tasking. Read More →

Hair-lthy fare (The New Straits Times)

1. Dark green leafy vegetables Gorge on these leafy greens that are good for healthy hair because of their zinc, folate and vitamin B content. Spinach, broccoli and Swiss chard are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum. Read More →

Good nutrition the key (The New Straits Times)

I JUST had my second bundle of joy four months ago and, like my first delivery, I am suffering from bad hair fall, something which I really hope is just a temporary problem. Read More →

German Stocks Fluctuate as Deutsche Post Declines, RWE Climbs (Bloomberg)

March 9 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks fluctuated as Deutsche Post AG reported a fourth-quarter loss and full-year earnings that missed analysts’ estimates, offsetting gains in RWE AG and Bayer AG shares. Read More →

Kobe: Make some shots (The Press-Enterprise)

If only every fix for the Lakers' first three-game losing streak since Pau Gasol's arrival three seasons ago were as easy as getting rid of Ron Artest's embarrassing bright gold hairdo with the word "defense" trilingually dyed into it. Bzzzzzzzzzzzz. Hair Sunday, gone Monday, but what about tonight, when it's back to the court against the visiting Toronto... [Read more of this review]

Flamel Posts Larger 4Q Loss, Higher Revenue (ABC News)

Flamel reports larger 4th-quarter loss as expenses increase Health - Shopping - Weight Loss - Conditions and Diseases - Hair Loss Read More →

Patient Result — 8 Months After Hair Transplant (with Photos)

This patient is in his mid 20s and showed a Norwood class 3 pattern with additional recession in the temple area. The results posted below are after one procedure of 1733 grafts, with the photos taken only 8 months after surgery. I fully expect additional growth in the transplanted area with more time, but the patient is very excited with the way things... [Read more of this review]

Doctors That Don’t Do Miniaturization Mapping

When attempting to find a good HT Doctor, should one that doesn’t do a Miniaturization test be a strong factor in determining whether to use them? There are many doctors that do not map the scalp for miniaturization. It is a relatively easy procedure, and in my hands it is basic to using medications like Propecia, in determining the health of... [Read more of this review]

Catholic Memorial moves on to Super 8 semis despite loss (West Roxbury Transcript)

Catholic Memorial reached the state semifinals of the Super 8 hockey tournament despite a 6-5 overtime loss to Malden Catholic on Sunday night. Read More →

Senile Alopecia Years After a Hair Transplant?

If I get a hair transplant but develop senile alopecia many decades from now, when I’m in my 70s or so, will it be a problem? If you develop senile alopecia when you are much older, if your doctor produced a Master Plan for you, this should not be a problem. The doctor would have accounted for such a process in the plan, provided that he performed... [Read more of this review]

Rogaine Usage Instructions

I purchased rogaine for women to begin the regimen but misplaced the pamphlet which provides detailed instruction for usage, especially as it relates to chemically treated hair. Can I obtain this detailed information online and if so, where? Thanks This should be the same information that is included with the Rogaine (liquid and foam) packaging – For... [Read more of this review]

Author writes about loss, family in India and US (AP via Yahoo! News)

"Secret Daughter" (William Morrow, 352 pages, $23.99), by Shilpi Somaya Gowda: Sometimes the image in our minds of what we have lost is far greater than the loss itself, and so it is for Asha, who was given up for adoption by her birthparents in India. Read More →

Hair Loss Treatment Success: “Results have been excellent! Definitely worth it!”

“Bit sceptical at first, but it’s been a year, and results have been excellent! Definitely worth it!” Andrew Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss  Read More →

Hair Loss Treatment Success: “Results are excellent and fully worth it!”

“I was miserable when I started losing my hair.  I started treatments about 4 years ago and thought I would write to say how happy with the service I received & thankful to The Belgravia Centre.  After using Minoxidil and the Laser Comb, I am amazed with the results.  I had to stop the treatments for about one and half years, but now I... [Read more of this review]

I Can’t Find a Doctor to Prescribe Proscar Due to Liability Issues!

I am having trouble finding a doctor who will prescribe Proscar to treat my MBP. Every office I call turns me down based on “liability” issues (Including my Primary Care and other Dermatologists). I have been taking Propecia for over a year with great results (without any side effects). Thus, it seems like I would be a good candidate for... [Read more of this review]

Latisse for Hair Growth? Maybe.

Latisse for hair growth? Maybe. As women flocked in waves to buy the first FDA-approved prescription lash growth product this year, we weren't the only ones wondering if the product was just steps away from a potential cure for baldness too. Read More →

19.5 inches of hair donated by special teenager (Albert Lea Tribune)

Selena Zuniga may not be able to help others, but on Wednesday, she gave of herself. Read More →

Client Comments from Last Week’s Consultation Feedback Emails

Read how clients felt about visiting The Belgravia Centre for their tricho-check. Here are some of last week’s comments emailed by clients following their free consultation. Each comment is from a different client… “Both of the advisors I met with were very professional and helpful” “I found both Vaida and Pam very helpful. ... [Read more of this review]

Trevor “LOL” at Ron’s blond hair, Raja Barnes deserving ejection and Jordan and Adam on “Kiss Cam” (Orange County Register)

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Here's the timeline from my Twitter account during the Lakers-Magic game Sunday. It's in reverse order, so if you want to relive the game, start at the bottom. RT @Matt_Barnes22: No such thing as Kobe stopper ... badest... Read More →

Author writes about loss, family in India and US (AP via Yahoo! News)

"Secret Daughter" (William Morrow, 352 pages, $23.99), by Shilpi Somaya Gowda: Sometimes the image in our minds of what we have lost is far greater than the loss itself, and so it is for Asha, who was given up for adoption by her birthparents in India. Read More →

Heir loss ad ribs receding Royal (The Sun)

A CHEEKY T-shirt that shows Wills in a spoof advert for hair loss treatment is huge a hit Read More →

Magic stun Lakers (Orlando Sentinel)

Orlando hands defending champs third consecutive loss The question everyone wants addressed (other than the identity of Ron Artest's hair stylist) might have been delivered with a counter-punch,18 games from the playoffs. Read More →

Tempers Flare Up In Lakers’ Loss At Orlando (CBS 2 Los Angeles)

Dwight Howard was barking in the locker room, mocking some Lakers he claimed called his Orlando Magic team "puppies." Out on the court, the Magic showed they can bite. Read More →

Magic hand Lakers 3rd straight loss (Everett Herald)

Carter made his first 13 free throws and kept the Magic in control, showing signs of why Orlando made the move for the eight-time All-Star after losing to the Lakers in last year’s finals. Read More →

Magic deal Lakers 3rd straight loss (Fox Sports)

Lakers test Magic, but Orlando gets passing grade in rematch. Read More →

Magic survive to hand Lakers third straight loss (ESPN)

Vince Carter had 25 points, Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era. Read More →

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

BioCosmetic Center Announces the Launch of their New Website (PRWeb)

BioCosmetic Center announces the recent launch of the new website. The site details the various services provided by BioCosmetic Center centered around: weight loss, liposuction, skin/hair/face, and bioidentical hormones. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/weight-loss/bioidentical-hormones/prweb3685384.htm Read More →

REGION: Collective loss, anger in wake of Chelsea King killing (North County Times)

When Poway's 17-year-old Chelsea King was reported missing onFeb. 25, people felt fear for the petite girl with sea-blueeyes. Read More →

Moravia captures Section IV title (The Auburn Citizen)

BINGHAMTON - Geographically, Groton and Moravia are separated by less than 10 miles. Earlier this season, the too-close-for-comfort rivals tangled in a back-and-forth boys basketball game, in which the Blue Devils emerged victorious by a hair. Read More →

National League Team Notes (USA Today)

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BioCosmetic Center Announces the Launch of their New Website (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

BioCosmetic Center announces the recent launch of the new website. The site details the various services provided by BioCosmetic Center centered around: weight loss, liposuction, skin/hair/face, and bioidentical hormones. Read More →

Book relates what it must be like to have a ‘Secret Daughter’ (Post-Bulletin)

Sometimes the image in our minds of what we have lost is far greater than the loss itself, and so it is for Asha, who was given up for adoption by her birth parents in India. Read More →

Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss (Science Daily)

For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem -- and the results are often lukewarm at best. A better... [Read more of this review]

RegenePureA DR - Hair and Scalp Treatments and Hair Transplant Shampoo

Get hair transplant shampoo, dht hair loss shampoo and other best hair loss treatment products for mens and womens at the lowest prices. Read More →

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

Big East Tournament: Pitt women fall to Louisville (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Agnus Berenato is a blonde, but, perhaps, one of the greatest upsets in women's college basketball this season is the fact that she does not have a head full of gray hair or is Read More →

Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss

For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem -- and the results are often lukewarm at best. A better... [Read more of this review]

If Dutasteride is Safe for Prostate Patients, Why Not Hair Loss Patients?

Hello, I am turning 40 and have been on propecia for over 14 years. In the last year I have really noticed a decline in its effectiveness, and I uped the dose with no real results. I am seriously looking at switching to dustasteride and was wondering why there are a lot of safety concerns about the drug. It is prescribed for prostate patients with... [Read more of this review]

The Majority of Women Are Not Hair Transplant Candidates!

As regular readers might know since I’ve mentioned it in the past, I’m part of an email group of hair transplant doctors. We share clinical stories, exchange ideas, etc. There was an article in O Magazine about female hair loss and we were asked about percentages of female patients that are candidates for surgery. Dr. Robert Bernstein had... [Read more of this review]

Standard Motor Products 4Q Loss Narrows (ABC News)

Standard Motor Products fourth-quarter loss narrows on lower costs Health - Shopping - Weight Loss - Hair Loss - Conditions and Diseases Read More →

Transplanting From the Armpit to the Scalp?

i wanna know that can armpit hairs be the donor for scalp hair transplantation???? plz reply me soon I suppose anything is possible, but I doubt you’d really want to do this if you knew what the end result would look like. I have seen everything from transplanting armpit hair, pubic hair, and even beard hair to the scalp (I’ve not done these... [Read more of this review]

New Finasteride for Women Study

Snippet from the article: Molecular dermatology research and development innovator HairDX today announced the results of a six month pilot study that presents, for the first time, evidence that genetic mechanisms may predict treatment response to Finasteride for postmenopausal female Androgenetic Alopecia (female hair loss). Read the full article:... [Read more of this review]

I’ve Taken Propecia for 6 Years with No Side Effects!

Dr. Rassman, I really can’t think of any other industry - medical or professional - that has a preeminent member so willing to directly interact with the general public. You do a great service (and a excellent technical execution of it with your website) and I wanted to start off by thanking you for your contribution. Imagine a world that had... [Read more of this review]

How Testosterone Relates to Hair Loss

Baldness is often associated with a mans virility but a thinning pate can also be the butt of many jokes. If you thought a man’s hair loss was related to his testosterone levels, you’d be right. But perhaps not in the way you had assumed. Some believe testosterone is the primary cause of hair loss, and a few men can handle it by falling... [Read more of this review]

Dermatologists Can Help Women Win The Fight Against Common Forms Of Hair Loss (Medical News Today)

For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem and the results are often lukewarm at best. A better... [Read more of this review]

Neighbors abuzz as fundraiser adds awareness, subtracts hair (Park Ridge Herald-Advocate)

They were still counting the proceeds the day after the "Danny Did" buzz-cut fundraiser Feb. 28 at the Do or Dye Hair Salon, 6005 N. Nina Ave. Read More →

Treat yourself to this ‘milkshake’ when you’re down with hair woes (AsiaOne)

The Milkshake Hair Treatment, enhanced with ultrasonic heat therapy, is suitable for chemically treated and damaged hair. Read More →

Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss

For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. Read More →

Dermatologist speaks about common forms of hair loss and treatment options at 68th Annual Meeting (News-Medical-Net)

For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem - and the results are often lukewarm at best. Read More →

Women who took chemo drug say they weren’t warned of permanent hair loss (The Globe and Mail)

Maker of Taxotere says risk is low and not life threatening, but women angered by a lack of choice Read More →

HCG Diet: Weight loss miracle or recipe for disaster? (News 3 Las Vegas)

Is it really the magic bullet for weight loss, or a recipe for disaster? Injection of a pregnancy hormone first used for weight loss in the 1970s is making a major resurgence. HCG is not approved for use as a diet drug in Nevada but local weight loss centers advertise it that way. Read More →

10-year-old boy shares his locks of love (The Sand Mountain Reporter)

Jakob Lannoo, 10, of Albertville is unlike many boys his age. Walking into J. Curtis Salon on Wednesday afternoon, his long hair quickly became the envy of every woman. But the soft, silky strands didn’t stay around much longer. Read More →

Criteria for Prescribing Dutasteride?

Good day Dr. Rassman, Great forum with lots of useful info. What is your position on prescribing Dutasteride? I believe in the past you’ve stated you wouldn’t, but I also thought I remembered reading a post where you said you might under certain circumstances. I’m 45 years old and have been on Finasteride for 7 years and have noticed... [Read more of this review]

Probing Question: Can deafness be cured? (PhysOrg)

The New Orleans Saints won the Superbowl in February, and the crowd roared. Quarterback Drew Brees brought his one-year-old son to the field to experience the celebration-muffled through an enormous pair of headphones. Brees protected little Baylen's ears because he knows that repeated exposure to loud noise leads to hearing loss. But what if you're... [Read more of this review]

Minoxidil and OCD Medication

Hi Dr.Rass . I have been under OCD treatment for the past 11 years. I am undergoing SSRIs (Es-Citalopram oxalate) Would you recommend Finasteride in my case. Shall I try topical minoxidil will it in any way interacts with my OCD medication. I can’t recommend finasteride to you, since I do not know if you’re even a candidate and it is a prescription... [Read more of this review]

Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss (Newswise)

For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem - and the results are often lukewarm at best. A better... [Read more of this review]

Miniaturization Mapping for Women?

How do you do the miniturization map of the scalp for a woman? I want to do it myself using your procedure with the small digital microscope. Can you recommend a good hair specialist in the Boston area? Yes, mapping the scalp for miniaturization is a good idea for women. Significant miniaturization in the fringe area (donor area) is indicative of diffuse... [Read more of this review]

Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

MIAMI, March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem -- and the... [Read more of this review]

Skin of Color Population Faces Unique, but Treatable, Dermatologic Conditions (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Structural and functional differences in darker skin types contribute to skin and hair problems Read More →

Is Hair Regrowth from Propecia Just a Bonus?

hey doctor, it seems everywhere (mainly hair loss forums) i read it’s saying that propecia is meant to just maintain hair and that any regrowth is an added bonus. But propecia’s website says in their 2 year study that 66% of men had visible regrowth. 2/3 sounds like the majority of people should regrow hair. furthermore the 5 year study... [Read more of this review]

A a heads-upa on hair loss

Q I've always been very proud of my crowning glory and visit the hairdresser regularly to ensure my hair is always looking its best. Read More →

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

Why Do Some Men Have Increased Libido from Propecia?

Dear sir, When I started on finasteride I noticed a very strange but rather pleasant side-effect: an increased libido. This makes sense since finasteride raises the levels of total testosterone; it is, however, contrary to the science literature, which commonly reports DECREASED libido as a potential side-effect. Why do some men suffer a decreased libido... [Read more of this review]

BOYS HOOPS: Pennington downs Morristown-Beard, advances to Prep B championship game (Pennington Post)

PENNINGTON — Last year, Pennington lost in the Prep B state championship. On Wednesday, the Red Raiders have a chance to avenge that loss after defeating Morristown-Beard 59-43 Feb. 21 in the semifinals. Read More →

“I am absolutely amazed at the result, my hair is thicker and healthier than it has ever been before…”

“I just want to say how amazed and delighted I am at the treatment and its wonderful affect on growing all my hair back.  The staff are lovely and are always helpful.  Well done, keep up the good work.” 16/01/2010 “I have been using the Minoxidil and Laser Comb every day now for a year and I am absolutely amazed at the result, my... [Read more of this review]

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

Hair Club Relocates to a New State-of-the-Art Hair Restoration Center in Oklahoma City (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Hair Club, http://www.hairclub.com, has moved to a new hair restoration center at 5100 N. Brookline Avenue, Suite 780, Oklahoma City, OK 73112; (405-308-4182). Read More →

2 a Week: Success stories to inspire (KTUU Anchorage)

Sometimes it's hard to get inspired to lose weight, but when we find ourselves eating cookie dough on the couch, our weight loss spark is lit. Here are a few success stories from Alaskans to keep your flame going. Read More →

Big East Conference (USA Today)

Big East Conference-Around the Big East Read More →

The heartache of losing your hair: In this inspiring photo diary, one breast cancer victim describes how she coped (Daily Mail)

Rowena Kincaid is the first to admit that her long, lustrous hair was once her 'vice' - consuming much of her time and money. Read More →

10-year-old boy shares his locks of love (The Sand Mountain Reporter)

Jakob Lannoo, 10, of Albertville is unlike many boys his age. Walking into J. Curtis Salon on Wednesday afternoon, his long hair quickly became the envy of every woman. But the soft, silky strands didn’t stay around much longer. Read More →

Did My Chest Enlargement Come from Propecia or My Bad Diet and Heavy Drinking?

Dr. my hair loss started when I was 23. At that point I started researching my options. I’m now 27. My hair loss has progressed at slow pace (thank god). I tried propecia based on my research, a lot of which came from your blog. Right around the 3rd month I really felt like the loss at least stopped where it was at and if I would have kept taking... [Read more of this review]

Latisse for Hair Growth? Maybe.

Latisse for hair growth? Maybe. As women flocked in waves to buy the first FDA-approved prescription lash growth product this year, we weren't the only ones wondering if the product was just steps away from a potential cure for baldness too. Read More →

Does Minoxidil Halt Hair Loss or Does it Just Regrow Hair?

Hello, I’m an 18 year old white male. I first started wondering if I was thinning a little over a year ago. Since then I have gone back and compared photos and noticed a huge difference. I can no longer grow my bangs out without them looking thin and scraggly, particular the hairs coming from the temples. I have gone to a shorter haircut, and... [Read more of this review]

Gov. Perry defeats Hutchison in Texas GOP primary (AP via Yahoo! News)

Texas Gov. Rick Perry latched onto the rising wave of anti-Washington ire and rode it to an easy Republican primary win over Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, once seen as the candidate who could block his march toward four more years in the state's highest office. Read More →

Melanotan and Hair Loss?

Hi there, To get a tan I started using the drug melanotan II for a few weeks(i know im stupid). When I stopped a month later hair loss started. It’s getting worse every day. Before I used it I never encountered hair loss. I know you maybe not know anything about melanotan but was wondering if there could be a connection between my hair loss and... [Read more of this review]

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

Hypothetical Question — Propecia and Identical Twins

In response to “Propecia Benefits Won’t Last Forever?” I understand this is a difficult question to answer but say two identical twins under same environmental conditions etc were losing their hair, one took propecia the other didn’t and continued indefinitely, would some time down the track (say 40 years) would they reach the same... [Read more of this review]

Kelly Osbourne Dyes Her Hair Lavender (PHOTOS) (The Huffington Post)

After turning heads with a bleach blonde bob at Fashion Week, Kelly Osbourne has dyed her hair lavender in homage to Dame Edna Everage, the drag queen played by Australian comedian Barry Humphries. Read More →

Menopause and Thinning Hair

Look at almost any women's magazine and you'll get a silent but clear message: Beauty means having a thick, full head of hair. Read More →

I’ve Seen 3 Different Types of Doctors for My Female Hair Loss

I am a 47 year old african american female. I have been losing massive amounts of hair for the last three weeks. I have consulted with my family doctor, dermatologist and even a gynecologist. My scalp is very itchy and I also have external genital itching. Where else can I go for help? Female hair loss can be tricky in determining the source (see... [Read more of this review]

Gov. Perry defeats Hutchison in Texas GOP primary (AP via Yahoo! News)

Texas Gov. Rick Perry latched onto the rising wave of anti-Washington ire and rode it to an easy Republican primary win over Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, once seen as the candidate who could block his march toward four more years in the state's highest office. Read More →

UPDATE: Early morning fire destroys SLO restaurant, damages other businesses (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

The Cabo San Luis Restaurant is a complete loss. Kona’s sandwich shop has moderate smoke, water and heat damage and a nearby hair salon has some water damage. A yet-to-open architectural supply business was also completely destroyed. Read More →

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

A well-earned, fulfilling run coming to an end for UNLV senior Steve Jones (Las Vegas Sun)

His teammates constantly make fun of his hair, which after a couple months of growth is a fledgling afro. At 6-foot-1 — well, about 6-foot-4 if you include the 'do — he plays as both a back-up guard and power forward, often needing to use his hustle and strength to overcome a size disadvantage. Nearing the end of his days as a college student, like... [Read more of this review]

Perry defeats Hutchison (Straits Times)

AUSTIN (Texas) - GOVERNOR Rick Perry easily defeated US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to win the Republican nomination for Texas governor on Tuesday in a heated primary that highlighted the growing anti-Washington mood among voters heading into November's national elections. Mrs Hutchison was once seen as the candidate who could deliver Mr Perry's first... [Read more of this review]

Mane concern (AsiaOne)

It is not just old fogeys who are losing hair. The young and good-looking are facing balding woes too. At just 28, Prince William's position as one of Europe's royal crowns is becoming more established in more ways than one. Read More →

Suspect’s Uncle: ‘Their Loss Is Tremendous’ (WREG-TV Memphis)

Terrell Loverson is accused of murdering a Southland Mall security guard Read More →

We don’t want to strike but it’s our only weapon, say BA crew (Times Online)

She could be any young mother at the school gate were it not for the pencil skirt and red, white and blue cravat beneath her coat. Her dark hair scraped into a bun and with a flash of mascara, Julie Parks has come in uniform. Read More →

Reports of Rogaine Shedding Have Me Worried!

I’m 26 and have been thinning for the past year on top/crown and my hairline is receding a little. I have finally started rogaine and just found out about “shedding”. This makes me very nervous, and I have some questions: What percentage of men who use rogaine experience shedding? What are the side effects if I discontinue rogaine during the... [Read more of this review]

Youngest Person to Have a Hair Transplant?

Hi Doc, Firstly I would like to say great site!I have two questions: This is speculative but could be me in a few years: I know that you are not reluctant in performing transplants to you people, but if a 23 year old male came into your office having taking propecia for 4 years with a norwood class 4A balding pattern would you carry out the transplant... [Read more of this review]

St. Ursula students shed locks for love (NBC 24 Toledo)

St. Ursula Academy hosted a Locks of Love event Tuesday morning, helping children suffering from long-term hair loss. Read More →

Latisse on the Scalp? (Video)

Dr uses Latisse on scalp. Here is the youtube link I’d consider this as human experimentation and there is no evidence that Latisse (bimatoprost) grows hair on the scalp. It was FDA approved for growing longer eyelashes, but it is not approved for use on the scalp. Could it work? Possibly, but I don’t know why you’d want to be the... [Read more of this review]

I’m 21 Years Old and Had a Hair Transplant 10 Months Ago

I read your posts everyday and I would like to thank you for educating me and keeping me up to date. I’ve noticed several different times that you say there is no official age limit for a hair transplant. I would agree. I’m 21 years old and I had a hair transplant 10 months ago. For the first six months things did move pretty slowly but I would... [Read more of this review]

My Hair Texture Has Recently Changed — Was it Stress Related?

I have noticed a loss of hair and a change in texture in the last two months. I have been taking propecia for years and never had any trouble. I have been stressed and also cut my head open in a perfect vertical line in the front of the scalp. Could these be the reasons or is something else possible? There really is a difference and it is beginning... [Read more of this review]

Group will shave heads to benefit kids with cancer (The Sentinel)

Hair loss is just one small thing a child with cancer may have to overcome on the road to recovery. Read More →

Group will shave heads to benefit kids with cancer (The Sentinel)

Hair loss is just one small thing a child with cancer may have to overcome on the road to recovery. Read More →

Weight and Hair Loss Debate: Is Prevention Better Than a Surgical Cure?

If “prevention is better than a cure”, when is a cure deemed appropriate? Hair transplants were previously thought to be the only “cure” for baldness, but preventative hair loss treatments are now preferred by most specialists and surgery is considered a last resort. Health campaigns conducted under that same mantra aim to prevent... [Read more of this review]

Magnetic Clay–Inexpensive Alternative to Anti-Aging Remedies (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Unnatural levels of sugar in fruit drinks, cereal, soft drinks and processed foods place a great strain on the body that may cause hair loss, fatigue, illness and unhealthy aging. Read More →

Kansas State gets hair-raising wins (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Fear the beard. Read More →

Donating Hair Can Make a Difference for Cancer Patients (WEEK News 25 Central Illinois)

Hair...it can be a big part of a person's physical identity. And if you're a kid...the last thing you need to worry about is losing your hair. But when cancer strikes...and chemotherapy is the chief way to fight it...hair loss is inevitable. Read More →

Trichophytic Closure, Hair Transplant Scars, and Scalp Tattoos

Hey Dr. Rassman, I must tell you that your blog has become an important part of my daily routine and can not thank you enough for your continual work on it. I know you probably have your reserves about this head tattoo procedure, but how about getting it done just on the scars from a HT procedure, it seems like a great way to cover up scars for people... [Read more of this review]

Still Losing Hair 7 Months After Starting Propecia

Since starting propecia 7 months ago, my hair loss has become significantly worse. In the 3 to 6 month period, my temples and mid-anterior scalp became noticeably thinner. Although “shedding” in these frontal areas slowed down/stopped at the 6 month stage, my crown is now thinning even though I had not noticed any hair loss in that area... [Read more of this review]

Holy Trinity upsets fourth-ranked IMS (Washington Evening Journal)

MEDIAPOLIS — IMS senior forward Truman Shetler tugged at his hair as he walked off of Vernon “Bud” McLearn Court at Mediapolis High School. Freshman guard Chance Miller buried his head in his jersey. The frustration was evident after IMS saw a seven-point halftime lead over Holy Trinity in Thursday’s Class 1A District 10 final melt away into... [Read more of this review]

Regrowing Stress-Induced Hair Loss?

Dr. Rassman, I’m 28, been on propecia for 8 yrs with Diffuse Pattern Alopecia in the front. The drug has done a wonderful job at holding the loss. I wrote a couple weeks ago inquiring about upping a dose from 1mg to 2.5mg. My loss picked up in speed a couple months ago and from what I guess has slowed down the last few weeks. I had a chronic stressor... [Read more of this review]

New museum on life of Chopin opens in Warsaw (AP via Yahoo! News)

The last piano that Frederic Chopin composed on. A death mask made after he succumbed to what was probably tuberculosis. A lock of his brown hair. Read More →

Gray Hair Diameter, Follow-Up?

Re: Gray Hair, Changing Diameter? Did you ever do the measurements? I looked, but couldn’t find a follow up. No, I never did a follow-up to determine if the diameter of gray hair is thicker than non-gray. Sorry about that, but I find that I have too many projects going on to add a study into the mix. I know … [visit site to read more]  Read More →

Equinox International to Acquire Innovative Medical Technology

LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2010 -- Equinox International has entered into a binding agreement to acquire certain exclusive technology rights of Biostem US L.L.C., a Florida medical technology company, for a controlling interest in stock of the Company. The transaction has received stockholder approval and will close as soon as all regulatory ... Read More →

Menopause and Thinning Hair

Look at almost any women's magazine and you'll get a silent but clear message: Beauty means having a thick, full head of hair. Read More →

In the News - Simple Hair Loss Q&A

Snippet from the article: Hair loss may sound relatively minor but it is both distressing and common. It should always be investigated, as it can be revealing in regard to your general state of health. Read the questions and answers — Hair loss isn’t just a nuisance This is one of those articles that doesn’t really offer … [visit... [Read more of this review]

New museum on life of Chopin opens in Warsaw (AP via Yahoo! News)

The last piano that Frederic Chopin composed on. A death mask made after he succumbed to what was probably tuberculosis. A lock of his brown hair. Read More →

Coach suggests Susan Riegg open salon ‘and get busy’ (USA Today)

This month, Susan Riegg will open an "aesthetic services" business that provides services such as Botox injections and dermal fillers. Riegg plans to expand her offerings to include medical weight loss, teeth whitening and laser hair and tattoo removal. Read More →

Watson, McKinney & Artrip, LLP Announces Update to GE Class Action Lawsuit (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.----The class action lawsuit filed on behalf of people who have received excess radiation as a result of medical imaging conducted on GE CT scanners continues. GE has asked the Court to dismiss the case and is claiming that the patients’ hair loss and subcellular damage are not a “present injury.” The injured patients seek to create... [Read more of this review]

LOCKS OF LOVE: As hair falls in Lunenburg, hope grows for sick children (Sentinel & Enterprise)

LUNENBURG -- Five-year-old Katelyn Thompson reached a milestone Sunday morning, receiving her first big haircut -- and helping a kid in need at the same time. Read More →

Group will shave heads to benefit kids with cancer (The Sentinel)

Hair loss is just one small thing a child with cancer may have to overcome on the road to recovery. Read More →

Belgravia Launches Hair Loss Information Videos

Please scroll through our seven information videos below, each covering a different topic related to hair loss. Worried about hair loss? View Belgravia’s recently launched information videos. They cover a number of different topics and treatments for men and women, and they should provide you with everything you need to know to get started on... [Read more of this review]

A relaxed feeling (SouthtownStar)

The mother-daughter team Diane Hackworth and Shannon Holman, of Homewood, own Black Hair International, a hair-care line for African-American women who relax or chemically straighten their hair. Read More →

Bald Truth: Men, Make a Decision About Hair Loss

Make a decision. As soon as you realise you’re losing your hair, you need to decide if you want to stop it or not because hair loss treatment works best for those who act sooner rather than later. Two thirds of men will experience some degree of baldness and some will take it in their stride, but if you think it could be an issue for yourself,... [Read more of this review]

Hide away (AsiaOne)

Sparse hair? Salon pros revealed that there are various hairstyles to try so that you can still hold your head up high. Read More →

Group will shave heads to benefit kids with cancer (The Sentinel)

Hair loss is just one small thing a child with cancer may have to overcome on the road to recovery. Read More →

Group will shave heads to benefit kids with cancer (The Sentinel)

Hair loss is just one small thing a child with cancer may have to overcome on the road to recovery. Read More →

Group will shave heads to benefit kids with cancer (The Sentinel)

Hair loss is just one small thing a child with cancer may have to overcome on the road to recovery. Read More →

Mane concern (AsiaOne)

Find out more about premature hair loss. Read More →

Making sense of hair loss (KIVI Boise)

If you think you're losing your hair, get the facts about three common hair loss conditions. Learn what you can and can't do to save your hair. Read More →

Making sense of hair loss (WLOX-TV Biloxi)

If you're worried you're losing too much, gently tug on about 50 strands of hair. If more than one or two come out, you may have abnormal shedding. © iStockphoto.com Read More →

Making sense of hair loss (KMIR 6 Palm Springs)

"My hair was falling out in what seemed like handfuls," says 31-year-old Samantha Ames*, who began losing her hair 10 years ago. "I even started showering in the dark to avoid seeing all the hair go down the drain." Read More →

A very good hair day for bald men..

As John Travolta is snapped wearing what looks like a weave, we look at the latest surgical treatment that could finally give balding men the hairline they've been praying for. Read More →

Samson Hair Restoration announces new physician in Santa Clarita Valley. (PRWeb)

Dr. Craig Ingber an experienced Head and Neck surgeon has joined Samson Hair Restoration in the Santa Clarita Valley. (PRWeb Feb 27, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3654454.htm Read More →

Samson Hair Restoration announces new physician in Santa Clarita Valley. (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Dr. Craig Ingber an experienced Head and Neck surgeon has joined Samson Hair Restoration in the Santa Clarita Valley. Read More →

Locks of Love event today at Liberty Tax (The Advertiser-Tribune)

Liberty Tax Service is to host an event to benefit Locks of Love 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Liberty's office, 108 S. Washington St. Locks of Love is a public nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosi. Read More →

A very good hair day for bald men..

As John Travolta is snapped wearing what looks like a weave, we look at the latest surgical treatment that could finally give balding men the hairline they've been praying for. Read More →

Ask Kelli: Boyfriend Likes the Combover Look

Hey Kelli, I'm 24 and am dating a great guy who is 25. While it does not bother me, his hair line is definitely receding and I think it qualifies as male pattern baldness. Read More →

SVCC to hold first Locks of Love event this weekend (SaukValley.com)

DIXON – Area residents are needed Saturday at Sauk Valley Community College, for AmeriCorps’ first Locks of Love event. Locks of Love provides hairpieces, made from the hair of donors, to children who have long-term hair loss caused by various illnesses. Read More →

Rockstar Hairlines

I am slightly curious as to why many rockstar’s have such great hair and i can never tell if their hairlins is juvenile. I dont suppose you can tell me what class is Ian Watkins from lostprophets (Rock band) hairline appears to be? To me it looks low at the middle but thinning on the sides? This man has always had a great head of hair and i dont... [Read more of this review]

Masturbation and Hair Loss - A Different Perspective

Once and for all, in regards to thousands of emails i imagine you get, i have a question for you. I can see there is a miscommunication with the emails you receive regarding matsurbation and hairloss. The way people are wording the emails they send you such as ‘does masturbation cause hairloss’ isn’t what i think their trying to convey.... [Read more of this review]

In the News - Celebrities with Hairline Corner Loss

Snippet from the article: Sure, two of the most badass actors of recent American cinema — Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson — opted to shave their heads before they went bald naturally. But there are still plenty of successful men out there who resist the pressure to mask their hair loss, and the best among them are proudly rocking power... [Read more of this review]

Ask Kelli: Boyfriend Likes the Combover Look

Hey Kelli, I'm 24 and am dating a great guy who is 25. While it does not bother me, his hair line is definitely receding and I think it qualifies as male pattern baldness. Read More →

Holy Trinity upsets fourth-ranked IMS (Washington Evening Journal)

MEDIAPOLIS — IMS senior forward Truman Shetler tugged at his hair as he walked off of Vernon “Bud” McLearn Court at Mediapolis High School. Freshman guard Chance Miller buried his head in his jersey. The frustration was evident after IMS saw a seven-point halftime lead over Holy Trinity in Thursday’s Class 1A District 10 final melt away into... [Read more of this review]

Holy Trinity upsets fourth-ranked IMS (Washington Evening Journal)

MEDIAPOLIS — IMS senior forward Truman Shetler tugged at his hair as he walked off of Vernon “Bud” McLearn Court at Mediapolis High School. Freshman guard Chance Miller buried his head in his jersey. The frustration was evident after IMS saw a seven-point halftime lead over Holy Trinity in Thursday’s Class 1A District 10 final melt away into... [Read more of this review]

Silibinin and Propecia

Is it true that Silibinin inhibits cytochrome P450 enzymes? I take Propecia but also make my own herbal tea from milk thistle seeds and loose horsetail, mainly for the health of my liver and to get some extra silica. If Silibinin does inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes then is a waste of time taking propecia? Moreover, do you know of any other plants that... [Read more of this review]

Inherited Hairline, Inherited Hair Loss?

I inherited a strange hairline characteristic from my Maternal father, one side is and always has been far higher than the other, however it skipped his son. Does this mean I will have the same pattern of hair loss as my grandfather? I ask because everyone in the family except for his son (my uncle) has a pretty good head of hair. Should one even consider... [Read more of this review]

Mystery memory-loss man possibly identified (Independent)

Police said today they are now "95% certain" they know the identity of a smartly-dressed man found unconscious and freezing on a beach. Read More →

“have been visiting for over 5 years and still happy with the results!”

“Thought I’d write to say how pleased and thankful I am to Belgravia - have been visiting for over 5 years and still happy with the results!  Thank you and the team for always being so nice.” A Belgravia Patient Diagnosis:  Female Pattern Hair Loss        Month 1                             Month 64 Please... [Read more of this review]

Your Source for Daily FOREX Market News and Analysis (Daily FX)

We sold USDJPY at 90.14. After coming within a hair of tripping our stop-loss, prices turned sharply lower at the top of a downward-sloping channel established from March 2009, putting in a Three Inside Down bearish reversal candlestick pattern and sinking past the 90.00 figure. Read More →

Man with memory loss found on Brighton beach (Times Online)

Police appealed for the public’s help yesterday to identify a smartly dressed man suffering from memory loss who was found on Brighton beach. Read More →

Any Hair Growth Miracle Stories?

Doctor — I know you don’t want to raise anybody’s hopes. But here’s a question you’ve haven’t addressed before (amazingly) — I think. Are there any miracle stories you’ve seen? Where someone came in with a lot of miniaturization, at a young age, and somehow didn’t get much worse even without treatment? Or... [Read more of this review]

Finasteride Kills Hamster Sperm?

The effect of finasteride on spermatogenesis I was wondering if you had see this study on hampsters? It concluses that animals treated with finasteride showed significant changes to the testicular seminiferous tubules as well as on spermatogenesis when compared to the control group. Sounds scary! Is it something to worry about? Link: Study  Read More →

I Skipped 2 Weeks of Propecia — Did It Cause My Hair Loss?

Hey Doc, I have been on propecia for almost 2 years now, last summer marked my 1st full year on the drug. Last summer (late August) I missed 2 weeks of the pill and soon after realized that my crown got a bit balder. Now the crown has gotten a bit more balder - my question is, is there any way to tell whether the 2 weeks of missed dosage caused this... [Read more of this review]

In the News - Prince William’s Hair

Snippet from the article: Prince William has found himself in a hairy situation. The British royal, 27, appears on the new cover of Hello! Magazine with a suspicious head of full, dark hair, a far cry from his usual thinning mane. While it looks as though the prince dyed his hair, inside images prove the cover photo may have been the result of some... [Read more of this review]

Rochester student accused of burning teacher’s hair (WXOW 19 La Crosse)

ROCHESTER, Minnesota (WXOW)  - A student is accused of assaulting a teacher at Burr Oak School in Southeast Rochester. Read More →

Memory loss man a mystery (The Sun)

A MAN found on a beach two weeks ago has suffered total memory loss, say cops Read More →

Mystery of memory loss man found on beach solved as woman comes forward and says ‘I know him’ (Daily Mail: World News)

A friend who recognised the man's photo from media reports is travelling to East Sussex to help police identify the man who is suffering from memory loss. Read More →

Flu After a Hair Transplant

Dear Sir, First of all, congratulations for this site and all the usefull info that comes with it. Im in my 15 day after my mega FUE sesion and i got flu with some fever. Is there any chance that this will interfere with my process due to the high temperature or the use of medication like antibiotics and ibuprofene?. Thanks in advance for your attention... [Read more of this review]

Memory loss man’s identity sought (BBC News)

Police work to establish the identity of a man with memory loss who was found unconscious on Brighton beach. Read More →

Bad-hair day help (Sun Star)

THERE are many ways you might be taxing your glorious tresses. What’s your emergency? Well, grieve not; there are easy fixes at hand (from Redbook). Take the hair-raising test read more Read More →

Whale and the Ponytail: Was Long Hair Fatal? (ABC News)

A female trainer was killed Wednesday by a 12,000 pound killer whale at SeaWorld's Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Fla., according to police and local media. The whale that launched the attack is called Tilikum, and is one of eight killer whales at the park. KillerWhale - SeaWorld - Shamu - List of captive orcas - Orlando Florida Read More →

Guard against the gray (The Wenatchee World)

Most gray hairs are unavoidable, the result of aging and genetics. But doctors and hairdressers say there are steps you can try to fight premature loss of pigment: Stop smoking. Studies show cigarettes speed up the aging process throughout the body, including your hair. Work to lower stress. While evidence isn’t conclusive, many believe anxiety can... [Read more of this review]

Dermatology Study Identifies Genetic Key In Treatment Of Female Hair Loss (Medical News Today)

Molecular dermatology research and development innovator HairDX announced the results of a six month pilot study that presents, for the first time, evidence that genetic mechanisms may predict treatment response to Finasteride for postmenopausal female Androgenetic Alopecia (female hair loss). "While Finasteride therapy in men has proven very effective... [Read more of this review]

Michael Winner’s Beer Hair Thickening Treatment

A veteran movie maker is onto a golden winner in hair thickening awards. Michael Winner isn’t akin to male pattern baldness and while others his age are scratching their heads over his glorious mane, the 74-year-old film director is soaking his locks in beer. Winner said the thickening ale is his secret weapon. “It gives my hair body. I... [Read more of this review]

If There’s No Growth a Year After My Hair Transplant, Should I Just Get Another One?

sir, i would like to know that if hair don’t grow as expected after 1 year of transplantation then what should we do? can we go for 2nd surgery? what could be reason for that?some white marks are still there. how can i get rid of them? is it possible that after transplantaion some hair root was not fixed properly? i removed some of them on 4th... [Read more of this review]

Transplanting Just the Temples?

First of all i would say that i appreciate your website and the information you give. Im am 33 years old and still have a fair amount of hair. Lately I am bother by my temples, its not bald but it’s not what it used to be. Last year (september) I started to take propecia to keep the hairs I have. I am now thinking of taking a hairtransplant to... [Read more of this review]

Losing Your Hair? Your Genes are Only Partly to Blame, Says One of World’s Leading Experts on Hair Loss (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Other Culprits Run the Gamut from Menopause to Weight Loss Supplements and  Steroids-- Read More →

My Hair Loss Started Suddenly at Age 62!

I’m a healthy 62 yr old caucasion male. Throughout my life time I have enjoyed a full head of hair. Over the past month to two months, I have noticed significant hair loss in the front of my leading to baldness. I am concern for the abruptness that I started losing my hair. Is this unusal to happen at my age? I’ve been taking blood pressure... [Read more of this review]

Actor Taylor Lautner’s Hairline

Hello Dr Rassman, just a quick one here. Does Taylor Lautner look to be displaying the signs of early MPB, or is he simply sporting a mature hairline? What Norwood class do you think he would he be? I’ll include a few photos from different angles to illustrate my point (and a half year increment)- June 2009:  Read More →

If My Juvenile Hairline Was Asymmetrical, Will My Mature Hairline Be Too?

Hey Doc, My juvenile hair line was asymmetrical. The right side of my hair line was higher than my left.Now im starting to develeop a mature hairline. Do you think my mature hairline will be asymmetrical? Have you ever seen a asymmetrical mature hairline? thank you for you great site. Only time will tell. It is possible that when and if the juvenile... [Read more of this review]

Rugby Union: Hair-dryer treatment for Morley (Leeds Today)

IT'S not only Leeds United who are suffering summit fever at the moment. (24/02/2010 13:00:00) Read More →

Rugby Union: Hair-dryer treatment for Morley (Leeds Today)

IT'S not only Leeds United who are suffering summit fever at the moment. (24/02/2010 13:00:00) Read More →

Men Won’t Lose Their Hair for Sporting Success or Sexy Women

Men have labelled the President of Hair Club a liar following the release of results from a survey commissioned by the hair loss company that implies men are more worried about their locks than sport and sexy women. According to a survey that attempted to gauge how important hair loss is, 65% of men said they’d prefer to be guaranteed they’d... [Read more of this review]

Rugby Union: Hair-dryer treatment for Morley (Leeds Today)

IT'S not only Leeds United who are suffering summit fever at the moment. (24/02/2010 13:00:00) Read More →

Ron’s normal hair, Andrew as a fastball pitcher and what Shannon said to Kobe in between tying and winning 3-pointers (Orange County Register)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Here's the timeline from my Twitter account during the Lakers-Grizzlies game Tuesday night. It's in reverse order, so if you want to relive the game, start at the bottom. Lionel Hollins on the ending: "It was all set up for... Read More →

Hair to share (The Beatrice Daily Sun)

Seven-year-old donates 16 inches of hair to Locks of Love Read More →

Study indicates Finasteride therapy may benefit women suffering from hair loss (News-Medical-Net)

Molecular dermatology research and development innovator HairDX today announced the results of a six month pilot study that presents, for the first time, evidence that genetic mechanisms may predict treatment response to Finasteride for postmenopausal female Androgenetic Alopecia (female hair loss). Read More →

Verigy Fiscal 1st-Qtr Loss Narrows (ABC News)

Verigy fiscal 1st-qtr loss narrows as product demand rises Health - Weight Loss - Shopping - Hair Loss - Conditions and Diseases Read More →

Propecia Benefits Won’t Last Forever?

Note: I believe these were from two different people, but the questions are related so I’ll answer them together… Email #1 Now doc , i have a suggestion to make just like you do.You write “Every person will eventually lose the benefits of this drug, but the open question is when” - there is no proof for this , or you do have one ? Even... [Read more of this review]

Is Minoxidil Giving Me a Tired, Darker Appearance?

Dr Rassman, I have been using minoxidil 2% for over 12 months with ok results but have noticed a change in my eyes. The lids are thicker and my eyes look darker, tired. The skin above my eyes also seems less smooth and hangs lower. Do you think is could be Minoxidil or something else. Thanks I don’t know how to answer your question without knowing... [Read more of this review]

Transplanting Hair Into a Cranial Morcellation Scar

I have a scar that is about the width of my pinky finger that goes from ear to ear on my head. This is a result of a surgery I had done when i was younger from cranial morcellation of my skull. I was wondering if there is anyway to get hair put into this scar. There are ways to address such scars, including hair transplantation (in some people) or... [Read more of this review]

Azor, Toprol-XL, and Hair Loss

Hi, I am currently taking Azore for high blood pressure and occassionally toprol xl for heart palpatations. Can these medicines cause hair loss of a significant nature? Azor (amlodipine and olmesartan) does list hair loss as a possible side effect. Taking Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) can also lead to hair loss in rare cases, as we’ve  Read More →

If I Have Increased Libido from Propecia, Does That Mean I’ll Lose Hair?

Drs I have recently started a course of Propecia. Based on what I’ve read, I understand that the drug can, in rare cases, cause sexual side-effects, namely decreased libido, reduced ejaculate and even erectile dysfunction. I’ve found that it has had the reverse effects on me, that is, it has heightened my libido and increased my ejaculate,... [Read more of this review]

Dermatology Study Identifies Genetic Key In Treatment Of Female Hair Loss (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

IRVINE, Calif.----Molecular dermatology research and development innovator HairDX today announced the results of a six month pilot study that presents, for the first time, evidence that genetic mechanisms may predict treatment response to Finasteride for postmenopausal female Androgenetic Alopecia . Read More →

Hair Club is Among the First to Test Google’s Display Advertising Beta (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Hair Club, http://www.hairclub.com, is among the first advertisers to test Campaign Insights, Google's new tool to test the impact that display ads have on Web searches. Read More →

Hair Loss Treatment for Women: Two Month Progress

Practice what you preach. That’s what they say, isn’t it? Well, I finally took my own advice and am now on my way to recovering the volume and quality of hair I used to have with the help of a Belgravia hair loss treatment course. I am 23-years-old, female, and I thought I was paranoid. I’m from Australia and started working at The Belgravia... [Read more of this review]

Politi returns to Board of Supervisors (Plattsburgh Press Republican)

ELIZABETHTOWN — Monday was Supervisor Roby Politi's first day back to the Essex County Board of Supervisors since he began cancer treatment. Politi (R-North Elba), the vice chair of the board, said people have joked about his hair loss following chemotherapy. Read More →

Mom claims kindergarten bullies at Brooklyn’s PS 161 punched daughter, 5 and cut off her hair (New York Daily News)

The details are horrible enough: a Brooklyn student tormented by classroom bullies who beat her and cut off her hair. But the real shock is where the brutality took place: kindergarten. Read More →

Warning: bullies at work (The Scotsman)

DO STAFF leave 10 Downing Street, collars askew, hair mussed and black of eye after a "robust policy discussion" with the Prime Minister? Of course not. But there are Read More →

NeoGraft, a New FUE Instrument

Can you tell me about the Neograft technology. Is it better that what is out there? Automation of the hair transplant process has been a goal of doctors from the earliest part of their career because of the tedious manual processes used today. In particular, with the large sessions, fatigue becomes a problem and the skill sets required of the staff... [Read more of this review]

Cook-ing up a plan for 30 starts (Vail Daily)

TUCSON - In an attempt to become more of a pitcher, Aaron Cook has become less of a man. Of all the sights and sounds at the Rockies' spring training camp, none is more startling than Cook's 18-pound weight loss. Add in his retro red hair, a dramatic departure from his shaved-head ways, and Cook is a candidate for one of those "Hi, my name is . . ."... [Read more of this review]

Fuentes says anxiety comes with job (Orange County Register)

TEMPE, Ariz. Brian Fuentes knows how you feel – and he sympathizes. "I know everybody's nervous. I make myself nervous," the Angels closer said of the nail-biting and hair-pulling that his role causes among fans. "It's a one-run game, you get one... Read More →

I’m Scared That Propecia Could Make My Hair Loss Worse Before it Makes it Better

I was recently prescribed propecia(finasteride) for hairloss. I am 24 years old. My hair is still thick but I have mild thinning at the crown of my head and some thinning in the mid scalp. I do have a receding hairline. Can Finasteride aggravate more hairloss at the front and hairline? I have read on numerous websites that it can cause more hairloss... [Read more of this review]

Was My Hair Transplant Scar Too High?

Dr. Rassman, Thank you for your informative blog. I wanted to ask two questions. I had a hair transplant recently with a well-recommended surgeon. Two things concern me. First, the scar feels awfully high. It’s right above the ridge at the back of the skull. Second, one side has grown in much faster than the other. The surgeon said asymmetrical... [Read more of this review]

Dry and Flaky Skin After Starting Rogaine

I’ve been on finasteride for about 4-5 years now. In addition to that, my doctor recently told me to start using the liquid Rogaine drops once a day. (I have frontal balding/thinning & am 29 years old.) I started with Rogaine a few weeks ago. Almost immediately I started noticing dry, flaky skin in that area of my hair. It doesn’t... [Read more of this review]

Did Martin Kemp Have a Hair Transplant?

Name: Mr Spalding Question: Please take a look at these two photos. In your opinion, has Martin Kemp had a hair transplant? In a photo that was taken in 1999, he looks to have a receding hairline but in another which was taken ten years later in 2009, it looks straighter. Answer: Hairline maturisation occurs in just about all men but it’s not... [Read more of this review]

Grandmother’s Advice: Natural Hair Care (The Epoch Times)

In winter we need to pay more attention to hair care. Read More →

U.S. men’s curlers just about out of contention (San Francisco Chronicle)

The U.S. men's Olympic curling run is all but over. Scottish skip David Murdoch's British team handed the U.S. foursome a 4-2 loss Sunday. That dropped the Americans to 2-5, practically assuring their elimination from semifinal contention. Murdoch's world-... Read More →

Hair to share (The Beatrice Daily Sun)

Seven-year-old donates 16 inches of hair to Locks of Love Read More →

Tearing his hair out (Irish Examiner)

AVRAM GRANT has remained steadfast in his conviction that his side’s standards must not be allowed to drop despite the uncertainty surrounding the club’s future but even the manager’s defiant stand showed signs of weakening after the most painful of defeats. Read More →

U.S.A.’s Chad Hedrick ends sterling career with a speedskating loss, but a character win (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Chad Hedrick tried to not get emotional prior to his final race, but couldn't prevent doing just that. In his post-event press conference, he didn't seem as much an accomplished international athlete as he did, admirably so, a regular person. Read More →

Hair Treatment Success: “1 year on and big improvement!”

“1 year on and big improvement! Thanks so much.” A Belgravia Centre Patient Diagnosis: Male Pattern Hair Loss Month 1                                      Month 13 Please note: We have recently changed the cameras used for photo scans which is the reason for the difference in colour.  Read More →

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

Hair to share (The Beatrice Daily Sun)

Seven-year-old donates 16 inches of hair to Locks of Love Read More →

US Defeats Sweden in Curling for 2nd Straight Win (ABC News)

US men curlers are now rockin' with 8-7 victory over Sweden for 2nd straight win Curl - Hair iron - Sports - Winter Sports - Associations and Clubs Read More →

Hair to share (The Beatrice Daily Sun)

Seven-year-old donates 16 inches of hair to Locks of Love Read More →

The bald truth about hair loss (Sunday News)

MOST men, some women, and even children have to endure thinning hair or baldness, and sometimes a loss of confidence or embarrassment. Friends may joke but for some it can be an emotional crisis. Read More →

Q&A: Plans for NASA would bring significant changes to Space Coast (Florida Today)

FLORIDA TODAY convened a group of Titusville area officials this week to discuss the impact of President Barack Obama's NASA budget on North Brevard. The shuttle program is set to end, resulting in the loss of 7,000 jobs at Kennedy Space Center. Read More →

Does Vitamin A Cause Hair Loss?

There’s been a resurgence of interest in raw, natural and organic produce over the past few years and multi-vitamins have become many people’s easy route to health maintenance. People tend to assume that if something’s natural it’s not just good for you, it’s also safe. However, overdosing on various vitamins and minerals... [Read more of this review]

Lund misses Olympic medal by hair’s breadth (AFP via Yahoo! News)

A place on the podium proved just out of reach in the men's Olympic skeleton on Friday for US racer Zach Lund as he rose from an initial tenth to place fifth. Read More →

Music Players And Hearing Loss (12 FOX Mankato)

Tonight in Health Watch:Step outside and you're likely to see people h read more Read More →

Woman Says Hair Kit Caused Hair Loss (CBS 2 Chicago)

Her hair was there one minute, gone the next. A Chicago woman says it happened last month when she used an over-the-counter hair straightening kit. But the company's owner and hair professionals disagree. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports. Read More →

Preview: WOXY and Austinist Present Four Tet at The Mohawk (Tomorrow) (Austinist)

Public School Four Tet & Nathan Fake Saturday, February 20th The Mohawk ( 912 Red River ) 9pm, AA, $12 [ info ] | [ tickets ] As Saturday nights at The Mohawk go, you could do far worse than the inside/outside lineup scheduled for tomorrow. The big draw is of course DJ, producer, and possessor of big hair, Kieran Hebden , AKA Four Tet . Hebden got his... [Read more of this review]

Recommending Finasteride Despite Web Forum Outrage

Good day Dr. Rassman, I´ve read many of your posts considering Finasteride as generally safe treatment and that IF side effects occur they are withdrawn by discontinuing the drug. So, you imply that any problems caused by Fin are not permanent. After browsing through propeciahelp.com and reading literally thousands of very sad stories, I must blame... [Read more of this review]

Reversing Laser Hair Removal?

My girlfriend has been going through laser treatments for removing pubic hair before she met me. she has gone through four treatments (she was supposed to do 12)and I convinced her to stop because to me lack of pubic hair seems completely unnatural. since she has stopped I noticed some slight regrowth but it is in strange patches and not even. Has the... [Read more of this review]

Optimal Age for a Single Hair Transplant?

Dear Dr. Rassman, Thank you very much for your helpful book and web site. I am a 29 year old male planning to get a hair transplant. You have recommended waiting until the thirties before getting a transplant due to the risk of shock loss before hair loss has slowed. One question I have is does using Propecia push back the age in which shock loss is... [Read more of this review]

In the News - 12 Year Old Girl’s Battle with Alopecia

Snippet from the article: When football fanatic Sophie Nixon started losing clumps of her hair, no one in her family knew that bullying at school was making the youngster ill. Now the 12-year-old from Lowestoft has spoken out about her alopecia to encourage other young people to seek help if they are being bullied. Sophie’s hair started falling... [Read more of this review]

Dark cloud (BBC News)

McQueen's loss felt at London Fashion Week opening Read More →

Why is My Hair Loss from Alopecia Areata Cyclical?

(female) About 1 year ago, I found out I had Alopecia Areata. I went to the doctor right away and got the steroid injections to the bald spot I had. Well, in about 5 month, i got all my hair back, but it starting thinning out. Now after full 10 months, I noticed a very small bald spot on my scalp again. So, my question is why am I loosing hair after... [Read more of this review]

MU Researcher Developing A Sensor To Detect Diseases, Such As Breast Cancer, In Bodily Fluids (Medical News Today)

What if it were possible to go to the store and buy a kit to quickly and accurately diagnose cancer, similar to a pregnancy test? A University of Missouri researcher is developing a tiny sensor, known as an acoustic resonant sensor, that is smaller than a human hair and could test bodily fluids for a variety of diseases, including breast and prostate... [Read more of this review]

Bad Hair Treatment: Rulings for Fashions in Bali

Regulation for policemen’s hair length has been established for many years, but an all-female educational institution in Indonesia has just recently issued a controversial ruling on women’s hairstyles. Wearing elaborate hairstyles, being photographed before a wedding and travelling on motorbikes is against the Islamic religion and morality,... [Read more of this review]

Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert (News-Medical-Net)

In a study due to be released next month, the world's leading hair transplant and hair loss expert Dr. Larry Shapiro will show that men and women have been losing their hair from using popular weight loss and work out products that contain whey protein isolate- and it's not just their genes that are to blame. Read More →

Anadigics 4Q loss narrowed, beat estimates (San Francisco Chronicle)

Anadigics Inc.'s fourth-quarter loss narrowed, mostly due to charges in the year-earlier period. It results surpassed analyst estimates. The company on Thursday reported a loss of $8 million, or 13 cents a share, compared with a loss of $36.4 million, or 60... Health - Weight loss - Shopping - Hair Loss - Conditions and Diseases Read More →

Why Dolly Parton Bleaches Her Hair

Some people buy a new outfit; some get their hair cut; some make the decision to do something about their receding hairline. When Dolly Parton decided she wanted to improve her appearance she started by bleaching her hair. Now country’s most famous woman says her “artificial” appearance is her own. “I have always admired natural... [Read more of this review]

ProFollica

Hi Dr.Rass . Please go through the following website and give your comments. Profollica.com You want my comments about their website? Sure. The generic sounding “ProFollica” name reminds me of so many other hair products, which they probably chose to capitalize on the other treatments that advertise more. … [visit site to read more]  Read More →

I Stopped Rogaine After the Makers Told Me It Would Only Work in the Crown

I’ve been using Minoxidil for a number of years but wasnt sure if it was working. I definitely lost hair in the crown area even though I was using the product so I got hair transplant. I called the makers of Rogaine to see if using the product would be an issue with the transplants and was told it only works for the crown area anyway. With that... [Read more of this review]

“After one year I have my hair back, the results are fantastic”

“After one year I have my hair back, the results are fantastic. Thank you.” William Diagnosis: Male Pattern Hair Loss Month 1                                             Month 13  Read More →

Scarring Amongst Different Races?

I am a 40 year old asian male with slowly thinning hair. I’ve been using minoxidil for 4 years and propecia for 2 years now. They seem to help maintain what I have. Eventually I would like to consider surgery, but I am not bald enough according to the doctor I have seen. My question is: 1. is it better to wait until I am more bald, and, if... [Read more of this review]

Thieves add to family’s pain (The New Zealand Herald)

A handful of photographs and a lock of hair were all the Hayer family had to remember their baby girl Nia by - and now they are gone.Kalv and Rashpal (Sandy) Hayer are desperate for the return of the mementoes, stolen from their... Read More →

Beyond the Arc: Why Longhorns keep backsliding (MSNBC)

Beyond the Arc: In just nine games, Texas has gone from No. 1 to the middle of the pack in the Big 12. It’s a wonder Rick Barnes isn’t losing his hair in massive clumps. Read More →

Wearing a Hat After FUE Surgery

Hi there, I am wanting to go for the FUE procedure in Thailand to have 1500 grafts in my crown and two temples. I only have one week of work and have 5 or 6 days to recover before returning to work. I don’t want anyone to notice so i would like to wear a hat or beanie and for health and safety i must wear a safety hat at work. Will this effect... [Read more of this review]

My Hair Started Turning White at 20 Years Old!

I am male at 24 age. My hair have started whitening since i was 20. Now i have nearly over a hundred white hair. How can i handle this. Is there any proven drug that fix this. Some people say that eating onion twice a day, hair become black. Is there any proof. Additional info i have used finasteride for five years. It stops loosing my hair. thnx for... [Read more of this review]

Letter to the editor: KU mourns the loss of fellow student (The Keystone)

Dear Keystone, I am disappointed and angered by the article titled “KU mourns the loss of fellow student” printed in the Feb. 11th edition of The Keystone, I would like to point out the second paragraph of this article, and the preceding sentence in case you missed it: “…his credentials proved that he would have [...] Read More →

Losing Your Hair? Your Genes are Only Partly to Blame, Says One of World’s Leading Experts on Hair Loss (redOrbit)

--Other Culprits Run the Gamut from Menopause to Weight Loss Supplements and Steroids-- BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In a study due to be released next month, the world's leading hair transplant and hair loss expert Dr. Read More →

Losing Your Hair? Your Genes are Only Partly to Blame, Says One of World’s Leading Experts on Hair Loss (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Other Culprits Run the Gamut from Menopause to Weight Loss Supplements and  Steroids-- Read More →

How to recognize and help sudden female hair loss

A woman's hair is usually one of her most important physical characteristics. If she loses her hair, it can effect her emotionally as well as physically. Read More →

Researcher develops acoustic resonant sensor that can test bodily fluids for variety of diseases (News-Medical-Net)

What if it were possible to go to the store and buy a kit to quickly and accurately diagnose cancer, similar to a pregnancy test? A University of Missouri researcher is developing a tiny sensor, known as an acoustic resonant sensor, that is smaller than a human hair and could test bodily fluids for a variety of diseases, including breast and prostate... [Read more of this review]

Hair Loss: Must See Photos - Scalpure Hair Mask Helps Hair Loss (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Hair loss affects men and women of all ethnicities. Scalpure is an All Natural Hair and Scalp Treatment Mask that draws out and eliminates impurities that are trapped deep within the scalp's countless pores. Scalpure users are finding out that this treatment can greatly help hair loss. Read More →

Rose living up to promises at BYU after treatment for cancer (USA Today)

Tears stream down Cheryl Rose's face as she talks about her family's life since her husband, Brigham Young men's basketball coach Dave Rose, was treated for pancreatic cancer. "They're tears of gratitude," she says. Read More →

Scare brings perspective (USA Today)

Cheryl Rose cries when discussing her family's life since her husband, BYU men's basketball coach Dave Rose, was treated for pancreatic cancer. Read More →

Gordon Brown On Love, Loss, Lavatories (Forbes)

In an attempt to win back voters, Britain's prime minister gets a little too personal. Read More →

Talk of Vancouver: Plenty of backbone in U.S. women’s skeleton (USA Today)

Maybe they lack strong medal prospects. But say this for the four members of the U.S. men's and women's skeleton team, which starts competition today: They don't lack backbone. Injury. Personal demons. Family loss. The sliders endured an extraordinary litany of challenges en route to the top of the Whistler Sliding Center. Read More →

Tiny sensor may lead to home cancer detection kits (CNET)

A University of Missouri engineering professor is developing a liquid sensor smaller than a human hair to detect cancer instantly using acoustic resonance. Read More →

Did Propecia Elevate My SGOT and SGPT (Liver) Levels?

Dear Dr. Rassman, I am a 32 year old male with Norwood class 3.In December beginning I had started Propecia and continued with it for 7 weeks. I experienced no apparent side effects and in fact felt more energetic. There was no initial hair loss and at end of 3 weeks my hair felt fuller and it seemed that there was a decrease in hair loss ( lose fewer... [Read more of this review]

I’m 16 and My Hairline Receded After a Haircut!

ok i got my hair cut around September. It was at the bottom of my ribcage and i got it cut a little higher than my collar bone. Ever since then its been falling out a lot more. Ive asked my parents multiple times if my hair line is receding. They say its not and i also get them to look at the top area of my head. It has got thinner i can tell. My grandma... [Read more of this review]

Hair Loss Started Again After a Couple Years on Propecia

Hello, I have been taking Propecia now for about 2 1/2 years and believe it has slowed my hair loss down but has not stopped it. In the last 6 months I have noticed significant hair loss and thinning. What can I do? Also is Avodart or any other promising drugs soon to be approved to treat hair loss by the FDA? And if so when? Thank you for your time Propecia... [Read more of this review]

Seth Davis: Addressing an onslaught of ACC questions and more of your mail (Sports Illustrated)

For some reason, the Mailbag has an ACC flavor this week. We begin with a comment that is ACC-centric but applies to a broader narrative taking over college sports right now: Read More →

If I’m Going to Be Norwood 7, When Will I See Significant Loss?

Hello, I have a question about the different patterns of hairloss in men. My father is a full-blown Norwood class 7. I started losing hair very early (20) and got on finasteride right away. But my hairloss is not diffuse like I would expect a NW7 to bald. I only really have temple recession at this point (21 yrs.old). So my question, Does a NW7 generally... [Read more of this review]

Small liquid sensor may detect cancer instantly, could lead to home detection kit (PhysOrg)

What if it were possible to go to the store and buy a kit to quickly and accurately diagnose cancer, similar to a pregnancy test? A University of Missouri researcher is developing a tiny sensor, known as an acoustic resonant sensor, that is smaller than a human hair and could test bodily fluids for a variety of diseases, including breast and prostate... [Read more of this review]

Small liquid sensor may detect cancer instantly, could lead to home detection kit (Science Daily)

What if it were possible to go to the store and buy a kit to quickly and accurately diagnose cancer, similar to a pregnancy test? A researcher is developing a tiny sensor, known as an acoustic resonant sensor, that is smaller than a human hair and could test bodily fluids for a variety of diseases, including breast and prostate cancers. Read More →

Devastated by a Blaze, Merchants See New Loss (New York Times)

On 37th Avenue in Queens, a recent fire left a crater of mangled metal and charred brick on a commercial strip that has offered many immigrants a foothold in a new city. Read More →

Orchiectomy and Hair Loss

Hello Dr. Rassman, First off, thank you for your excellent blog, extremely informative! I am a 37 year old male who has had an orchiectomy (right testicle), which occurred about 1 month ago. So far everything is working out well (aside from fatigue) and I have not had any testosterone replacement therapy at this time. I also have some hair loss, I’d... [Read more of this review]

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

Video news from the Limerick Post (Limerick Post)

Limerick business LaserSonniX are now offering a revolutionary new hair removal service which, unlike other laser hair removal options, can now remove all hair colours including blonde and grey and is suitable for all skin tones and colours, including tanned skin, which was previously not possible. Read More →

Hair today – gone tomorrow for charity (Isle of Wight County Press)

Julia Hill with her hair after having 14 inches taken off for the Little Princess Trust. Picture by Robin Crossley. THE kindest cut of all raised hundreds of pounds for a children’s cause. Read More →

Rockets down Maples; Section 2-A still unfinished (The Uniontown Herald Standard)

JEFFERSON - WPIAL officials must be pulling their hair out about now, not only because of the snow and the week and a half of cancellations, but also because the final playoff spot in Section 2-A is still up for grabs between three teams and the deadline to get the games in is noon today. Read More →

Canada beats pants off Norway (Yahoo! Sports via Yahoo! Sports)

On the opening day of curling, Kevin Martin's rink needed an extra end for Canada to defeat its flashy opponents. Read More →

Devastated by a Blaze, Merchants See New Loss (New York Times)

On 37th Avenue, the flames left a crater of mangled metal and charred brick on a commercial strip that has offered many immigrants a foothold in a new city. Read More →

Texas co. appeals $18M RI mercury storage penalty (AP via Yahoo! News)

A Texas energy company convicted of illegally storing hazardous mercury in a rundown Rhode Island building asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to throw out an $18 million penalty, calling the punishment "grossly excessive." Read More →

Texas co. appeals $18M RI mercury storage penalty (AP via Yahoo! News)

A Texas energy company convicted of illegally storing hazardous mercury in a rundown Rhode Island building asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to throw out an $18 million penalty, calling the punishment "grossly excessive." Read More →

Weight loss road blocks (Business Examiner)

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Fanhouse: Marquette winning with hair-brained plan (MSNBC)

Darling, give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair. Shining, gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen. Give me down to there – hair! Shoulder length or longer – hair! Read More →

Is it Crazy to Travel Across the Country for a Consultation?

After reading your blog from end to end, I am tempted to travel to LA at some point in the future just to consult with you. This is despite the availability of excellent doctors in New York some of whom I have met. Is it crazy to want to do this? Has anyone done this before? I do not think it is out of the ordinary to travel a distance to seek a medical... [Read more of this review]

Guaranteed Graft Growth?

How can clinics like Bosley and M.H.R. guarranty that every graft will grow or they will replace it and you and Dr. Berstein make you sign a disclaimer stating that a hair transplane is not guaranteed to grow at all. Thanks for a great blog. There are no guarantees on workmanship. You could imagine that someone with cancer wants the doctor to guarantee... [Read more of this review]

Kraft Counts On Cadbury, Increasing Demand (Forbes)

Packaged food company says profits will grow as acquisition pays off, consumer appetites return. Read More →

Can I Strengthen My Hair to Prevent Hair Loss from Relaxer Chemicals?

I am an African American female and experiencing hair loss. I currently use home relaxers on my hair because it’s easier to manage. What can I do to strengthen my hair to help prevent the hair loss? Thanks Keep in mind that I am a hair transplant doctor. With that said, from my point of view there is not much you can do to strengthen hair. Despite... [Read more of this review]

Scabbing 20 Days After a Hair Transplant

I underwent a mega session of 2884 grafts and was worried on the 20th day as my scabs didnt fall off. So I contacted my doctor who told me to do a gentle massage. I did it but during this massage what I noticed was that there were some scabs that had hair attached to it. Does it mean I have pulled the graft even after 20 days!? I would like to clear... [Read more of this review]

Kraft Says Cadbury Boost Is Coming (Forbes)

Earnings will take a hit early on, but the packaged food company says growth from the recent deal is coming. Read More →

High Cholesterol Medication and Hair Loss

Hi Dr. Rassman I know that certain high Cholesterol medicines can cause hair loss do you know of any that do not have this as a side effect Most statins (class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels) have hair loss as a known side effect. I can’t think of any specifically that don’t have some risk of hair loss. Anyone got any ideas? [tags]cholesterol,... [Read more of this review]

Mayor: with challenge comes opportunity (Telluride Daily Planet)

Meaghan Henson brought four pots of water to a boil and mixed them with some Alaska-cold water from the tap in her Shandoka apartment. Just so she could wash her 2-year-old daughter’s hair. Read More →

Locks of Love quest in Stuttgart (Stuttgart Daily Leader)

December deadline to donate as much hair as possible for children in need Read More →

Girl speaks out after bullies made her bald (EDP24 - Eastern Daily Press)

When football fanatic Sophie Nixon started losing clumps of her hair, no one in her family knew that bullying at school was making the youngster ill. Read More →

Herald Scotland (EveningTimes Online)

To the outside world, the unassuming hair salon off Paisley’s main drag is just that: a run-of-the-mill salon. Read More →

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