Hair Loss Information

MDF Advanced

William Rassman, MD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:36:14 +0000

Hi Doc

Any thoughts on MDF Advanced (site), seems like it’s a mega all in one treatment - but i thought duta wasn’t allowed to be used for hair loss?

keep up the good work

MDF Advanced contains a very high level of minoxidil (15%), dutasteride (a prescription medication), and flutamide (I’ve yet … [visit site to read more]

If My Libido is Higher on Propecia and Avodart, Does that Mean DHT is Increasing?

William Rassman, MD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:10 +0000

I started taking propecia when i began noticing my hairline receding and hair becoming thin in the crown. About 1 year later i decided to give dutasteride ago. Throughout both medications my testosterone increased quite alot, causing increased libido to such a degree that i was getting an erection almost 3 times a day compared to almost never (unless needed) when i wasnt on the medication. i have been taking these medications now for 3 years and my testosterone shows no sign of of … [visit site to read more]

Wall Street Journal Looks at Hair Laser Efficacy

William Rassman, MD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:13 +0000

There was a wallstreet journal article talking about the efficacy of the laser comb. It said that it works. Do you think there’s any evidence to support this? Here is the link.

By the way your site has been a big help. I’ve been balding since senior year in high school and am now twenty years old. Your site is the only site I have found that doesn’t seem to be pushing or … [visit site to read more]

Any Minoxidil-Based Treatments That Just Require 1 Daily Application?

William Rassman, MD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:33:03 +0000

Dr. Rassman
I have started using scalpmed. It requires daily twice application. I cannot go to office with greasy head. I either have to take bath after applying or have another minoxidil based solution that needs daily once only application. So

What should be the minimum time between application of minoxidil and shower?

Is there any minoxidil based treatment that requires once nightly application?

The minoxidil will have been … [visit site to read more]

Transplanting Hair Between Fraternal Twins?

William Rassman, MD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:33:11 +0000

I’m worried that the combination of continued balding and my very fine hair will make it difficult to naturally and densely cover my scalp via transplant. In the case of having a fraternal twin, female family members, or maybe even friends with hair to spare, is it ever possible to retrieve grafts from a donor that is not the patient? Would grafts from a female donor be viable on a male MPB scalp? Thanks!

Unfortunately, transplanting hair from any person … [visit site to read more]

Travel for Hair Transplant Surgery?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:36:54 +0000

Hello Dr. Rassman,

As you seem to be the leader in your industry (in my opinion, at least), I assume many patients travel from afar to see you. Do you treat Canadian residents? I am in the eastern part of Canada, and while there seem to be some good surgeons in my area, I feel a visit to you is my best option. Any thoughts about this? Thank you.

Yes, I can treat any patient that … [visit site to read more]

My Teen Daughter is Losing Hair — What Should She Do?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:32:54 +0000

Is their a Dr.in the Sacramento area who specializes in hair loss. My 18 year old daughter has been experiencing hair loss for about a year. I took her to the Dr. last year and was told it was probably due to stress. Her blood work showed no abnormalities. She has another appointment soon. I am thinking it could be heredity. My father stated losing his hair at 18. I have Kaiser Insurance and I don’t think they are going to do a whole lot to figure out what is going on with her hair … [visit site to read more]

Does the Hardy-Weinberg Principle Apply to Balding?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:36:48 +0000

I’ve heard the Hardy-Weinberg principal can help determine your probability of going bald. Is this true?

If you know what the Hardy-Weinberg principle is all about, you should know it is a GENERAL principle… and at the risk of seeming like I’m just brushing this off, I doubt most readers have heard of it or would be interested in it. Moreover, genetic male balding only … [visit site to read more]

In the News - Ever Wonder What a Bear Looks Like Without Hair?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:56 +0000

Snippet from the article:

You’d have thought a fur coat would have been the ultimate bear necessity.

But not for the unfortunate Dolores who has lost all her body hair and has just been left with a few tufts around her head.

Vets have been left baffled by the condition of the bespectacled bear, who lives at a zoo in Leipzig.

Read the full article (with beautiful, large … [visit site to read more]

Tanning Lotion and Hair Loss?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:35 +0000

Hi there,

I have an unusual question! I have noticed mild temple recession over the past 6 months. I am not aware of my hair “falling out” in the shower or anything like that, but rather when I look at photos of myself of late, it is noticable that my temples are more receded. I still have hair in the temple point region, but it is not as thick or prominent as it used to be.

However, something occurred to me today. I have for the past 6-8 months been using a “self-tan” … [visit site to read more]