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The Link Between Alopecia & ED

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Drugs to Combat Baldness Can Impact Your Sex Life – Are There Better Options?

An autoimmune disease affecting a whopping 6.8 million Americans in the US, alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) typically causes hair loss on the scalp but can also affect the face and body. Our immune systems are hard-wired to attack potential threats; in the case of those with androgenic alopecia, our immune cells can disrupt hair follicles, the important regions where hair growth begins. The disease doesn’t discriminate; it targets people of all ages and races – so, chances are someone you know may be struggling with a less-than-perfect scalp.

Luckily, suffering from this syndrome doesn’t mean you’re doomed for lifelong baldness.

There are many treatments, including drugs such as fin######## or dutasteride, two of the most popular used to halt this attack on the hair follicles. One thing to consider is the immense strength of these drugs, which are also prescribed for those with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, as well as prostate cancer.

As it turns out, taking these drugs to remedy alopecia areata can cause your bedroom performance to hang by a hair. Yes, many hair-loss drugs – including fin########, the generic term for the popular hair growth drug Propecia – have been linked to erectile dysfunction.

Commonly referred to as ED, a loss of libido and reduced ejaculate have been reported in 3.4 percent to 15.8 percent of men treated with fin######## or dutasteride. According to Men’s Health, these drugs caused long-lasting side-effects that lingered long after the treatments – 1,348 days on average.

When treating any disorder, it’s important to consult with a reputable doctor. They’ll consider a number of factors – including genetics, duration of hair loss, age, other immune disorders you may have, and whether you are prone to allergies. Weigh the pros and cons, get a second opinion, and lastly – make a smart choice. Alopecia areata is recurrent and cannot be cured; even if you treat it, chances are it will rear its ugly head again.

Luckily, many hair restoration clinics offer surgical and nonsurgical methods of treating and preventing hair loss. therapy is one procedure creating a lot of buzz. Generally used for those in early stages of hair loss,  harnesses a patient’s own cells, utilizing the  in an injection that ultimately stimulates the growth of new hair. In some cases, is used in tandem with hair transplant procedures to speed the healing process, too.

Another noninvasive method of hair restoration is laser hair therapy that harnesses the power of low-level laser light therapy to reduce a patient’s shedding and hair loss. When the scalp tissue is exposed to these photons, the health of weakened cells in the hair follicles is restored.

Don’t dismiss a hair transplant surgery altogether. While it’s important to be aware of the risks, modern-day surgical procedures in this field have come a long way since their outdated predecessors. Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is one technique touted by hair clinics for its remarkable results, as well as minimal scarring and discomfort. Performed under local anesthesia, the surgery itself can be a little time consuming (up to 8 hours) – but once it’s finished you can get back to life, faster.

A follicular unit transplant (FUT), the tried-and-true “classic” of hair restoration techniques, allows a physician to collect strips of hair from the back and sides of a patient’s scalp, before transferring them to balding or thinning areas. This technique tends to give a more natural look overall. While some scarring is to be expected in this method, those who grow their newly sprouted hair out (longer than, say, a military cut) will find it undetectable.

Whether you suffer from male pattern baldness or alopecia areata, the first step in treating your hair loss woes is visiting a hair restoration clinic. Maxim Hair Restoration offers a variety of solutions for those struggling with their scalps.

You can feel confident knowing Maxim Hair Restoration will provide you with all the necessary information to make an informed decision. To schedule a consultation, visit maximhairrestoration.com to find the location nearest you.

CAN BIOTIN HELP RESTORE MY LOST HAIR?

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Can Biotin Help Restore My Lost Hair? Everyone loses hair, every day. In fact, people lose on average 50 to 100 hairs a day. This shedding of hair commonly occurs in the shower, playing with it, or when we brush it. This is normal, and just our hair follicles going through regrowth cycles. On average, a person’s scalp has approximately 100,000 hair follicles. The saying “out with the old, in with the new” applies here, as hair falls out, and there will be new hair follicles that grow in place over a 2-5-year period. Once this rate of growth stops, usually after three months, the hair strand falls out of the follicle, and a new hair strand grows back in place.

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How to Restore my Hair Loss with Biotin

Whether your hair loss is temporary or permanent, a condition also known as alopecia, can depend on a variety of factors, such as genetics, hormone levels, overall health, nutrition, and even stress and certain medications. Most people have slower hair growth as they age, due to the body’s overall growth and rejuvenation processes slowing down. Your hair loss may be just the normal cycle, or may be permanent due to certain conditions. Also can cause your hair follicles to fall out and new ones to not grow in their place.

However, just because you are experiencing hair loss doesn’t mean you need to jump up and schedule a hair transplant. While it is one of the most common treatments for helping those who suffer from hair loss, it is a big decision to make, and should only be made after a consultation with a hair restoration specialist. While hair transplants do help give people with hair loss a new-found confidence, there are also a handful of effective non-surgical hair growth treatments available that can help stop and even reverse hair loss. One of the most common hair health treatments is through the use of a supplement called Biotin. So what exactly is Biotin, and most importantly, will it help restore hair loss? 

What is Biotin?

Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin (formerly known as vitamin H or coenzyme R). Biotin has multiple benefits, most commonly known for being able to keep our skin, hair, and nails healthy and strong.

The word Biotin traces back to ancient Greek language, and comes from the word “biotos,” meaning life or sustenance. In other words, as a B vitamin, Biotin helps normalize and regulate the body’s blood sugar levels, but is commonly consumed to strengthen a person’s hair and nails, as well as helping the body convert food into energy, as well as keeping your skin, eyes, liver, and nervous system healthy. Biotin is also a crucial nutrient for women during pregnancy, as it’s important for embryonic growth, and the birth of healthy babies.

 

Some people have a biotin deficiency for a variety of reasons. Most people get Biotin from eating a healthy diet, but today, there are vitamin supplements, and even little biotin pills that people can take.

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As mentioned before, Biotin is an essential nutrient for healthy hair. If someone has a deficiency of this vitamin, hair can suffer in appearance, texture, and strength, causing it to fall out more than usual. Along with Biotin, our hair is made up of keratin. Biotin and keratin are both a crucial component of healthy skin cells. Along with healthy skin cells, this means hair follicles as well. Weak or unhealthy hair follicles result in the inability to retain hair, which leads to hair loss.

Unfortunately, hair follicles do get weaker and hair loss increases over time. Not only that, but the follicles’ ability to regrow and retain new hair diminishes. Therefore, taking Biotin supplements, along with eating a diet full of vitamin B, can help with the following:

  • Strengthening hair and follicles
  • Hair loss
  • Dull, lifeless hair
  • Split ends
  • Dry Scalp
  • Slow hair regrowth

So, to answer the question, a Biotin supplement can give a person combating hair loss the ability to grow stronger hair. The average diet simply does not provide this desired level of nutrients, and that’s where supplements bridge the gap between what we get and what we need. Taking Biotin will not necessarily grow people a full head of hair again, but those who consume Biotin supplements or a diet that contains high levels of vitamin B, can help to renew and grow new, stronger hair follicles at the roots, resulting in their hair becoming thicker and most importantly, healthier.

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In addition to professionally designed biotin supplements, there are also specialized shampoos that contain an enriching amount of biotin and keratin, to bathe the scalp in nutrients.

To learn more about Biotin, and how it can help with hair loss. Call MAXiM Hair Restoration has locations in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, Chicago, Dallas, and the Washington, DC area. Contact MAXiM today for a consultation.

The Effects Of Hair Loss On Your Self Esteem

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For those with alopecia, a condition resulting in hair loss/baldness, self-esteem plays a huge role. People who experience hair loss, whether a man or woman, usually have a lower self-esteem, as the emotional aspects of losing hair or living with hair loss can be challenging and hard to cope with.

“Ugly is a field without grass, a plant without leaves, or a head without hair.” – Ovid, The Silent Woman

For many people who become bald or experience hair loss, this quote rings true, as this is how they feel about themselves. Self-esteem is defined as a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth. In other words, self-esteem is what we believe about ourselves, accompanied by an emotional state such as pride or shame. Self-esteem can be high or low, depending on various factors physiologically and psychologically.

Effects Of Hair Loss On Your Self Esteem

Nobody wants to lose their hair. The discovery of hair loss is in fact a stressful experience for both men and women, but considerably more distressing for a woman. Throughout the course of history, evidence has shown, that attitudes towards baldness and hair loss have been overwhelmingly negative. Therefore, living with a condition such as alopecia can be difficult in a culture where they view hair as a symbol of youthfulness and good health.

Hair loss affects more than 50 million Americans, with 20 percent of them being women. Everyone loses their hair, it happens while taking a shower, when you brush it, and even when you play with it. You look down at your brush, and see it all right there. On average, a person’s scalp has approximately 100,000 hair follicles. This is where the strand of hair grows out of, and these follicles are located just below the skin’s surface. It is normal that on average, a person will lose fifty to one hundred hairs a day.

Hair loss can be temporary, but in many unfortunate cases it can be permanent. Whether your hair loss is temporary or permanent depends on a variety of factors, such as genetics, hormone levels, overall health, nutrition, and natural aging. Hair loss can also be due to certain medications (like birth control), hormone imbalances, chemotherapy, stress, skin problems, and other reasons. Many aspects of our lifestyle from what we eat to how we treat our hair affect the strength of hair fibers.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, genetic hair loss (known as androgenetic alopecia) is the most common cause of hair loss. The gene can be inherited from either your mother or father’s side of the family, though you’re more likely to have it if both of your parents had hair loss.

Indeed, genetics plays a very big role in hair loss, and close to that are the basics such as good health, balanced diet, hair maintenance, and hormone levels. It is true that most people have slower hair growth as they age, due to the body’s overall growth and rejuvenation slowing down. In fact, some men with a family history of hair loss, can start losing their hair before they are 21, and start balding by 25 years of age.

Hair loss can result in the following:

1. Loss of personal attractiveness and fear of not looking attractive to other people

Hair is an important element of physical attractiveness, and a means of expressing individuality. Hair loss affects a person’s individual feelings of how attractive they look. For women, it is especially hard to live in a society that places youthful appearance and attractiveness on a high pedestal. Women are known for spending a lot of time and money grooming, dyeing, and styling their hair to make it look its best. So, when they begin to lose their hair, it is extremely traumatic, and all confidence is lost.

2. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and embarrassment

Hair loss often results in depression and anxiety. In a world or place where people are obsessed with always looking their best, and caring what other people think is the norm, research shows that people who have alopecia have higher levels of anxiety and depression, and believe that they cannot do anything to help the issue.

People who experience hair loss, both men and women, have a tendency to camouflage or hide their hair loss or bald spots. A natural reaction to avoid feeling ridiculed or being teased by others.

3. Affects social life

Hair is like a trademark, and one of the first features that people notice about you. Those affected by hair loss become aware of how important hair is in a social setting, and may find a way to avoid social settings and even work. Hair loss may cause someone to limit social activities, even avoid seeing friends and stop going out except to work.

If you are a person who is experiencing some type of hair loss, there are things that can be done to raise self-esteem and confidence. Exercising, eating a healthy diet, or wearing a fun wig are all things that can be done to make yourself or someone you know suffering from alopecia feel better psychologically and aesthetically.

Remember that hair loss treatments are available. It is more than just being about your physical appearance; it’s all about your psychological and emotional well-being.

If hair loss is negatively affecting the way you feel about yourself, and how you live your daily life, you have options, and it is okay to reach out for help! Hair loss treatment can restore your self-confidence, and improve your self-esteem, so you can be the best you.

To learn more about how baldness and hair loss can affect your self-esteem, MAXIM Hair Restoration has locations in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, Chicago, Dallas, and the Washington, DC area. Contact MAXiM today for a consultation.

I STARTED LOSING HAIR: WHAT CAN I DO?

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Hair is the second fastest growing tissue in our body after bone marrow. Everyone loses their hair, it happens while taking a shower, when you brush it, and even when you play with it. You look down at your brush, and say, “Oh my god, look at how much hair I lost!” Well, on average, we lose fifty to one hundred hairs a day. Hair goes through cycles, but sometimes hair loss could also be a sign that there may be a more serious problem, that needs to be evaluated.

Hair loss can be due to genetics, medications (birth control), hormone imbalances, conditions such as cancer (due to chemotherapy), stress, skin problems, and other reasons. Genetic hair loss is known as androgenetic alopecia, and according to the American Academy of Dermatology, is noted as the most common cause of hair loss. The gene can be inherited from either your mother or father’s side of the family, though you’re more likely to have it if both of your parents had hair loss.

Hair loss affects more than 50 million Americans, and 20 percent of those affected are women. Men lose their hair the majority of time due to genetics. That means they’ve inherited the pattern of hair loss from somebody in the family. Hair loss for women is mostly genetic, but there are other causes related to medical conditions, including: iron deficiency, thyroid disease, and changes in hormones. When a woman experiences menopause, for example, the hormone estrogen, which supports hair growth, is depleted from the body. This imbalance of hormones can lead to hair loss among women.

In men, there is what is called a wreath, or band of hair around the side and back, called permanent hair. There is no such thing as completely bald unless they have a disease. That hair will literally last most of the lifetime of the man. Unfortunately, this doesn’t exist with women. Women can end up with hair loss, but donor hair is not going to be there for women. Most women, don’t have that wreath, so often times hair transplants are not a good option.

Most women with pattern hair loss don’t get a receding hairline or bald spot on top of their head, like men do. Instead, there is visible thinning over the crown and part. In men and women, hairs and their follicles are miniaturized because of a shortened growth cycle where the hair stays on the head for a shorter period of time. These wispy hairs do not achieve their usual length. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to combat pattern hair loss, including:

  • Minoxidil (Rogaine)
  • Hair transplant surgery
  • Wigs/ toupees
  • Eat a good diet full of vitamins, and foods packed with omega-3s

To learn more about hair loss and what can be done to treat it, MAXiM Hair Restoration has locations in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, Chicago, Dallas, and the Washington, DC area. Contact MAXiM today for a consultation.

Is Hair Loss Permanent?

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Is Hair Loss is Permanent? The answer is “NO”. Hair loss can be a temporary condition, but in many unfortunate cases it can be permanent. Whether your hair loss is temporary or permanent depends on a variety of factors, such as genetics, hormone levels, overall health, nutrition, and natural aging. Alopecia is the medical term used by doctors to classify hair loss

In what boils down to a fact of life, genetics plays a very big role in hair loss, and close to that are the basics such as good health, balanced diet, hair maintenance, and hormone levels. It is true that most people have slower hair growth as they age, due to the body’s overall growth and rejuvenation slowing down. If you have a family history of hair loss, mostly common in men, they can start losing their hair before they are 21 years and start balding by 25 years of age.

On average, a person’s scalp has approximately 100,000 hair follicles. This is where the strand of hair grows out of, and these follicles are located just below the skins surface. Normal hair growth looks like hair strands growing about 1cm a month over a 2-5-year period. Once this rate of growth stops, usually after 3 months, the hair strand falls out, and a new hair strand grows back in the follicle. It is normal to lose about 50-100 hairs per day from the scalp.

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If there has been some form of disruption to the hair growing normally, or if hair follicles have been damaged or changed in any way, they fall out earlier. Note that due to various circumstances, the hair follicle may not replace the old hair with a new strand of hair, as the composition of the hair’s follicles may have changed, and thus the follicle may close or remain undeveloped.  Due to this, the hair starts to look thinner, and in some cases, partial or complete baldness may occur. The hair loss or alopecia may not just be isolated to a person’s scalp, it can also happen to other areas on the body.

As mentioned before, some of the reasons for hair loss are things like genetics, inflammation, infection, illness, poor nutrition, extreme hairstyles/treatments, physical or emotional stress, certain medications and medical treatments, such as chemo and radiation.

How to Determine Hair Loss if Permanent or Temporary?

To determine if hair loss is permanent or temporary, you need to be examined by a professional. Signs of more permanent hair loss includes:

  • Your widow’s peak: One of the first signs of permanent hair loss is thinning at the top front sides of the hairline. When this occurs, it usually looks like a widow’s peak, which is where it got the name, as it looks like an M-shape. This is most common in men.
  • Hair thinning: Permanent hair loss will affect women differently then it will affect men. Men will develop a receding hairline and then even a widow’s peak hairline whereas women’s hair will start to thin on the top of the head.
  • Stress: When you lose your hair, it can sometimes be a traumatic process. Stress can also play a part in it when it comes to wondering whether or not it’s temporary or permanent. When you lose hair, it may take a few months to grow back. If in six months or so down the road you don’t see any signs of new hair growth then there’s a good chance it’s permanent.

To learn if your hair loss may be permanent or temporary, call MAXiM Hair Restoration! We have locations in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, Chicago, Dallas, and the Washington, DC area. Contact MAXiM today for a consultation.

What Does A Hair Transplant Scar Look Like?

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You might ask yourself, what does a hair transplant scar look like? Especially when you undergo a hair transplant. As patients enter the hair transplantation process, they bring a wide variety of questions and concerns that will help determine the most ideal course of action. Whether they are in Abu Dhabi or Chicago, the most common concerns expressed by patients have to do with their appearance, with many asking about the length of time before the final results of the hair transplant will be visible. Still other patients offer questions regarding the conspicuousness of the hair transplant, mostly out of a concern that there will be some kind of visual evidence of having undergone a hair transplant procedure. This concern extends to include worries over the possibility that any scarring from the donor site will be visible to others.

Fortunately, patients opting for an FUE or FUT procedure do not need to worry over a scar being visible to others. Patients opting for FUE often do so because of the fact that there will be no scarring left behind in the no-suture, no-scar process. This is why patients who prefer a close-cropped hairstyle often choose FUE over FUT. While the FUT procedure does involve the removal of a strip from the donor site, hair transplant doctors make sure that any scar left behind is easily covered by the patient’s existing hair. It is in this way that the patient is able to walk out of a hair transplant procedure will no visible scarring in the donor site.

Patients who have undergone the FUT procedure are left with a horizontal scar at the donor site, which is often located at the back of the patient’s scalp. The length of the scar can vary depending on the number of grafts needed to complete the procedure, and patients often undergo multiple sessions of FUT, which might involve the lengthening of the initial scar if that is the best option for concealment purposes. The scar that is left behind is very thin and is often no longer than a patient’s index finger. It is worth noting, however, that every patient heals differently, which has an impact on the appearance of the scar. The patient can do their part to make sure the healing process goes smoothly by closely following the post-operative care instructions provided by the doctor. In any case, the scar will be positioned in the most inconspicuous way possible to ensure that it is never visible to others.

Is the hair transplant scar visible?

Hair transplant candidates have every right to express concern regarding the visibility of any scarring left behind by the available transplant procedures. During the patient’s initial consultation at a hair transplant clinic in Manila, Abu Dhabi, Connecticut, Chicago, Dubai, and New York, it is essential that the doctor and patient discuss what each procedure entails and how the various methodologies might affect the specific patient. A prospective patient who wishes to keep their hair cut very short, for example, would very likely prefer the FUE procedure over the FUT procedure, as a close-cropped haircut would mean the horizontal scar left behind by the FUT procedure would remain quite visible. The FUE procedure, on the other hand, does not leave any visible scarring on the patient, even those with very short hairstyles.

There are many reasons why a patient will still opt for the FUT procedure over the FUE procedure, including the fact that the small, horizontal scar created during the procedure is easily covered up by the patient’s existing hair. Since the FUT procedure allows more grafts to be transplanted during a single session, patients who do not keep their hair very short can select this procedure knowing that the scar will never be visible to others unless the patient chooses to reveal it. During the FUT procedure, the doctor will select a donor site based on several factors that include the viability of the donor tissue and the ability to cover any scarring with the patient’s existing hair.

Once patients have fully healed and have realized the results of their hair transplant, it is common that they experience difficulty even locating the scar on their scalp. When the hair surrounding the area grows back in and the scar has had time to completely heal, the scar itself blends in seamlessly with the rest of the scalp and will take some time for patients to find. The fact that patients cannot find their own scar underscores just how capable hair transplant surgeons are when it comes to ensuring the scar is never visible and does not reveal the fact that the patient has undergone a hair transplant procedure.

Does FUE hair transplant have a scar?

Perhaps the principal reason patients select the FUE procedure for their hair transplant is the fact that the no-suture, no-scar option encourages the continued use of a very short hairstyle. The reason the FUE procedure is able to accomplish this is the fact that doctors harvest the follicles from the donor site on an individual basis before transplanting the grafts into the recipient site. While the FUT procedure leaves a horizontal scar that has to be covered up by the patient’s remaining hair, the FUE procedure does not require the use of a strip to create the individual follicular grafts that will be utilized in covering up the areas affected by thinning hair or hair loss. This is a time-intensive process due to the need to remove each graft individually, which is why a single session takes longer than the typical FUT session while also yielding far fewer grafts.

While the FUE transplant is considered a no linear scar technique, it should be noted that the procedure does leave a very small circular scar for each follicle removed from the donor site. This scar, when it is even visible, is white in color and is so imperceptible that one would likely need magnification in order to locate any individual scar. For all intents and purposes, the FUE procedure is rightly considered a no linear scar technique and is an ideal option for patients who prefer a close-cropped hairstyle.

What is a hair transplant scar revision?

Unfortunately, the relatively recent advances in medical technology were unavailable to many hair transplant patients of years gone by, and many of these patients have scars that are more visible than they would like. It is also sometimes the case that doctors using outdated procedures will leave a patient with an unsightly scar, and some patients simply do not heal particularly well and find that their hair transplant scar is somewhat visible. Patients dealing with any of the aforementioned issues surely want to have their scar corrected so that it is no longer readily visible to others, which is why doctors have developed strategies aimed at successful scar revision.

A scar revision can refer to several different corrective options, including either excising the scar or changing the scar’s direction so it can be better covered by the patient’s existing hair. Excising the scarred area is often utilized to correct the scarring caused by old, outdated hair transplant methods, and it can be complemented by the use of cortisone (for thickened or raised scars), dermal fillers (for concave scarring) and dermabrasion (for scar tissue that is rough or abrasive). In addition to these options, patients with visible scarring can also utilize scalp micropigmentation. This procedure is available at MAXIM locations in Manila, Philippines, New York, Chicago, and Dubai, and is ideal for visible scars since it involves the injection of a follicle-like pigment into the scalp, obscuring the scar by replicating the patient’s originally occurring hair follicles. The procedure is also useful for patients who keep their hair cut very short but are experiencing hair loss or thinning hair.

What To Use After A Hair Transplant

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The time following the completion of the hair transplant procedure is a critical one, and patients should follow any and all of the specific advice and instruction provided by their hair transplant surgeon. Although the healing process requires patience before the hair transplant recipient is able to experience the full extent of the benefits of this procedure, the level of care required during this time is not all that difficult and it is certainly not overly complex.

Once the recipient site has had some time to heal following the procedure, most patients can begin using the same products they used before the transplant procedure. Patients often have questions regarding specific products or hair care strategies that might further enhance the benefits of the hair transplant. These questions may include one or more of the following:

  • Prescription and non-prescription drugs aimed at hair preservation
  • Rogaine
  • Propecia
  • Products containing natural oils (like coconut oil)

In addition to the use of these products, many patients alter their dietary habits and begin including foods containing nutrients associated with hair regrowth or preservation. A change in diet can serve as an effective complement to the products mentioned above, and it is possible that some of the products may produce better results when used in conjunction with one another. In any case, it is always best for the patient to confer with the doctor regarding the best after-care strategies following the completion of a hair transplant procedure.

Products that are nutritious for hair regrowth after transplant

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There are a variety of products that can be utilized by patients following a hair transplant procedure, with many electing to take advantage of the widespread availability of dietary supplements capable of supplying the specific nutrients associated with hair regrowth and follicle strength. Foods or supplements rich in protein, iron, magnesium, Vitamin B6, zinc and calcium have all been associated with the strengthening and regrowth of hair follicles after undergoing a hair transplant procedure.

Nutrient-rich foods and supplements are not the only products available to recent hair transplant recipients. There are a number of prescription and non-prescription drugs that can be used quite effectively by patients seeking to maintain their existing hair and enhance the strength of their remaining hair follicles. Products featuring natural oils are also used to strengthen hair follicles after a transplant and may contribute to the further preservation of the patient’s remaining natural hair. Products containing coconut oil are typically cited as the most popular option, but there are a number of other products that are similarly effective in preserving and strengthening hair follicles.

Topical prescription and non-prescription drugs to preserve hair

There is a wide range of topical options available via prescription, but there is also a number of non-prescription hair preservation and regrowth options available to recent hair transplant recipients as well. In fact, prospective patients may find that a hair transplant doctor will recommend a topical product instead of a hair transplant following the initial consultation and depending on the specific circumstances pertaining to the patient’s level of hair thinning or loss.

Perhaps the most well-known topical solution is Rogaine, which is available to patients over-the-counter without any prescription. In addition to Rogaine, patients may consider using either prescription or non-prescription shampoos to preserve their hair or stimulate regrowth. Shampoos containing ketoconazole, copper, zinc or keratin amino acids are the most common options and may be available with or without a prescription.

Propecia is likely the most readily identifiable hair preservation and regrowth option available with a prescription, and there is evidence that Rogaine and Propecia work particularly well when utilized simultaneously. The orally ingested Propecia blocks the production of DHT, the hormone responsible for the kind of hair loss that leads a patient to consider and undergo a hair transplant procedure.

Use of Rogaine following a hair transplant

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It is not uncommon for patients to have used Rogaine before considering a hair transplant, and doctors often field questions regarding the continued use of Rogaine following the hair transplant’s completion. Since Rogaine has a long history of success in stimulating hair growth over countless clinical trials, it is widely regarded as a safe and effective complement for use after a hair transplant.

In addition to it long track record of success, hair transplant patients tend to favor this option due to the simple fact that the topical foam solution is unscented and easily applied. Anyone who has witnessed the progression of hair loss is likely familiar with how follicle growth in certain areas of the scalp ceases so that it appears as though the follicles in these areas have shrunk relative to the unaffected hair follicles. Rogaine’s principal ingredient specifically targets these areas in order to stimulate the “shrinking” follicles so that they begin to grow anew and return as thick and as strong as before.

As always, patients should consult their doctor to determine the precise time needed between the completion of the hair transplant procedure and the commencement of any hair regrowth or preservation regimen, including one that features the use of Rogaine. It is generally accepted, however, that the use of a topical solution can commence once the hair transplant recipient site has healed to a reasonable degree following the initial transplant procedure.

Use of Propecia following a hair transplant

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Like Rogaine, Propecia is one of the more readily identifiable products available for hair transplant patients and candidates alike. That is where the similarities between the two essentially end, however, as Propecia is not available over-the-counter and requires a prescription from a doctor, most likely a dermatologist. Propecia is also taken by mouth, whereas Rogaine is a topical solution applied directly to the scalp. There are also some potential side effects associated with the use of Propecia, which is why it remains important for the patient to discuss this option with a doctor before using it as a solution for thinning hair or hair loss.

Assuming Propecia’s benefits outweigh any potential complications in the eyes of the patient and his or her doctor, this oral prescription medication has been proven in clinical trials to block DHT, the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness. When used in conjunction with a hair transplant procedure, Propecia may be effective in reducing the possibility of additional hair loss occurring outside of the hair transplant recipient sites.

Once the recipient site has sufficiently healed, many patients, in and around New York, Connecticut, Chicago, choose to use Propecia and Rogaine simultaneously since there is evidence that the two options have a synergistic effect on hair regrowth and preservation. With Propecia blocking DHT and Rogaine stimulating growth among weakened follicles, recent hair transplant recipients may be able to enhance the effectiveness of the hair transplant procedure by including these products as a part their after-care regimen.

Of course, it is important to note that the use of any product as well as the ideal timeline in which to they can be used should be discussed with the hair transplant surgeon. This will allow the doctor to give very specific advice based on the circumstances surrounding each individual’s hair loss, and this ensures that patients pursue the most ideal course of action for their unique situation.

What Are The Causes Of Hair Loss In Women?

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Female pattern baldness is one of the most common causes, but there are a number of other conditions that may also cause hair loss in women, including hormonal imbalances, stress, anxiety, post-menopausal symptoms, anemia, skin conditions, medications and the effects of styling. Whether or not a hair transplant is a viable solution or whether non-surgical hair loss solutions could be effective will depend on the underlying cause of the hair loss, so a consultation with a hair transplant doctorat a MAXiM hair transplant center is the best course of action for determining individual eligibility. There are many hair loss treatments that could prove effective, but a consultation is first necessary to understand all of the factors that will determine the best course of treatment.

Is it common for women to experience hair loss?

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Hair loss in women is much more common than most people realize, as it has been estimated that 30 percent of all women will experience some form of hair loss during their lifetime. As is the case with the majority of hair loss, genetic factors are the most common reason for this loss, but there are other varied causes that tend to affect women as well. These include, but are not limited to, pregnancy, menopause, stress, anemia, hormonal imbalance, genetic, medications, and other factors. Fortunately, this common issue can be addressed through the use of the many hair restoration options that are available at MAXiM Hair Restoration including, but not limited to, hair transplants for women as well as non-surgical hair loss treatments such as Scalp Micropigmentation and MicroPoint.