Is There Hope for My Hair Loss?

Question: I am a young man in my 30’s, and I have started losing the hair on my head in round patches. My uncle has alopecia areata (like Mr. Clean) and went totally bald. Is there hope for my hair loss?

Answer from Dr. Larry Shapiro, Hair Transplant Doctor: There is always hope for hair loss. But without seeing you in my office, I can provide only the most general information.

You seem to be experiencing spot baldness. And you need to see your doctor or dermatologist right away.

Research shows that the sooner the causes of hair loss are identified and treated, the better the outcome. Self- diagnosis is not recommended because there are many causes of hair loss.

It is true that alopecia areata seems to run in families, but only in a small percentage of cases. On the other hand, Continue reading →

Does dry scalp cause hair loss?

Question: Dr. Shapiro, I have developed a very dry scalp and dandruff. At the same time, I’ve started losing hair. Does dry scalp cause hair loss?

Dr. Shapiro, Hair Transplant Doctor Answers: The causes of hair loss should never be self-diagnosed. Why?

Doctors and dermatologists are trained to identify the medical reasons why someone is losing hair. A superficial examination by any other type of professional (such as a hair stylist, massage therapist, chiropractor, holistic doctor, medical intuitive or acupuncturist) or an untrained individual is dangerous territory.

If balding seems to run in the family (androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern balding), people may perceive their own hair loss as inevitable. Men may look at their balding fathers Continue reading →

Does Diovan cause hair loss?

Diovan is a pharmacological drug commonly prescribed to help control blood pressure (hypertension). Many drugs have unwanted effects, called “side effects.” Does Diovan cause hair loss?

On the full Diovan label, we see that dermatologic side effects been reported rarely. They include rash, pruritus, and alopecia. Alopecia is a technical term meaning “hair loss.” So technically, Diovan has rarely appeared to cause hair loss.

Hair loss can have many causes. In men, hair loss is most often caused by androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern balding. Male pattern balding has strong genetic factors that may be accelerated, brought on prematurely, or exacerbated by factors including poor nutrition, poor blood circulation in the scalp, and pharmacological drugs.

In women, hair loss is often caused by hormonal problems, including excess androgen, thyroid imbalances, pituitary imbalances, and related situations. Female hair loss can also be caused by Continue reading →

Poor Blood Circulation and Hair Loss

Poor blood circulation can make hair loss worse.

Did you know that poor blood circulation in your scalp can cause or exacerbate hair loss? Your hair will shrink and die if it does not receive an adequate amount of blood, nutrients, lymph and oxygen. Blood reduction to the scalp can also occur due to high stress which causes muscles to tighten. This reduces blood flow to the extremities of the human body such as head, feet and hands. The capillaries that feed the hair roots and follicles become constricted, which prevents the flow of blood.

The hardened crystals that form from hair perspiration and sebum can cause poor blood circulation. They foul up the follicles, which causes the surrounding tissue to harden. This restricts the blood flow to the follicle. The build-up of these crystals can be prevented by using apple cider vinegar as a final rinse after shampooing. These crystals can also limited by using jojoba oil as a hair gel. Sebum also carries DHT, which is related to hair loss in male pattern balding. Chlorophyll can remove sebum, and it is in the chocolate flavored “Help Hair” whey protein concentrate formulation.

Stress also causes the scalp to tighten, making the hair thinner and more inclined to hair loss. Also, tightening neck muscles and arthritis restrict blood flow to the head. This can be countered through neck massage. A regimen of movement activities and exercises can Continue reading →

20 Awesome Designs Shaved Into Hair

Here are 20 of the most awesome haircuts available. Additionally, If you want to know about getting more hair visit America’s No. 1 hair transplant doctor, Dr. Larry Shapiro.

The following 20 people have taken haircuts to the extreme.

1. Face With Glasses

This young office worker uses his creative hair cut to catch up on some sleep.

Here are 20 of the most awesome haircuts available. Additionally, If you want to know about getting more hair visit America’s No. 1 hair transplant doctor, Dr. Larry Shapiro.

The following 20 people have taken haircuts to the extreme.

1. Face With Glasses

2. Tetris Hair Design

3. Afro Hat Design

4. Bearded Tattoo Men

5. Hooded Man

6. Obama Shaved Into Hair

7. Going To The Toliet

8. Nice Beard

9. Street fighter Hair Design

10. The Thinking Man

11. Shaven Chewbacca Leg

12. Ghostly Face

13. Creative Use Of Arm Hair

14. Nice Moustache

15. The Lawn Mower

16. Noodle Head Waiters

17. Shaving Arm Hair Troll

18. Superman Shaved Chest

19. Soccer Ball Design

20. Xbox Live Hair Cut