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HEALTHY HAIR = HEALTHY DIET

  Want a strong, shiny, healthy head of hair? A balanced diet that includes protein, iron and other nutrients is key.  Online publication Style Bistro, consulted with ISHRS’ Dr. Alan Bauman on what foods are best to eat to maintain Hair Health.  Here are his recommendations:   Salmon “When it comes to foods that pack a beauty punch, it’s hard to …

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OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION RISKS

    Don’t Assume Over-The-Counter Is Step One.   So you’re ready for your hair restoration surgery and are eagerly awaiting the positive results the new look will have on your lifestyle. Stop.   Before you take the final step and schedule your hair restoration surgery, take a quick over-the-counter medication inventory and share the results with your surgeon so …

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GREY HAIR TRANSPLANTATION

  Is hair transplantation a young man’s game only?   Hair transplant commercials would have you believe hair transplantation is a young man’s game.  Scenes of muscular young men swimming, cavorting with comely women and working out all conjure up an image of youth and vitality.  The truth is, age has little to do with whether someone is a good …

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HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY STEP 1: THE CONSULTATION

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  The consultation is the most important conversation you will have with a hair loss physician.  Your doctor will evaluate your needs, expectations and whether you are a candidate for surgical treatment or other types of baldness treatments. Evaluation, answering questions and anything you need to know about hair loss and baldness patterns will be addressed in your consultation.

YOUR SHAMPOO MAY BE AIDING IN HAIR LOSS!

  ISHRS’ Dr. Robert Dorin sat down with Lois Joy Johnson of AARP to discuss hair loss and causes.  Surprisingly there are certain ingredients in shampoos and conditioners that can cause hair thinning and slow hair growth.   Dr. Dorin recommends checking your label and avoiding these additives: Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) which is used to create foamy lather “strips hair of essential oils, …

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BEARD TRANSPLANTS ON THE RISE

  The popularity of facial hair for men has certainly changed over the last several years.  Online publications reporting on beard transplants almost weekly.  Why you ask?   You will find many celebrities on the red carpet sporting a beard or goatee as it has become a fashion trend.  Patients want the Brad Pitt and George Clooney look while some …

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HAIR SCIENCES: A REVIEW OF FOLLICULAR CELL IMPLANTATION AND STEM CELL HAIR REGROWTH

  Follicular cell implantation and stem cell hair regrowth: a review     This article references the recent report from Cotsarelis and his group: Yang, R., et al. Generation of folliculogenic human epithelial stem cells from induced pluripotent stem cells. Nat Commun. 2014(Jan); 5:3071.   In a recent issue of the Forum, I reviewed some of the relevant research on …

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SCALP FLAP SURGERY FOR HAIR RESTORATION

  posted by E. Antonio Mangubat, MD on October 3, 2014   Flap surgery is a hair restoration treatment for baldness. It involves moving a “flap” of skin from one area of the body to another. Scalp flap surgery has an important but limited role in hair restoration.   Patient Selection   Scalp flap surgery moves hair-bearing scalp to the bald area …

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HERBAL HAIR LOSS PROGRAM

  posted by Rajesh Rajput, MCh, FISHRS on April 6, 2015 Can a herbal treatment for hair loss really work? Best practices in herbal hair growth treatment   An herbal program for hair loss can work well for some patients. Those with grade III to IV hair loss are expected to thrive on the program. It is also beneficial for patients with …

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