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It is true. Men will typically get a very close buzzcut or shave their heads to hide the progression of male pattern hair loss. However, many don't realize that hair loss is a medically treatable condition. Effective treatments, less-invasive hair transplants can help maintain and restore a full-looking head of living and growing hair... if you want.
All hair follicles on your scalp will normally go through growing and resting phases, causing a 'normal' shed of about 100-200 strands per day. About 10% of all hair follicles any given day are "resting" and therefore not producing hair. As hair follicles go into the resting phase or begin their growing phase, the strand of hair is 'released' from the scalp or pushed out/replaced by the new hairshaft. There should be NO overall loss of volume, decrease in coverage or change at the hairline or crown area if things are "healthy."
Even aggressive brushing, washing, etc. will not affect these normal cycles of the hair. However, if you are prone to hereditary hair loss or other medical hair loss problems, sometimes the hair follicles spend more time resting than growing... not good! There is genetic testing available from doctors who specialize in hair loss and other tests if you think you are seeing something going on that's not normal.
Hope this helps...!
Sincerely, Dr. Alan Bauman - Medical Director - Bauman Medical Group - Hair Restoration for Men and Women
Links: www.baumanmedical.com
I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you experiencing hair loss or hair shedding? Or are you looking to better style your hair this time of the year?
A major advancement in hair transplant surgery is the technique of FUE or Follicular-Unit Extraction using NeoGraft. When FUE is performed, there is no scalpel used for harvesting or stitches/staples placed in the donor area. Therefore, there is no residual linear scar. With FUE patients can wear very short haircuts without the risk of a tell-tale linear scar. NeoGraft is the device that allows the harvesting of the hair follicles in a more accurate and efficient manner than with a manual FUE device. FUE procedures also have less activity restrictions afterwards, so it's a perfect hair transplant procedure for athletes or those with an active lifestyle. There is less post-op discomfort with NeoGraft FUE because there's no scalpel or stitches used. Results are NEVER pluggy because the follicular-units contain on average 1-3 hair follicles. When placed artistically and growing, these grafts produce living and growing hair that is 100% natural and undetectable. At Bauman Medical Group, we've performed FUE procedure since 2002.
Links: www.baumanmedical.com
If you pull your hair, you will cause HAIR LOSS--due to "traction alopecia." To make the hair appear thicker, healthier and fuller, try low level laser therapy at home with a device like the LaserCap. At our offices in Boca Raton, FL we've administered thousands of low level laser therapy treatments in our laser clinic with excellent results. It doesn't work for everyone, but it can help. Good Luck! Sincerely, Dr. Alan J. Bauman M.D. Hair Restoration Physician & Hair Transplant Surgeon
Links: www.lasercap.info
Bottom line, you can't! Hair Growth Rates are genetically determined. However, if you seem to be experiencing poor hair growth, this could be a sign of hereditary hair loss, poor diet, excessive stress, side effects from medications, hair breakage, or illness. If you are seeing increased shedding, more scalp shining through or receding hairline, you should visit a board-certified Hair Restoration Physician (yes we are out there!) We are doctors that specialize in maintaining, enhancing and/or restoring your own living and growing hair.
Good luck! Sincerely, Dr. Alan J. Bauman, M.D.
Links: www.baumanmedical.com
Recently, we completed a pilot study of post-chemo patients from Lynn Cancer Center/Boca Raton Regional here at Bauman Medical Group in Boca Raton who were prescribed a regimen of in-office low level laser therapy for six months. Nine of the thirteen initial patients had a significant improvement in hair density, hair mass index, as well as visual coverage of the scalp. The study is ongoing now with at-home treatment using the LaserCap.
Unfortunately, thinning hair cannot be 'treated' with a shampoo. Medical treatments come in the form of medications, hair transplants and laser therapy.
A combover can camouflage hair loss, but it fools no one!
Seek treatment from a doctor who specializes in hair loss and hair restoration, certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Thinning hair typically leads to 'no' hair, so early treatment is the best treatment. Do your homework and ask questions. Sincerely, Dr. Alan Bauman MD
Hair transplant surgery is a viable option to restore living and growing hair follicles into a scar. FUE/NeoGraft hair transplants can harvest hair follicles without leaving any visible linear scar in the back of the scalp, so that might be a good option if you have short hair. Consult with an expert hair doctor or Hair Restoration Physician who is certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery.
Surgical options for hair loss include Hair Transplantation. Hair Transplants can permanently redistribute living and growing hair follicles from one area of the scalp into thinning or balding areas. Hair Transplants are the ONLY permanent way to restore living and growing hair to an area devoid of hair and can be appropriate for both men and women experiencing hair loss and can also be used to restore hair to scars, eyebrows, as well as eyelashes!
Hair Transplant techniques have improved dramatically over the past ten to fifteen years. Modern Hair Transplant procedures, if performed with skill and artistry, are NOT pluggy, painful or otherwise unnatural looking.
Harvesting can be performed using a strip (linear) method requiring a scalpel and stitches in the "donor" area or back of the scalp or with an FUE "Follicular Unit Extraction" approach. FUE is a less invasive hair transplant option which allows the harvesting of hair without leaving a tell-tale linear scar. It also has fewer activity restrictions.
FUE has been around for almost ten years, but has been made more efficient and accurate with automated devices, like the NeoGraft. NeoGraft works like an extension of the surgeon's hand to literally 'pluck' healthy follicles from the scalp, ready for transplantation. For info on NeoGraft, visit
For some photos of a variety of hair transplant results, visit:
For videos of hair transplant procedures, visit Many different factors go into the determination whether you would be a good candidate for hair transplant surgery. Be sure to consult with doctors who specialize in hair loss and hair transplant, like those certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and do your homework.
Hair Transplantation should always be accompanied by a comprehensive medical evaluation and a non-invasive treatment plan to help protect and enhance your non-transplanted hair (you'll need less surgery in the long run that way!) Non-invasive treatment options might include Propecia, Minoxidil, Low Level Laser Therapy, etc.
There is hope in treating hair loss, so good luck in your research and finding a "hair doctor" that's right for you! Be sure to ask many questions!
Sincerely,
Alan J. Bauman, M.D.
Certified, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Medical Director
Bauman Medical Group
Medical Advisor - Men's Health Magazine
Medical Guest - NBC Today, NBC Dateline, CBS Early Show
Hair loss in men is most commonly caused by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Every male has DHT, but male pattern hair loss is a condition where you inherit a specific 'sensitivity' to DHT, causing hair follicles to progressively miniaturize then die. Thankfully, hair loss can be treated by a Hair Restoration Physician--a doctor who specializes in hair loss. Medication and medical devices can help fight hair loss. Hair Transplants are the only permanent way to restore living and growing hair.
Roxy, I can certainly understand your concern! Beverly is right, there can be many reasons for hair loss and thinning hair, including heredity, nutrition, illness, medications, stress, and others. An evaluation with a doctor who specializes in hair loss and hair thinning is always a good place to start. Remember that some shedding each day (about 100 strands) is considered normal. A significant loss of coverage however could mean that treatment (or at leas tracking) is recommended. For more information on hair loss in women and the way we medically diagnose, treat and track the problem, visit http:www.baumanmedical.com. Sincerely, Dr. B.
Links: www.baumanmedical.com
As opposed to hair loss, which can be treated permanently with a hair transplant procedure, there is no permanent 'cure' or procedure for gray hair. Most of our patients who are looking to darken their hair (transplanted or not) seek the advice of a professional colorist/cosmetologist. Because new hair is continually produced, you'll need routine visits with your stylist in order to maintain the color. We have excellent colorists in South Florida, so feel free to contact the office (http://www.baumanmedical.com) for a reference. --Dr. B.
Links: www.baumanmedical.com
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Why do men who have hair ON THEIR HEADS shave it off?
"It is true. Men will typically get a very close buzzcut or shave their heads to hide the progression of male pattern hair loss. However, many don't realize that hair loss is a medically treatable condition. Effective treatments, less-invasive hair transplants can help maintain and restore a full-looking head of living and growing hair... if you want. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yokKYvbnktM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yokKYvbnktM"
can brushing your hair to much cause it to fall out/hair loss?
"All hair follicles on your scalp will normally go through growing and resting phases, causing a 'normal' shed of about 100-200 strands per day. About 10% of all hair follicles any given day are "resting" and therefore not producing hair. As hair follicles go into the resting phase or begin their growing phase, the strand of hair is 'released' from the scalp or pushed out/replaced by the new hairshaft. There should be NO overall loss of volume, decrease in coverage or change at the hairline or crown area if things are "healthy." Even aggressive brushing, washing, etc. will not affect these normal cycles of the hair. However, if you are prone to hereditary hair loss or other medical hair loss problems, sometimes the hair follicles spend more time resting than growing... not good! There is genetic testing available from doctors who specialize in hair loss and other tests if you think you are seeing something going on that's not normal. Hope this helps...! Sincerely, Dr. Alan Bauman - Medical Director - Bauman Medical Group - Hair Restoration for Men and Women http://www.baumanmedical.com"
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