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PCOS And Women’s Hair Loss

Women suffer more intensely from hair loss than from men.  However, a lot of progress has been made in diagnosing the underlying cause of hair loss specifically for women.

There can be a wide range of causes for the loss but one well-known cause is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS is known to impact nearly 60 per cent of women worldwide now have some degree of PCOS.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder which can definitely cause hair loss, a range of scalp and skin problems as well as leading to infertility.  It’s even found among school children. PCOS is tied to excess androgen.

PCOS Diagnosis And Symptoms

Confirmation of PCOS is done through an ultra sound scan which shows multiple small cysts which are old unruptured follicles with eggs in both the ovaries.  The abnormal hormonal ratio by increase in LH:FSH ratio more than one can be established by a lab test on day 2 of the cycle. Continue reading “PCOS And Women’s Hair Loss” »

Ashton Kutcher With Combdown Fringe

Is Ashton Kutcher Going Bald?

You might think Ashton Kutcher is too young to be dealing with hair loss, but on February 7th of 2012 he turns 34.  Many people in their early to mid-30s deal with a receding hairline.

In 2004 several noteworthy tabloids reported that Ashton’s trademark mop of floppy hair as Michael Kelso in That ’70s Show was quickly receding.  2004 was seven years ago.   Which generates the question, is Ashton Kutcher going bald?

InTouch Magazine in their October 18, 2004 issue went so far as to feature Before and After photos of Kutcher with his famous thick mop and a much shorter cut showing a definite difference in his hairline.

InTouch pointed out that Kutcher was allegedly devastasted by the loss.  They also noted that around the time of the reported receding hairline he started wearing his trademark beanies, bandanas and baseball cap.

Yes, he looked very fashion forward, but was their an ulterior reason for the edgy headgear?

Ironically the media is focused currently on the obvious weight loss of wife Demi Moore due to their rumored marriage issues, but is not reporting anything about Ashton’s hair issues. Continue reading “Is Ashton Kutcher Going Bald?” »

Treatments Often Fail But Celebs Have Other Hair Replacement Options

Even though research shows that a variety of treatments for baldness often fails, this research has not stalled the parade of celebrities like Wayne Rooney and actor James Nesbitt, from getting hair replacement surgery.

For many dealing with hair loss, hair replacement surgery is considered a drastic last resort. Besides being a long (up to 8 hours) painful and expensive process ($50,000-75,000), it does not come with a money back guarantee.

In fact, studies have shown that up to 50% of all hair replacement surgeries fail. In hair replacement surgery follicles are removed from an area of dense hair on the head and transplanted to the bald patch.

For those not wanting the expense and risks of hair replacement surgery there are hair-replacement systems. These systems have come a long way since the introduction of the toupee.

Famous British DJ and TV presenter Jason King recently revealed to the media that he had acquired the very latest in hair-replacement options. In other words, the 36 year old King is now the proud owner of a brand new toupee which looks as if he has a full head of healthy hair. Continue reading “Hair Loss Treatments Often Fail But Celebs Have Other Hair Replacement Options” »

Hair Transplant Surgeon Warns Against Hasty Surgeries

The BBC has highlighted concerns by a top surgeon regarding the fact that young men who start losing their hair shouldn’t immediately sign up for hair transplant surgery.

Dr. Bessam Farjo, is one of the UK’s leading hair transplant surgeons. In a recent interview with The BBC’s Newsbeat, he cautioned that some hair transplant clinics are not doing enough to warn people under 30 about the long-term risks of hair transplant operations.

Although Dr. Farjo reports he has had inquiries from men as young as 19, he personally doe not recommend hair transplants for those under the age of 25. Why? It may not be the best first course of action for someone losing their hair.

In fact, even though he makes his living as a hair transplant surgeon, he warns people not to have surgery until they are closer to the age of 30. Why? Dr. Farjo warns that if you get surgery too young, it can look worse than it did in the first place.

Unfortunately when celebrities like footballer Wayne Rooney get the procedure done and openly discuss it with the media, it becomes a much more popular option. It may not be the best option but it certainly becomes more well-known due to the celebrity factor.

When Rooney had a hair transplant in June of 2011, the 25 year old sports celebrity was willing to talk about it and show photos of the results.

Exhaust All Other Hair Loss Transplants Before Surgery

Dr. Farjo believes in exhausting all other avenues before taking the hair transplant surgery plunge. He notes that he asks questions about his hair loss patient’s family history.

The doctor has his patients record their hair loss and monitor it over a set period of time. He also offers medications to see if the hair loss will stop or at least slow down. The doctor’s goal is to preserve as much of the current hair and prevent it from falling before taking the ultimate plunge with surgery.

Influence Of Wayne Rooney Over Transplant Surgery Trends

When discussing the recent transplant surgery of Wayne Rooney the doctor said “When a celebrity comes out with it, you only hear the good things,” he said. “You don’t hear the cautions or the potential complications.”

He noted “If you have the surgery too early and you go bald, you don’t have enough hair to keep chasing the hair loss. You can end up with isolated patches of hair. You could end up with hairy temples and a bald forehead which isn’t pretty but is also hard to fix.”

By taking time and understanding a patient’s hair loss history and patterns Dr. Farjo notes that “I am (then) able to have a much fuller picture of how much hair they will lose.”

Hair Transplant Surgery Is Best After Age Of 25

The BBC Newsbeat spoke to 16 other hair transplant surgeons besides Dr. Farjo and 13 agree that they were not eager to operate on men under the age of 25.

Male baldness can start in the late teens. According to The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery baldness affects a quarter of men in their 20s.

There were more than 33,000 hair transplant operations in Europe last year.

No Medical Code Of Conduct

Unfortunately there is no code of conduct or regulation to force hair transplant surgeons to stick to a minimum age. Due to the enhanced public awareness of Wayne Rooney’s hair transplantation surgery at age 23, more people are pursuing this option at earlier and earlier ages.

Other surgeons have told BBC’s Newsbeat that there should be a regulatory body to stop abuses in the industry. The surgeons want to make sure hair loss clinics give people the best possible advice and treatment.

Dr Farjo, who runs the The Farjo Medical Centre, admits there’s no concrete way to stop some clinics putting money before the well being of patients. He believes hair transplant surgeons should work together to educate each other and their patients about risks.

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The secret to a full thick head of hair might come from your own blood.   Hair restoration specialist Dr. Joseph Greco of Greco Hair Surgery located in Florida, is working with a new experimental home grown elixir to help those suffering from a variety of hair loss diseases such as alopecia or lupus related hair loss.

Greco’s home grown elixir involves using a syringe of the patient’s own blood.  Two proteins are removed from the patient’s blood and act as scaffolds, trapping growth factors and stem cells.

Before putting the scaffolds in place, the patient first goes through a process called micro-needling.

The first protein removed from the patient’s blood is PRP, short for platelet rich plasma. It contains stem cells, growth factors and cell fragments used in clotting.

The second protein removed is platelet poor plasma, which typically goes to waste, but by using filters, Dr. Greco creates a super concentrated solution called oro-gen plus, made specifically for the patient based on their own blood.

“The more we learn about growth factor, stem cell and cellular therapy..the sky’s the limit,” said Greco.  This new treatment is helping “hard to treat patients” re–grow hair, and it’s working for both men and women.

For more information about the treatment which costs approximately $1,000, contact Dr. Grego at:  1-888-473-2648 or visit his website at:  www.grecohairsurgery.com.

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