Fiction!
The two most common scalp diseases are dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. People often view products that treat these conditions as harsh and medicinal. Some hair loss sufferers think they have to choose to live with the scalp problems rather than use with what they fear are harmful chemicals. However, technological now allow prescription shampoos to have the necessary medication to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis while also containing the same mild cleansers found in cosmetic shampoos. When used properly, prescription shampoos can effectively help keep your hair healthy.
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
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So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
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Thursday, 5 March 2009
Fact or Fiction: Stress is one of the most common causes of Hair Loss:
Fiction!
In some cases, under extreme stress, hair loss can indeed occur, but stress is not a common cause of hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss is genetic.
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THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Check out our website: www.thewestminsterpractice.com
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receives over 900 new visitors every day.
In some cases, under extreme stress, hair loss can indeed occur, but stress is not a common cause of hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss is genetic.
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Check out our website: www.thewestminsterpractice.com
Our HAIR LOSS BLOG,
receives over 900 new visitors every day.
Even Jon Bon Jovi Suffers From Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness can be distressing to the regular guy who has a regular haircut and does a regular job but if you are world famous rock star Jon Bon Jovi losing your hair can be catastrophic. Jon Bon Jovi over his career has been identified with his big hair and losing it is said to be causing him a lot of worry.
Jon who is 46 years old has been slowly cutting his hair back from his big hair rocking days in recent years which is a very sensible thing to do. Men who are suffering from male pattern baldness should never try to cover up their hair loss by growing their hair long because it will merely make it more obvious. Short hair is always the way forward to minimise the visual effects of male pattern baldness.
Rumour has it that Jon has started getting treatment for his male pattern baldness but it is not known whether he is using a hair loss drug. Many rock stars, celebrities and film stars whose images are part of their corporate identity often opt for hair transplant surgery when their hair loss becomes noticeable. John Travolta, Mel Gibson and Kevin Costner are all known to have made use of hair transplant surgery to beat the effects of male pattern baldness. We have also previously reported on the fact that Tom Hanks has made use of a hair loss drug with good effects.
You should take a decision about whether your hair is important you immediately when male pattern baldness begins to appear because the longer you delay doing something about it the more likely your treatment will be ineffective. Men who use hair loss drugs at the first sign of male pattern baldness have much higher success rate than those who delay taking it for a number of years.
Earlier Blog Story On Jon: http://blog.thewestminsterpractice.com/bon-jovis-fears-over-hair-loss/
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Check out our website: www.thewestminsterpractice.com
Our HAIR LOSS BLOG,
receives over 900 new visitors every day.
Jon who is 46 years old has been slowly cutting his hair back from his big hair rocking days in recent years which is a very sensible thing to do. Men who are suffering from male pattern baldness should never try to cover up their hair loss by growing their hair long because it will merely make it more obvious. Short hair is always the way forward to minimise the visual effects of male pattern baldness.
Rumour has it that Jon has started getting treatment for his male pattern baldness but it is not known whether he is using a hair loss drug. Many rock stars, celebrities and film stars whose images are part of their corporate identity often opt for hair transplant surgery when their hair loss becomes noticeable. John Travolta, Mel Gibson and Kevin Costner are all known to have made use of hair transplant surgery to beat the effects of male pattern baldness. We have also previously reported on the fact that Tom Hanks has made use of a hair loss drug with good effects.
You should take a decision about whether your hair is important you immediately when male pattern baldness begins to appear because the longer you delay doing something about it the more likely your treatment will be ineffective. Men who use hair loss drugs at the first sign of male pattern baldness have much higher success rate than those who delay taking it for a number of years.
Earlier Blog Story On Jon: http://blog.thewestminsterpractice.com/bon-jovis-fears-over-hair-loss/
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Check out our website: www.thewestminsterpractice.com
Our HAIR LOSS BLOG,
receives over 900 new visitors every day.
Fact or Fiction: Improper hair care can lead to hair loss
Fact!
If you wear pigtails or cornrows or use tight hair rollers, the pull on your hair can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. If the pulling is stopped before scarring of the scalp develops, your hair will grow back normally.
However, scarring can cause permanent damage to the hair and scalp. Hot oil hair treatments or chemicals used in perms may cause swelling of the hair follicle, which can also result in scarring and cause permanent hair loss.
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Check out our website: www.thewestminsterpractice.com
Our HAIR LOSS BLOG,
receives over 900 new visitors every day.
If you wear pigtails or cornrows or use tight hair rollers, the pull on your hair can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. If the pulling is stopped before scarring of the scalp develops, your hair will grow back normally.
However, scarring can cause permanent damage to the hair and scalp. Hot oil hair treatments or chemicals used in perms may cause swelling of the hair follicle, which can also result in scarring and cause permanent hair loss.
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Check out our website: www.thewestminsterpractice.com
Our HAIR LOSS BLOG,
receives over 900 new visitors every day.
Monday, 26 January 2009
MALE HAIR LOSS: Is There A Solution To MPB (Results In 3 Months)
Androgenetic alopecia has a characteristic pattern of hair loss; it begins with a slight recession at the front hairline and is followed by thinning on the crown of the head. This hair loss results from a complex chemical reaction when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts the testosterone in the system into DHT or dihydrotestosterone. The hair follicles are genetically predisposed to be oversensitive to the DHT and become smaller and smaller with time, leading to the eventual hair loss.
Male Pattern Baldness (MPB): The most common type of hair loss that is caused by hormones, genes and age, and is usually progressive in nature. It affects the central and frontal area of the scalp and often results in a pronounced U-Shape configuration.
The gradual or more sudden loss of hair can be a very emotional experience for any man. The effects of hair loss can cause anxiety and depression. This is compounded by feelings of helplessness if there is no solution available. Here is a solution:
This young man is using the treatments listed below:
Vitastim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser
This stimulant is recommended to help stabilise hair loss and strengthen existing hair. It is a natural hop-based solution that works as a vasodilator to increase blood circulation in the scalp and so enable healthy hair growth.
Biostim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser
This stimulant contains a multi-vitamin complex to stimulate the hair follicles and increase hair cell production and proliferation. It is also designed to prolong the hair growth cycle, promoting increased hair growth and density.
THIS COULD BE YOU IN 3 MONTHS
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Male Pattern Baldness (MPB): The most common type of hair loss that is caused by hormones, genes and age, and is usually progressive in nature. It affects the central and frontal area of the scalp and often results in a pronounced U-Shape configuration.
The gradual or more sudden loss of hair can be a very emotional experience for any man. The effects of hair loss can cause anxiety and depression. This is compounded by feelings of helplessness if there is no solution available. Here is a solution:
This young man is using the treatments listed below:
Vitastim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser
This stimulant is recommended to help stabilise hair loss and strengthen existing hair. It is a natural hop-based solution that works as a vasodilator to increase blood circulation in the scalp and so enable healthy hair growth.
Biostim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser
This stimulant contains a multi-vitamin complex to stimulate the hair follicles and increase hair cell production and proliferation. It is also designed to prolong the hair growth cycle, promoting increased hair growth and density.
THIS COULD BE YOU IN 3 MONTHS
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologists who will be happy to help and advise you.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
THIS WILL CONFIRM WHAT IS THE VERY BEST OPTION FOR YOU
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
MALE HAIR LOSS RESULTS
I think I have Male Pattern Hair Loss. What shall I do?
BEFORE
AFTER
We prescribed the following treatments:
Minoxidil 5%+ Hair Growth Stimulant: Minoxidil is a vasodilator and dilates the blood capillaries responsible for blood supply to the hair follicles, thus allowing more blood to reach the hair follicles and encourage hair growth.
Biostim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser:This stimulant contains a very effective natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It reduces the amount of 5-alpha reductase in the scalp and thereby reduces the formation of DHT, stabilising hair loss and encouraging a healthy growth cycle.
THIS COULD BE YOU
Simply call 0207 976 6868 and speak directly to one of our Westminster Trichologists today.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
BEFORE
AFTER
We prescribed the following treatments:
Minoxidil 5%+ Hair Growth Stimulant: Minoxidil is a vasodilator and dilates the blood capillaries responsible for blood supply to the hair follicles, thus allowing more blood to reach the hair follicles and encourage hair growth.
Biostim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser:This stimulant contains a very effective natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It reduces the amount of 5-alpha reductase in the scalp and thereby reduces the formation of DHT, stabilising hair loss and encouraging a healthy growth cycle.
THIS COULD BE YOU
Simply call 0207 976 6868 and speak directly to one of our Westminster Trichologists today.
YOUR CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT IS FREE
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HAIR LOSS TODAY
SO THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Does LaserComb stop hair loss? The evidence is thin
Popular hand-held laser device LaserComb might revive follicles for some men. Maybe.
Americans spend billions on hair-care products each year, a remarkable investment for a part of the body with no real function. We clean it, nourish it and style it — and we definitely mourn its loss.
Lots of products and procedures promise to restore thinning or disappearing hair. One especially intriguing option is the HairMax LaserComb, a hand-held laser device that supposedly revives hair follicles. Hailed on TV news programs as a potential “cure for baldness,” the device received FDA clearance for men in 2007. Unlike drugs, most medical devices can be approved without rigorous testing. A company must merely persuade the Food and Drug Administration that the new device is “substantially equivalent” to other products already on the market. In this case, the makers of the LaserComb told the agency that their product was roughly as safe and effective as a wide range of other laser devices, including a gadget intended to kill lice. They also claimed to be in the same league as the Evans Vacuum Cap, an early 20th century hair-growth contraption that’s pretty much what it sounds like.
The LaserComb is sold online and through the SkyMall catalog for about $500.
Users are instructed to slowly move the comb back and forth through their remaining hair for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, three days a week.
The claims
According to the HairMax website, “90% of HairMax users notice positive benefits starting in as little as 8 weeks. These results include: increased hair growth, cessation of hair loss, faster growing hair, more manageability and more vibrant color.”
David Michaels, the managing director of Lexington International, the company behind the LaserComb, says it works by “transferring light energy to cellular energy” in the follicles. The device can’t restore hair to a bald spot, he says, but it can make any remaining hair grow “faster, thicker, heavier and stronger.”
The bottom line
Lasers can undoubtedly encourage hair growth, says Dr. Marc Avram, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.
In fact, a small percentage of people who undergo laser hair removal end up with more hair than they had to start with. As Avram and colleagues noted in a 2007 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, many hair-loss centers offer treatment with low-level laser devices, and some patients really do seem to benefit. Nobody knows why hair responds to lasers, he explains, although it’s possible that the beams somehow encourage blood flow to the follicles.
Still, according to Avram, there’s no good evidence that the LaserComb works any better than more-established treatments such as the prescription medications Rogaine or Propecia. For his patients who are unwilling or unable to use the medications, he says that the device could be worth a try. The LaserComb is safe, he says, and it just might help. “But I set low expectations for it.”
Avram recently tested the HairMax LaserComb on a handful of patients in his office over six months. (Contrary to claims made for the LaserComb, Avram says, it takes at least six months to see real results from any hair-loss treatment.)
“In 20% of the subjects, it seemed to maybe have an effect” on the appearance of hair, Avram says. The study hasn’t been published yet, and it didn’t include a control group for the sake of comparison. Avram readily admits his study “isn’t definitive,” but he hopes it might encourage more research in the future.
By contrast, Rogaine and Propecia have already been tested in multiple high-quality studies and have been shown to stop hair loss in 80% to 90% of patients, Avram says.
Uncertainty aside, the LaserComb has clearly captured the public’s imagination. Patients ask about it “all the time,” says Dr. Paradi Mirmirani, a dermatologist with the Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center and a member of the North American Hair Research Society. Mirmirani says the device could potentially stimulate hair growth. “But I don’t have any evidence. If patients want to spend $500 on this device, it’s their choice. But I wouldn’t recommend it. They should save it for something that we know actually works.”
Last May, the FDA issued a warning letter against Lexington International for illegally marketing the device to women when it had been officially cleared only for men. The HairMax website now says that the device is intended for men only, but recorded messages for callers on hold to customer service still say that it “works equally well on both men and women” and that “anyone of any age, male or female, can benefit.”
Michaels says the company has asked the FDA for approval to market the device to women and expects a decision soon.
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologist who will be happy to help and advise you.
Your initial consultation and assessment are free.
This will confirm what is the very best option for you.
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
Take control of your hair loss today so that it does not control your life.
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Americans spend billions on hair-care products each year, a remarkable investment for a part of the body with no real function. We clean it, nourish it and style it — and we definitely mourn its loss.
Lots of products and procedures promise to restore thinning or disappearing hair. One especially intriguing option is the HairMax LaserComb, a hand-held laser device that supposedly revives hair follicles. Hailed on TV news programs as a potential “cure for baldness,” the device received FDA clearance for men in 2007. Unlike drugs, most medical devices can be approved without rigorous testing. A company must merely persuade the Food and Drug Administration that the new device is “substantially equivalent” to other products already on the market. In this case, the makers of the LaserComb told the agency that their product was roughly as safe and effective as a wide range of other laser devices, including a gadget intended to kill lice. They also claimed to be in the same league as the Evans Vacuum Cap, an early 20th century hair-growth contraption that’s pretty much what it sounds like.
The LaserComb is sold online and through the SkyMall catalog for about $500.
Users are instructed to slowly move the comb back and forth through their remaining hair for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, three days a week.
The claims
According to the HairMax website, “90% of HairMax users notice positive benefits starting in as little as 8 weeks. These results include: increased hair growth, cessation of hair loss, faster growing hair, more manageability and more vibrant color.”
David Michaels, the managing director of Lexington International, the company behind the LaserComb, says it works by “transferring light energy to cellular energy” in the follicles. The device can’t restore hair to a bald spot, he says, but it can make any remaining hair grow “faster, thicker, heavier and stronger.”
The bottom line
Lasers can undoubtedly encourage hair growth, says Dr. Marc Avram, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.
In fact, a small percentage of people who undergo laser hair removal end up with more hair than they had to start with. As Avram and colleagues noted in a 2007 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, many hair-loss centers offer treatment with low-level laser devices, and some patients really do seem to benefit. Nobody knows why hair responds to lasers, he explains, although it’s possible that the beams somehow encourage blood flow to the follicles.
Still, according to Avram, there’s no good evidence that the LaserComb works any better than more-established treatments such as the prescription medications Rogaine or Propecia. For his patients who are unwilling or unable to use the medications, he says that the device could be worth a try. The LaserComb is safe, he says, and it just might help. “But I set low expectations for it.”
Avram recently tested the HairMax LaserComb on a handful of patients in his office over six months. (Contrary to claims made for the LaserComb, Avram says, it takes at least six months to see real results from any hair-loss treatment.)
“In 20% of the subjects, it seemed to maybe have an effect” on the appearance of hair, Avram says. The study hasn’t been published yet, and it didn’t include a control group for the sake of comparison. Avram readily admits his study “isn’t definitive,” but he hopes it might encourage more research in the future.
By contrast, Rogaine and Propecia have already been tested in multiple high-quality studies and have been shown to stop hair loss in 80% to 90% of patients, Avram says.
Uncertainty aside, the LaserComb has clearly captured the public’s imagination. Patients ask about it “all the time,” says Dr. Paradi Mirmirani, a dermatologist with the Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center and a member of the North American Hair Research Society. Mirmirani says the device could potentially stimulate hair growth. “But I don’t have any evidence. If patients want to spend $500 on this device, it’s their choice. But I wouldn’t recommend it. They should save it for something that we know actually works.”
Last May, the FDA issued a warning letter against Lexington International for illegally marketing the device to women when it had been officially cleared only for men. The HairMax website now says that the device is intended for men only, but recorded messages for callers on hold to customer service still say that it “works equally well on both men and women” and that “anyone of any age, male or female, can benefit.”
Michaels says the company has asked the FDA for approval to market the device to women and expects a decision soon.
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our Westminster Trichologist who will be happy to help and advise you.
Your initial consultation and assessment are free.
This will confirm what is the very best option for you.
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
Take control of your hair loss today so that it does not control your life.
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
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