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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Female Hair Loss - CTE? | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: I first experienced an episode of increased shedding (TE) in 2009 due to stress I believe (work, ... A: You can inherit the bald genes from either your mother or father. If you father is bald there is no ... | |
| hair loss | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: i think i have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp. i get white greasy substance on my scalp which ... A: Seborrheic Dermatitis rarely will cause hair loss unless you get it infected by scratching. If you ... | |
| mpb at early age of 13 yrs | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: i am suffering from hair loss from the age of 13yrs i had shown to the dermatologist they said it ... A: Yes-- you should start 1mg finasteride daily to prevent male pattern baldness. This is information ... | |
| Ethnic Groups | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Are there certain ethnic groups that are more prone to male pattern hairloss (among other type of ... A: Except for a few isolated villages where there is not much mingling with the outside there are no ... | |
| Female Hair Loss - CTE? | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I first experienced an episode of increased shedding (TE) in 2009 due to stress I believe (work, ... A: You have described a CTE by the history of chronic shedding as well as the poor regrowth seen with ... | |
| Hair on Face | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: Peter, I am Rohit 24 yrs age. I told you about my problem of less beard and mustache. I consulted a ... A: I am glad the acne cleared. I do not use Sustanon and do not know the dosages. You will have to ... | |
| Hair on Face | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Peter, I am Rohit 24 yrs age. I told you about my problem of less beard and mustache. I consulted a ... A: It is very rare to get a reaction to minoxidil which would would cause difficulty in breathing and ... | |
| Hair Recovery | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I am on a hair suppliment which claims to reduce HDT plus Propecia. How effective is Propecia for ... A: The hairs grow pretty much the same way they did where they were taken from. You can see the ... | |
| Hair Recovery | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I am on a hair suppliment which claims to reduce HDT plus Propecia. How effective is Propecia for ... A: You can have a small number of grafts moved many times or a large number of grafts moved a few ... | |
| Hair Recovery | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I am on a hair suppliment which claims to reduce HDT plus Propecia. How effective is Propecia for ... A: James, Propecia as an oral treatment for male pattern baldness is by far the best accepted therapy ... | |
| Hair loss and birth control | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair loss for about 6 months. It started about 4 months after going off my ... A: The burning scalp syndrome is a real problem for some women and sometimes it can be helped by ... | |
| Hair loss and birth control | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair loss for about 6 months. It started about 4 months after going off my ... A: Shedding is common when you stop any birth control pill. Sometimes there is a mild shed when ... | |
| Hair Transplants | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: How many different types of hair transplant surgery are there? And do any hair restoration people do ... A: I did not say there is no difference. There is a huge difference. The hairs hairs may grow a bit ... | |
| Hair Transplants | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: How many different types of hair transplant surgery are there? And do any hair restoration people do ... A: Originally all hair transplants had donor hairs taken from the back of he head. In 1992 one of my ... | |
| Hair Transplants | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: How many different types of hair transplant surgery are there? And do any hair restoration people do ... A: There are two generally accepted forms of hair transplantation today. Both use follicular unit ... | |
| ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have problem of androgenic alopecia pls advise any medicine. Regards Zafar Iqbal A: Zafar, The best therapy for preventing Androgenetic Alopecia in men is Propecia, 1mg Finasteride. ... | |
| New Look Institute | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: - Do you have an opinion on the services and/or options put forth by this organization? Thank you. A: Lance, I'm sorry but I have never heard of them. After looking at their website briefly it seems ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: Is there always something left behind for knowing where a hair line used to be no matter if a person ... A: I'm sorry but no matter how attached you are to your present hairline if it is programmed to fall ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: When a person goes bald on top and recedes in the front do those hair follicles die or do they ... A: In my opinion it is one of the mistakes in evolution. It would be of great benefit to man, men in ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: When a person goes bald on top and recedes in the front do those hair follicles die or do they ... A: The main object of using a product which claims to regrow hair is to really KEEP WHAT YOU HAVE. If a ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: When a person goes bald on top and recedes in the front do those hair follicles die or do they ... A: The hairs shrivel up and go into a coma before dying. The hairs in the back of the head frequently ... | |
| global alopecia | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: Hi I im a early 32 year old female i have had very thin hair particulary on the top and crown area ... A: The term global alopecia is used by some doctors to describe either a general thinning of the hair ... | |
| thinning hair | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: One thing i would like to ask you (sorry if i'm bothering you with the same subject but i'm really ... A: I would suggest using 1% zinc pyrithione shampoo such as Head and Shoulders every other day with the ... | |
| In a panic | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I’m a 31yr old female and have always had extremely fine hair. All the women in my family have fine ... A: As you pointed out this is an inherited characteristic. There are genetic conditions where the hairs ... | |
| thinning hair | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: One thing i would like to ask you (sorry if i'm bothering you with the same subject but i'm really ... A: You can stop worrying about AGA if you do not have the genes for it and you had an obvious case of ... | |
| thinning hair | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask you some questions because i'm having a problem with my hair.When i was 16 i ... A: Thanos, Your follow up only confirms my last answer. "Seborrheic dermatitis frequently is ... | |
| thinning hair | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask you some questions because i'm having a problem with my hair.When i was 16 i ... A: From the further description of events it does seem more likely that you had folliculitis which ... | |
| Hair on face | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: Peter. Few days back i asked you about hairs on face and also told you that a doctor has given me ... A: Without seeing you and not knowing what your family facial growth patterns are like it is very ... | |
| thinning hair | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask you some questions because i'm having a problem with my hair.When i was 16 i ... A: It is possible when you were 16 some outside stress and the scalp condition caused you to have a TE ... | |
| Testosterone and hair loss | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: Panagotacos I am male 31 years old single I have problem of hair loss, i visited my doctor who said ... A: Zafar, I'm sorry but your doctor apparently has studied a different kind of physiology, ... | |
| Hair on face | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: Peter. Few days back i asked you about hairs on face and also told you that a doctor has given me ... A: Minoxidil helps the hairs grow faster and thicker while you are using it. When you stop the stimulus ... | |
| Another question about hair loss.. | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: I know hair loss is common to women or men in all age, but, in my case, this one is too much. I'm ... A: Thinning hair is a problem for anyone at any age but at age 14 it must seem particularly unfair. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I want two suggestions from you. Is Green Tea a natural dht blocker? I do not know much about ... A: Green Tea has been known to have very good antioxidants which may be helpful for several things when ... | |
| Hair on Face | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem that i have just grown light hairs on my face(beard and mustache) although this is ... A: Rohit, I don't think you gave the 2% minoxidil a fair chance. It takes hairs three months to ... | |
| Hair on Face | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem that i have just grown light hairs on my face(beard and mustache) although this is ... A: If no one else in your family has this pattern you could consult with a dermatologist to find out if ... | |
| Question | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed the last year that my hair has been thinning around the top of my forehead. I'm 32 ... A: Thinning hair in the top front of your head is almost certainly Androgenetic Alopecia ( = AGA = ... | |
| side effects on finasteride | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been on Finasteride (Finax, 1mg everyday) since March,2011(around 8 months). After i started ... A: Rajesh, Most men who experience this side effect will notice everything goes back to normal after ... | |
| hairloss-onion juice | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: i've heard and read in some literary work that rogaine is thought to work because of it's sulphur ... A: Onion juice, garlic, and other herbal remedies have been used for the past 5000 years to little ... | |
| hair loss in chin | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: my husband had a hair less spot on his chin and I thought that it was normal but now the size of ... A: The most likely cause is Alopecia Areata which is an auto immune disorder where the person has an ... | |
| hair loss | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male and I have been losing my hair for the last four years. The unusual thing ... A: This may be a normal inherited pattern of hair growth for you. I would look to see how hairy the men ... | |
| Hairloss - questions on labs | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I had sudden diffuse hairloss at a very stressful time 6 months ago which I was told was triggered ... A: If you are concerned the hair shedding is making your hair 40% thinner and are asking what I'd ... | |
| Hairloss - questions on labs | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I had sudden diffuse hairloss at a very stressful time 6 months ago which I was told was triggered ... A: Stress of any kind, fever or wedding, can cause TEs and that leads to thin hair - as much as 40% in ... | |
| More of a Question on Hair Growth | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have scoured the topic areas on the sight and my question may fall here better than anywhere else, ... A: Chris, You should take this up with your pediatrician or family doctor. My guess is this is normal ... | |
| miniaturised hairs falling on fin 8 months | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I am on Finasteride since March,2011. Its been around 8 months now, i had some shedding in the first ... A: The use of finasteride is not to affect the number of hairs which fall out but rather to allow those ... | |
| dandruff questions | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know the best shampoo conditioner or spray especially or dandruff. I do color my ... A: Kim, The best shampoo I can think of for you might be "Neutrogena Daily Control Shampoo" - shampoo ... | |
| Hair loss patches. | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Greetings doc, im 24 years male..recently say from last 2months i had observed hair loss patches ... A: It sounds as if you have Alopecia Areata. There are no easy home remedies and even when you go to ... | |
| Question from the TV show CSI | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos. My name is Jon and am a researcher for the CBS television show, CSI: Crime Scene ... A: Jon, The implantation of non human fibers into the scalp to mimic normal hair is a flawed idea ... | |
| Hair loss pattern | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Do you believe that the pattern of a woman's hair loss indicates the cause of it, or that it doesn't ... A: Kate, The vast majority of women with thinning hair have inherited the genes for AGA. You have ... | |
| hair loss after hrt | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I began HRT; estrogen and testosterone via pellet insertion and oral progesterone, April 2011. Over ... A: This is most likely due to your new HRT. You might ask your doctor if you could take some ... | |
| hair loss due to parnate | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend was on Parnate for a short period of time..about 6 months and her hair fell out in ... A: This is a drug induced hair loss called a Telogen Effluvium. The actively growing hairs in the ... | |
| hair loss due to parnate | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend was on Parnate for a short period of time..about 6 months and her hair fell out in ... A: Hair loss is one of the side effects some people can get with Parnate. As this is a drug induced ... | |
| scalp biopsy | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Just wondering, if I have a scalp biopsy, does the hair in that area come back?? A: A small piece of skin 4 mm ( 1/6 inch ) in diameter is what is usually removed with a suture to ... | |
| some questions about hair | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have had for two years, excessive shedding, on and off, and felt less density overall. Have been ... A: Some hair specialists have advocated adopting up to 150 per day as normal since there are some ... | |
| Sudden extreme hair loss, please help | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female who has always had thin hair, but a lot of it! Currently, I have had about ... A: Laura, It seems you have been having a Telogen Effluvium which is shedding of hair after ... | |
| Sixty-second hair loss test | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I recently saw a study published detailing an "accurate" method about determining hair ... A: Phil, I read that article when it came out and wondered why anyone wasted their time doing it. The ... | |
| Hair loss and iron | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, My 18 yr old daughter has been experiencing some diffuse shedding of the hair off ... A: They certainly could have thinned out her hair and the low ferritin may be preventing normal ... | |
| Hair loss and iron | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, My 18 yr old daughter has been experiencing some diffuse shedding of the hair off ... A: I may not be of much help as I am a dermatologist and when I see a patient who does not seem to be ... | |
| Female Postmenopausal AGA | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have been diagnosed and struggling with female androgenetic alopecia. I am so tired ... A: Lexi, I am sorry it is so difficult to find a doctor who will prescribe avodart for you. In a ... | |
| AGA | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: A biopsy diagnosed AGA last June after a huge hair loss after a hair dye, and subsequent hair loss. ... A: My guess is the OCP Diane which has been around for a very long time in Europe and Canada is the ... | |
| AGA | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: A biopsy diagnosed AGA last June after a huge hair loss after a hair dye, and subsequent hair loss. ... A: This is way too complicated to give a simple answer on this forum. You are going to have to wrk ... | |
| Direct Hair Implantation | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a query about Direct Hair Implantation technique. I want to read some honest unbiased reviews ... A: It would help if you told me where you have read about "Direct Hair Implantation technique" because ... | |
| low ferritn hair loss that began 2/12 years agao | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Approximately two and a half years ago (at that time I was 46) i noticed my hair was getting ... A: Although 70 is a good level it takes four month to see the new hairs begin to grow out stronger ... | |
| hair loss | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 19 year old male.i had just finished important exams in school and noticed all of the hair on ... A: Yes the hair line can recede with a Telogen Effluvium as it can make male pattern baldness show up ... | |
| loosing new hair growth | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 36 years old and been experiencing hair loss for 10 months now. After many trips to my PCM ... A: With a sudden episode of hair loss the first thing to ask is what may have caused it, were you ... | |
| hair loss | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 19 year old male.i had just finished important exams in school and noticed all of the hair on ... A: Most likely you are experiencing a Telogen Effluvium. Another possibility although less likely is ... | |
| hair loss | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I am shedding my hair like crazy,I am taking monthly B-12 shots,my last lab said ferritin level was ... A: A low serum ferritin can cause hair loss. It was once thought a level as low as 10 was within ... | |
| Male Pattern Baldness | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old guy suffering from MPB. It all started when I was 15-16 years old and started ... A: Awais, In my previous answers to you I kept strongly advising you take Propecia or 1/4 of a 5 mg ... | |
| Biotin For Hair Problems Causing Acne | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I hope this question is not too far off topic. First, I am not a big believer in vitamins helping ... A: Robert, You bring up a very good point. Thirty to forty years ago it was popular to add raw egg ... | |
| about daily hair loss ............ | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: ..im 21 yrs old ...have long hairs ....i use antidandruff shampoo (head & shoulders)whenever its ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. More frequent shampooing is actually better for your ... | |
| women hair loss | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I am 53 y/o , been on HRT for 10 years , recently place on Testosterone gel, and Zoloft 25mg , I am ... A: It could be either or both. Certainly Testosterone can cause hair loss in the form of accelerated ... | |
| Biotin For Hair Problems Causing Acne | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I hope this question is not too far off topic. First, I am not a big believer in vitamins helping ... A: I have never seen a case nor have I read of a case of acne being caused by Biotin. There is nothing ... | |
| sudden hair loss | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I am suffering from allover hair loss that has started suddenly. To date, I have lost about 40-50% ... A: This kind of sudden hair loss is called a Telogen Effluvium and it is common after having a ... | |
| loseing hair. | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: My question to you is that I have braids in my hair i been growing my hair for 9 years. And when i ... A: Elijah, The face cleaner you are using can not damage your hair follicles and you can not lose ... | |
| Hair Loss, heredity. | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 19 year old guy having Male Baldness Pattern inherited from my family, my maternal side uncles ... A: Awais, You have changed your story-- This is what you originally wrote to me: Hello, I'm a 19 ... | |
| sd | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: i just asked you recently a qustion that im losing eybrow hair about 5 a day they are coming easily ... A: I can only answer your question based on what you provide as the description of the problem. I have ... | |
| extensive hair fall | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: i am a 22 year old man i have been suffering from hairfall since last three to four years now there ... A: If you have lost most all of your hair with only a few hairs remaining you should see a ... | |
| hi | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: "i we started losing eyrbow hairs 3 months ago about 5 hairs a day i just go with my finger through ... A: The most likely cause of this kind of hair loss where eyebrow hair comes out easily as well as scalp ... | |
| Hair Loss from ALL Body Parts | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I am 18 years old. When i was 14 i noticed that there were some bald patches on my legs and some new ... A: You need to see a dermatologist to get the right treatment for Alopecia Areata. This is an auto ... | |
| Hair Loss, heredity. | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 19 year old guy having Male Baldness Pattern inherited from my family, my maternal side uncles ... A: Awais, I did not want to make you sad that you should not have transplants. I was hoping you'd ... | |
| Hair Loss, heredity. | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 19 year old guy having Male Baldness Pattern inherited from my family, my maternal side uncles ... A: If you have inherited extensive balding MPB Type VII on the Norwood classification then it is ... | |
| shedding | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I am a 38 year old female. I am currently going through my second bout of Telogen Effluvium. Both ... A: Unfortunately there is no way to predict what percentage will grow back but an estimate of 90% ... | |
| te minoxide | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have had alot of stress recenlty and I am shedding alot like 50 hairs a day but the hair is very ... A: There is more to evaluate to make the diagnosis of MPB than just what you reported. It may be very ... | |
| te minoxide | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have had alot of stress recenlty and I am shedding alot like 50 hairs a day but the hair is very ... A: Having a case of Telogen Effluvium will lead to shedding of hair in excess of the normal amount lost ... | |
| Lauryl Sulfate Okay? | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that the chemical lauryl sulfate found in many shampoos is bad for hair growth, however ... A: The chemical sodium lauryl sulfate is in many shampoos, soaps, creams and even toothpaste. In a ... | |
| Hair loss | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: If i take minoxide will I have to contoinue to use it if it is TE and what about a laser combe ? I ... A: The proper treatment for patients with active shedding with Telogen Effluvium is to use Minoxidil. ... | |
| shedding | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: about 5 months ago I noticed between 10 to 20 hairs shedding from my middle of the scalp so I ... A: The shedding of hair after a stressful incident is called a Telogen Effluvium. The shed normally ... | |
| hair | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: i started losing eyebrow hair 3 months ago now im losing scalp hair too also my scalp hair suddenly ... A: Since I can not actually see your scalp and hairs all I can tell you is that from your description ... | |
| hair | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: i started losing eyebrow hair 3 months ago now im losing scalp hair too also my scalp hair suddenly ... A: There are several different skin/hair disorders which can cause the symptoms you have described and ... | |
| Depressed and baldin | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I am 34 year old mother of a 22 month old and from India. I had luxurious long and thick hair until ... A: You may have inherited AndroGenetic Alopecia. A family history of baldness on either your mother or ... | |
| Burning, pain, and hair loss. | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old female and have been experiencing shedding for about two years. About a year ago ... A: Hair loss associated with a painful or burning scalp sensation is a poorly understood condition and ... | |
| Alopecia | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I started to take an anti-depressant called Aplenzin in March of 2011. I took it for approximately 2 ... A: My question is, can medication induced tellogen effluvium be stopped and new growth be stimulated by ... | |
| side burns | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I came to see you for a consult and still want to consider doing a loss of sideburns from Facelift ... A: Eve, Everyone heals differently but after one week there is no crusting and the pinkness usually ... | |
| short cycling | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: "I went through a long time of excessive hair shedding, now not so much, thank God, it's normal hair ... A: Andrea, The treatment for what you have described as short cycling should include daily minoxidil ... | |
| hair loss | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old student and i am having hair loss. i noticed it 2 months ago, before that i am ... A: It is common for young men to have periods of increased hair loss after something stressful such as ... | |
| Hair loss | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and I am surfing form hair loss.When my age at 16 ,I have too many hair then ... A: Newton, You may be having normal hair loss and are unnecessarily worrying about seeing 70 to 80 ... | |
| Minoxidil and hair lose | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about hair loss and minoxidil. I have a frontal hair loss, not totally hair lose ... A: The daily dosage is 1mg of finasteride = Propecia per day at any time of the day with or without ... | |
| hair loss | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: sir i have been lost hair of my crown.and their a sevral small spots on mid of head.then what ... A: Minoxidil first came to market as Rogaine. It works well to make fine hairs grow better. At this ... | |
| Minoxidil and hair lose | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about hair loss and minoxidil. I have a frontal hair loss, not totally hair lose ... A: There is a lot of wrong information on the internet regarding Propecia-finasteride. I think it is ... | |
| Alopecia Areata -- white hairs | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Regarding Alopecia Areata, which I am experiencing now in particular my eyebrows, my question is I ... A: What you have read so far is correct. No one can predict who will get regrowth of the hair, the ... | |
| Spiro vs Rogaine | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: but not in combination with Rogaine. How do you make the determination between what is the best ... A: Well there are 9 questions here Hello - I notice that for some women with hair loss you suggest ... | |
| hair loss | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I,m a 23 year old female suffering from excessive hair loss ( over 300 a day and over 700 each time ... A: Day three of your cycle is commonly used as the best day but once I suspect PCOS in my patients they ... | |
| hair fall | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: sir ,hello,sir i am a bangladeshi youth age of 21..since 2 years my hairs have started to fallen ... A: The use of 1mg finasteride daily to prevent baldness usually takes six months to a year to see the ... | |
| hair loss | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I,m a 23 year old female suffering from excessive hair loss ( over 300 a day and over 700 each time ... A: Joyce, You have described hair loss due to TE but the cause is elusive. My main concern is that ... | |
| hair loss vitamins | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: My mother and grandmother both had thinning hair, and now that I'm 40 (and female), it seems to have ... A: I don't believe you will have any problems with taking both you hair supplement and your other ... | |
| need advice or reassurance | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female. I went through a year or so of high amount of shedding and began to feel ... A: What I meant was that hairs which are getting to the end of their life cycles and may be growing for ... | |
| bald spots on head | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 years old and i just notice a bold spot on my head it is completely gone. I do bleach ... A: You may well have Alopecia Areata. Look at the photos at these sites and see if they don't look like ... | |
| need advice or reassurance | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female. I went through a year or so of high amount of shedding and began to feel ... A: It sounds as if you are recovering from an episode of Telogen Effluvium and the difference in the ... | |
| hair fall | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: sir i am a bangladeshi youth age of 21..since 2 years my hairs have started to fallen out.1 yr ago i ... A: The best site to read about side effects is on the www.Propecia.com site: ... | |
| hair fall | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: sir i am a bangladeshi youth age of 21..since 2 years my hairs have started to fallen out.1 yr ago i ... A: In Bangladesh you can find the 5mg finasteride pill. Cut it into 1/4 pieces with a pill cutter or a ... | |
| eyebrow | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: i asked you a recently question that ive lost the last 2-3 weeks more eyebrows than usually and in ... A: Alopecia Areata USUALLY grows back in a few months but in some cases it not only stays for years but ... | |
| Eyebrows and Auto-immune | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to get more educated on the subject of Alopecia Areata and its effect on hair - in ... A: You should continue seeing a dermatologist to get the treatment which will allow the hairs to grow ... | |
| Iron deficiency hair loss | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I am writing to get some affirmation about my current path towards recovery and ask for any ... A: You are doing what I would advise my patients to do. How soon will your ferritin get to 70 and when ... | |
| My hair is thining due to breakage. | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: hi My name is Marqeta and am an african american women 27yrs of age. My problem is' my hair is ... A: My guess is that the heat applied to dry your hair is causing bubbles in the hair which weakens it ... | |
| Eyebrows and Auto-immune | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to get more educated on the subject of Alopecia Areata and its effect on hair - in ... A: Cortisone injections diffuse the white cells which attack the hair follicles during the auto immune ... | |
| aga | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female. Have been confirmed through biopsy of my scalp that I have male pattern ... A: 1. The dose of spironolactone varies with each patient and your doctor is the best one to determine ... | |
| 16 yr old daughter hair loss | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My 16 yr old daughter has always had a head full of hair. People have always commented on her thick ... A: Missa, The most common cause of this heavy loss which can clog a shower drain is a Telogen ... | |
| Hair fall | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I'm 20 & I'm showing signs of baldness. As far as I know, nobody in my family is bald (even my ... A: Since your father is not bald and you can not find any baldness on your mother's side of the family ... | |
| thinning/loss of hair | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I have thick hair and have always died it, highlighted and have had Keratin Complex 3 times. But in ... A: This type of hair loss with hair that it thick close to the scalp and thinner progressively further ... | |
| Shedding hairloss and some sort of scalp infection??? | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping for a little advice or help with a matter that has plagued me for the last seven years. ... A: From your description it seems you have both Seborrheic Dermatitis and chronic recurrent bacterial ... | |
| Aggressive MPB + Diff. AA? | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, Apologies for the long post. I have been experiencing extensive hair loss over the ... A: Diffuse AA when active as yours was will always yield a positive pull test. AA and TE can not ... | |
| Aggressive MPB + Diff. AA? | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, Apologies for the long post. I have been experiencing extensive hair loss over the ... A: Nik, AA can cause diffuse hair loss which can mimic diffuse male pattern baldness. Sometimes a ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium Regrowth | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Would the beginnings of telogen effluvium regrowth be characterized by an overall increase in hair ... A: NO. The hair that is present can not change its characteristics jus because some other hairs fell ... | |
| hair | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: i asked you resently a question that i`v go sometimes with my fingers throw the eyebrows because i ... A: It is not normal to lose 5 hairs every morning. It is not beneficial to rub the hairs to get the ... | |
| Hair loss | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a younger male. It seems that you answered a lot of these questions. I originally assumed ... A: Spence, You have described a case of Telogen Effluvium jump starting inherited Male Pattern ... | |
| Hair DX test | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I followed the advice you gave me in December and did the Hair DX test. My result is: AGA risk: low ... A: It would seem you do not have AGA from the test and the evaluation of your dermatologists. Your ... | |
| Alopecia Areata | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: After some tremendous anxiety and stress in November and December I started losing a lot of scalp ... A: I usually prescribe what is considered a medium potency non fluorinated cortisone cream or ointment ... | |
| s-kobalamin 161 #140-650 pmol/L# | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I read Ruby-from Sweden's question and your answer about her blood loss (and hairloss). But I think ... A: I do not remember Ruby from Sweden's question but when a patient does not respond to the standard ... | |
| Alopecia Areata | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: After some tremendous anxiety and stress in November and December I started losing a lot of scalp ... A: The gains you get with Rogaine in Male Pattern Baldness do fall out a month or two after stopping ... | |
| hair loss | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I got some avodart and I yet to take any my question is can I take both together or ... A: Cameron you should talk to your dermatologist to find out what is causing the increased shed of hair ... | |
| Hair color loss. | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Sir, My younger sister who is 15 years old. Her some hair color is white. how can she stop color ... A: I am sorry to say that some people lose hair color at an early age and we have no reason to explain ... | |
| consultancy | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I m suffering from hair losing from front size , my hair still smooth also long but its density ... A: AJ, At 26 you may be experiencing some brief increase in what is normal male pattern baldness ... | |
| Statins Bald if I do Dead If I Don't | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a 57 yr.old women, about 5 years ago I suddenly lost a significant amount of hair in just a few ... A: Michelle, Your dilemma is a real one and I am not sure how to advise you. I do not want to ... | |
| I'm 20 been working with a hard hat does this cause hair lose? | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm turning 20 in 6 days an have always been told I have a widows peek, I think that's what its ... A: Wearing a hat does not affect how your hair grows. That is an old wife's tale that has been around ... | |
| eyerow loss | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: i have lost hair in half of one eyebrow.I is totally bald from inner to almost the end.I have tried ... A: Most likely the cause is Alopecia Areata. The standard treatment for this condition is intrlesional ... | |
| hair fall | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: sir i am a bangladeshi youth age of 21..since 2 years my hairs have started to fallen out.1 yr ago i ... A: Talha, You appear to have Male Pattern Baldness with the receding hair line in front the way most ... | |
| Medication change causing hair loss? | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently went from Elavil to the generic Amitriptyline (staying at same 10mg). I never had an ... A: There are reports of generic drugs not being equal to the original brand name so it is possible the ... | |
| Sudden Hairloss | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I've recently(1 month ago) moved from South Africa to London. I've been taking 0.5mg of xanax every ... A: The great majority of patients who report having a shed after moving to a new locale ask me if it is ... | |
| propecia & hair transplant | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: sir, thank you for attending to my question I am 21 year old male from India. i am suffering ... A: I believe I already answered this question recently but perhaps it got lost in the process of being ... | |
| Miniaturization | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I would like to examine my hair thickness through a miniaturization test and would like to know if ... A: I'm sorry we do not offer a miniaturization test. Here is what I found online if you wish to do your ... | |
| CTE vs TE | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Do you have any thoughts about Revivogen scalp therapy. Can it be helpful in aiding hair health ... A: You can apply one lotion over the other and I doubt you need to wait for it to be dry although there ... | |
| Revivogen scalp therapy | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Do you have any thoughts about Revivogen scalp therapy. Can it be helpful in aiding hair health ... A: I do not have much personal experience with Revivogen but the ingredient list is impressive and the ... | |
| Early Hair loss | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old guy and i've noticed a change in my hairline in the last couple of months. It's ... A: You can inherit bald genes from either parent. At age 21 it is normal to begin to get some receding ... | |
| DHS Zinc Shampoo | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Before asking my more important longer question separately I'd like to ask about the use of 2% Zinc ... A: The incidence of allergy to minoxidil is between 1 to 2 %. The irritation effect from propylene ... | |
| hair loss | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: can i use regaine and propecia at the same time?what is the of using both of it at the same time? ... A: You can use both at the same time. Propecia is the medication which stops androgenetic alopecia. ... | |
| need to know | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: how to know the difference between androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium?i suffering hair ... A: A shed of hair with more than 200 hairs lost daily for a over at least a week is a Telogen ... | |
| eyebrow hair will not grow? | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: my left eyebrow stops abruptly near the midpoint of my left eye, and really thins out after that. I ... A: Bald spots in an eyebrow are almost always Alopecia Areata. You can read more about that at these ... | |
| Propecia - hair shedding pattern | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm been shedding since 10/2008; I went from 100-120 for the first six months, 80-60 (3 months), ... A: The following is from my book "Hair Loss Answers" and it seems to be written for you and many others ... | |
| Can high ferritin cause hair loss? | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: my question is "Can high ferritin cause hair loss? If so, at what high level does it start causing ... A: I have never seen a case nor read a report of high ferritin causing hair loss. Vytorin is associated ... | |
| ferritin? | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: So, does low ferritin cause TE? I have lost 60% of my hair in the past 6 months. I have gastritis ... A: 1.Prilosec only rarely causes a TE. GERD can cause it more commonly. So I think most likely it was ... | |
| ferritin? | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: So, does low ferritin cause TE? I have lost 60% of my hair in the past 6 months. I have gastritis ... A: I think you have three reasons to be losing hair with a Telogen Effluvium. 1.Gastritis and and ... | |
| Results of avodart | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have been on propecia for 3 years now but lately I noticed that propecia seems to be losing its ... A: Propecia lowers your DHT by 66% and that is enough to prevent balding in 85% of men. You seem to be ... | |
| hair loss reason? | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, I am a 39 year old woman suffering from diffuse hair loss for approximately 1 ... A: The most common cause of this kind of loss is called a Telogen Effluvium and that is a shed due to ... | |
| Please help! severe hair loss. Where do I go from here? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: "Good morning and thank you so much for taking the time to help me out. I have been experiencing ... A: Angelica, Your history of shedding hair with fragile nails and acne after an episode of severe ... | |
| Excessive hair loss | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I started experiencing excessive hair loss 2-3 months ago, suddenly, and it is still continuing. I ... A: It sounds as if you are having a Telogen Effluvium which can cause shedding of all of your hair. It ... | |
| dystrophic hairs, etc | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been seeing a new Derm since August - Upon my 1st visit he did a scalp biopsy, hair pull and ... A: The finding of dystrophic hairs is not significant unless your doctor who is an expert says they ... | |
| dystrophic hairs, etc | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been seeing a new Derm since August - Upon my 1st visit he did a scalp biopsy, hair pull and ... A: Most dermatologists can recognize AGA and if you have see several who have told you that you do not ... | |
| Bald spot on my Pubic hair | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey, well my question is I have a bald spot on my pubic hair and and I dont know where it came from ... A: You should see a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis but most likely you have Alopecia Areata. ... | |
| hair loss | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: i am facing hair loss problem.my hair is also very rough and curly.please tell me the treatment of ... A: Your question is not detailed enough to give me some idea of whether your parents are thinning or ... | |
| Medication or ageing causing my hair loss? | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a 50 yr old female with hair down to my lower back and I am totally devastated. In less than 12 ... A: Crestor can be the cause and if so in four to six months after stopping it you will see new growth ... | |
| about dandruff sticked on scalp | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: .. i m 21 yrs old male , i have pretty long hairs here in my country now is winter, i usually wash ... A: The hairs do grow .5 inch per month but if you pull them out from the root the hairs have to start ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm 34 years old, 5'7", 150 pds and I'm experiencing diffuse and front of my scalp thinning in the ... A: Your question touches on several different possibilities for hair loss. From your family history it ... | |
| sudden hair loss | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: hi doc my hair loss suddenly started in november it was so sudden i lost my density by 30% i was on ... A: Yes the sudden shedding is most likely do to the severe dieting, This is called a Telogen Effluvium. ... | |
| hair falling | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: my self azhar my age is 24 male my hair is falling very fast please what can i do 4 stop the hair m ... A: The most common cause of loss of hair is Male Pattern Baldness or Androgenetic Alopecia. It is loss ... | |
| hair loss | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a female 50 y.o. I am perimenopausal, and also have GERD for which I take protonix. I think my ... A: Rogaine can stimulate hairs to grow and they the growth may be slightly faster than normal hair but ... | |
| Medication or ageing causing my hair loss? | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a 50 yr old female with hair down to my lower back and I am totally devastated. In less than 12 ... A: The hormone change in menopause can cause a dramatic shed but your assessment that it is very sudden ... | |
| hair loss | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I am a female 50 y.o. I am perimenopausal, and also have GERD for which I take protonix. I think my ... A: Your dermatologist can tell by pulling at your hair to see if it is an active telogen effluvium or ... | |
| ferritan levels | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am approaching menopause..my hormone levels are actually similar to where they were 2 years ago, ... A: Yes it can be TE but you should still seek advice as to the cause of the stress unless you already ... | |
| ferritan levels | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am approaching menopause..my hormone levels are actually similar to where they were 2 years ago, ... A: Beth, Your hair loss may have been due to stress of some sort causing what is termed a Telogen ... | |
| hair thinning | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Help-I am a 50 yo female, who has been experiencing significant hair thinning and shedding. I'm ... A: If you have not had a problem with anemia or heavy periods your serum ferritin is most likely ... | |
| Blood Results | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I had contacted you in the past regarding my 5 year hair loss & you helped immensely. ... A: I am not a hematologist nor an internist. All of your other tests look normal except for your TIBC. ... | |
| hair thinning | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I know that you recommend taking 325 mg of Ferrous Sulfate & Vit C 500 for low ferritin levels. My ... A: Here is a handout I give to my patients. Perhaps you can print it out and take it to your next ... | |
| hair thinning | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I know that you recommend taking 325 mg of Ferrous Sulfate & Vit C 500 for low ferritin levels. My ... A: You should get it up over 70 and keep it below 200. If you have trouble keeping it above 70 you ... | |
| sudden hair loss | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: my hair loss started a month ago it was a sudden hair loss hair goin from the back of the head and ... A: This is almost certainly a condition called Telogen Effluvium. The actively growing hairs were ... | |
| less-dense hair | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I"m a 30 year old woman, who, after a year after giving birth to my daughter, noticed lots of ... A: Most women will grow 90% of the hair lost after a post partum telogen effluvium within six months of ... | |
| constant hair shedding | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had an ongoing hair shedding problem since two years after the birth of my second child ... A: Helen, You have described having a post partum telogen effluvium which may have been complicated ... | |
| Thinning Hair | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and of South Indian descent. My parents both had thick hair in their 20s, but ... A: Moving to Canada may have caused some stress with temporary shedding of hair and that may have made ... | |
| less-dense hair | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I"m a 30 year old woman, who, after a year after giving birth to my daughter, noticed lots of ... A: Andrea, Post partum Telogen Effluvium is a common condition after childbirth and some women lose ... | |
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm suffering from thinning hair and I'm currently taking finasteride. 1. Does finasteride grow ... A: Julian, In any scientific study the treatment which is being studied is compared to a placebo and ... | |
| Good shampoos | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm suffering from thinning hair and I'm currently taking finasteride. 1. Does finasteride grow ... A: 1. Finasteride lowers the DHT hormone level by 65% which is enough to stop balding in 85% of men. ... | |
| HAIR LOSS | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos. First of all let me tell you how much I appreciate websites like these that can offer ... A: It seems you may be right in the assessment of the hair loss initially being due to changing the ... | |
| DHT | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: i'm 20 and i have two questions. 1)according to doctor at my place,i'm suffering androgenetic ... A: 1. The best treatment for AGA - Male Pattern baldness - is Propecia = 1mg Finasteride You can ... | |
| Hairloss | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: What are all the things that causes Hair Loss? My mother owns a beauty salon and has been cutting ... A: There are whole books written on the subject of causes of hair loss. I have written a book titled ... | |
| hair thinning | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me if you use men's rogaine for some mild frontal hair thinning to increase volume if ... A: Hair will not become dependent on Rogaine and fall out faster by using it and then quitting later. ... | |
| Hair lose and restoration | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My question will be about hair loss and to ask is there a way to generate new hair in the in the ... A: 1.The best way to prevent hair loss is with Propecia. By lowering your DHT by 65% you have an 85% ... | |
| Hair loss at a young age? | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have thinning hair I wanted to ask you something what do I do for thinning hair its on the top of ... A: First you should see a dermatologist to assess the loss and determine how much is due to thyroid and ... | |
| Hair | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I'm in desperate need of a recommendation. I'm a 23 year old male whose hair has been ... A: If this is a TE you need to figure out what was the stress factor that triggered it. If that stress ... | |
| discontinuing hormonal treatment? | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: After 16 months of hormonal treatment and minoxidil 5%, I am losing more hair than ever. Since the ... A: Ivana, I misread the name of the medication. You are absolutely correct- Androcur is a very good ... | |
| discontinuing hormonal treatment? | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: After 16 months of hormonal treatment and minoxidil 5%, I am losing more hair than ever. Since the ... A: 1. If your ferritin has been over 70 for six months you should now be able to start growing hairs ... | |
| hair thinning | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: can a low Ferritin level of 33 be enough of a reason to cause hair thinning? My shedding seems ... A: First of all Serum Ferritin may not be the cause of your hair loss. It may be that a low ferritin ... | |
| hair thinning | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: can a low Ferritin level of 33 be enough of a reason to cause hair thinning? My shedding seems ... A: There was a study done in 2002 and subsequently others confirmed the findings that levels of serum ... | |
| Recovering Telogen Effluvium | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, 4 months ago I wrote to you about my chronic telogen effluvium that began in January ... A: Katie, You are suffering from one of the common aftereffects of having a Telogen Effluvium. You ... | |
| Losing small hairs | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I underwent sever stress in May-June this year, but had been facing hair loss starting April itself. ... A: It seems your hair loss is due to low iron. Here is some information you should share with your ... | |
| Alopecia-melasma | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have recently been told by a reputable endocrinologist to take 200 mg of ... A: I think letting your ovary rest is what you need. You will get enough estrogen from Yasmin and ... | |
| Hair Loss | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm 19 and everytime i put my hands through my hair or pull alittle a few strands come out. Is this ... A: David, It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. Almost all of these hairs grow back. You start ... | |
| Losing small hairs | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I underwent sever stress in May-June this year, but had been facing hair loss starting April itself. ... A: You seem to be having a chronic form of Telogen Effluvium. Because of the duration and possibility ... | |
| Miniaturized Hair | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, Is it normal for a person who does not have MPB to have miniaturized hair? I noticed ... A: yes it is possible-- this is called a Chronic Telogen Effluvvium CTE and it is common CTE is more ... | |
| Miniaturized Hair | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, Is it normal for a person who does not have MPB to have miniaturized hair? I noticed ... A: Temporary shedding of hair is quite common and is due to something stressful a month before the ... | |
| Miniaturized Hair | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, Is it normal for a person who does not have MPB to have miniaturized hair? I noticed ... A: In the front hairline there are usually fine miniaturized hairs which hang around for years without ... | |
| shampooing | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: This isn't technically a question about hair loss at all - I was just hoping a dermatologist might ... A: I am of the opinion that daily shampoo or at least two or three times a week is preferable. The ... | |
| Long term female hair loss | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female suffering from hair loss during last 12 years. I have visited several ... A: From the description you have given it seems you have a classic case of hair loss due to PCOS. You ... | |
| Alopecia-melasma | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have recently been told by a reputable endocrinologist to take 200 mg of ... A: Catherine, The treatment for women with hair loss is essentially the same a treating women for ... | |
| Hair Shedding | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have noticed my hair shedding for a couple months now. It is thin throughout. How ... A: The following is a direct quote from my website www.HairDoc.com : Delayed Shedding from Stress ... | |
| Hair Shedding | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have noticed my hair shedding for a couple months now. It is thin throughout. How ... A: In most cases a dermatologist should be able to look at your scalp, ask a few questions , pull on ... | |
| Hair Shedding | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have noticed my hair shedding for a couple months now. It is thin throughout. How ... A: Sam, Most men who develop MPB know that is what it is because of seeing it in older members of the ... | |
| my hair. | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Well hello, my name is sarai. Am just 17 years old right now. And well my hair has been falling out ... A: There are several possibilities to thinning at your age and with the school stresses. You should see ... | |
| Are hair loss reversing treatments safe? | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I am 26 year old male suffering from hair loss. I heard a drug in the market that attempts to ... A: Johnny, You are asking several questions that require a pretty long list so the best way to ... | |
| Are hair loss reversing treatments safe? | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 26 year old male suffering from hair loss. I heard a drug in the market that attempts to ... A: PROS: It is over the counter. You do not have to see a doctor. It doesn't lower your DHT - or if it ... | |
| Orange pubes | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I am an 18 yr old male and most of the pubes at the base of my penis are light orange/blond. Like ... A: I suggest you use it. The bleaching issue is extremely rare and I doubt you are going to be showing ... | |
| Proper dosage for hair loss meds | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: P., You have replied to my questions in the past and I just wanted to ask you about my current hair ... A: If your doctor wants you off of spironolactone then perhaps you ought to ask why. Many women have ... | |
| Bald spot | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jacob and I have two questions for you. When I was born I was upside down and the doctor ... A: Rogaine will work to stimulate hairs to grow longer and thicker than they normally would. The ... | |
| hair loss and alcohol | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male. About a year ago I was going through a period where I was drinking ... A: The stress to your body from that episode of drinking could have led to a prolonged Telogen ... | |
| hair loss | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: MY fiancee is bold and experiencing more loss of hair...is there any good shamoops that you can ... A: Unfortunately there are no shampoos or lotions which work well to stop the baldness from ... | |
| hair loss and PCOS | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with PCOS. My testosteron levels are slightly high. I was prescribed ... A: You should ask the doctor treating you for PCOS but a common dosage is 500mg two to three times a ... | |
| Orange pubes | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I am an 18 yr old male and most of the pubes at the base of my penis are light orange/blond. Like ... A: You have a condition called Trichomycosis. It is caused by a bacterial overgrowth of Corynebacterium ... | |
| frontal hair loss | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: im an 18 year old male and im experiencing some frontal hair loss. My hair has been receding for a ... A: The best way to prevent inherited male pattern baldness is to take Propecia- one pill a day stops ... | |
| hair loss and PCOS | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with PCOS. My testosteron levels are slightly high. I was prescribed ... A: It seems you are on the right path to getting this under control and maybe being able to regrow some ... | |
| Propecia and Restoration Surgery questions | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I have gradually thinning hair and ... A: 1) I have never seen this reaction after using it for 15 years on thousands of patients BUT hum ... | |
| Hair thinning | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 years old female. My hair loss started last September after repeated bleaching of my hair. I ... A: Sophie, In my office the standard treatment is to use spironolactone unless the woman has low ... | |
| child with hair loss | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: In February this year I noticed that my 9 years old son had much less hair on the top of his head ... A: The diffuse loss is rare in a child. A scalp eczema which is itchy can cause rubbing and breakage. I ... | |
| hairloss | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My dheas level is 202. I have been losing hair for 9 months with no regrowth. My ferritin is 47. ... A: The 5% applied thinly twice a day is more effective than putting twice as much on once a day of ... | |
| hairloss | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My dheas level is 202. I have been losing hair for 9 months with no regrowth. My ferritin is 47. ... A: The DHEA fluctuates considerably and there may be many causes of the rise, the most likely is an ... | |
| child with hair loss | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: In February this year I noticed that my 9 years old son had much less hair on the top of his head ... A: Your doctor is correct in that this is most likely broken hairs from the eczema and treatments used. ... | |
| Hair loss due to hormone therapy change | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Do you think that there would be enough of a hormone fluctuation when switching from Premarin to ... A: I think you ought to work it out with your doctors and find a pill you are willing to stay on ... | |
| Rogaine hair treatment for preventing hair loss? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 25 year old male, Hair loss runs in my family and my Father, Mother's dad have typical male ... A: Rogaine can make your hairs thicker in diameter and can make some of the fine hairs which are dying ... | |
| Hair loss due to hormone therapy change | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Do you think that there would be enough of a hormone fluctuation when switching from Premarin to ... A: Even a small change as the one you went through can cause a Telogen Effluvium. The hair growth ... | |
| avicis x minoxidil | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 38 year-old woman who has been noticing hair loss for around 4 years now. I ... A: I believe that both of these topical medications can help. Avixis may help block the hormones from ... | |
| under arm hair problem | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem concerning the majority of my individual under arm hairs. They are very brittle and ... A: You probably have a superficial infection called Trichomycosis Axillaris. You can treat it with an ... | |
| Difference between dermititis types? | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure if i have contact dermititis on my scalp or seborrhoeic dermititis. I am a 34 year old ... A: You have been prescribed a good shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis and with regular shampoos two to ... | |
| loseing hair. | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Ok for the site you gave me to look at which was ... A: Perhaps the way I worded the description of a hair dying in the catagen phase was confusing. Once it ... | |
| 4 Years of hair loss | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos I have had consistent hair loss/shedding for 4 years with no end in sight. I'm a 35 y/o ... A: Lara, Personally I rarely order tests in women with hair loss. Only after close exam and detailed ... | |
| hair loss caused by stopping Loestrin 30 | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have experienced alarming hair loss (about 50% in 6 weeks!) ever since and it seems to be getting ... A: Frontal loss can be due to a TE but it also can make AGA show up earlier than it normally would due ... | |
| hair loss and burning scalp! | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I started having this burning scalp and tingling and then my hair would fall out not a whole lot ... A: It seems you have an acute case of Seborrheic Dermatitis but there are other conditions which can ... | |
| Hair breakage and falling out | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Please help! For almost two years I have noticed a problem with mine and my 2 girls hair. When I ... A: I would like you to go to a dermatologist to be checked. Most likely you have damaged your hair your ... | |
| hairloss women§ | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Doctor I am still trying to get into Dr. Bergfeld. My doctor is trying to get me in with her. I ... A: I think I have answered most of these questions for you before and will attempt to do so again. Your ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: If Rogaine is effective at all is it also able to completely restore a person's hair? Or maybe some ... A: Rogaine stimulates hairs to grow but if a hair has gotten the message to die from your DHT hormone ... | |
| TE | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Doctor i barely turned 21 a few months back. I was on this crazy diet arnd 8-10 months back..my diet ... A: I think you have done a good job in diagnosing the problem. The stress you subjected your body to 8 ... | |
| Female use of Avodart | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: You stated that you often prescribe Avodart to post-menopausal women. Do you prefer to use Avodart ... A: Propecia blocks 5 alpha reductase Type II an enzyme found almost exclusively in the male prostate ... | |
| Natural Hair Loss Treatment | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking into Provillus. I currently use Rogaine Foam and take a multi-grain vitamin. ... A: YES. When Propecia and Proscar were studied ( 1mg and 5mg finasterided ) for approval by the FDA ... | |
| Regrowth of hair at bald head surface | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Sir,I Am 50 year old. I have lost 50% of hair, most of them are at forehead and top of head. kindly ... A: It is not possible to grow most of those hairs back. If you are trying to get some of those hairs ... | |
| Natural Hair Loss Treatment | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking into Provillus. I currently use Rogaine Foam and take a multi-grain vitamin. ... A: John, I am sorry to say there is really no good regulation of non prescription hair growing ... | |
| DHEA / Testosterone conversion to DHT | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Can you please clear this up for me. Do both DHEA and Testosterone convert to DHT - Or does DHEA ... A: Jeri, DHEA converts to testosterone which then converts to DHT -- more info below from keratin.com ... | |
| 44 Year old female with hair loss | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: It is androgenetic. I stopped taking birth control one year ago. Since then my hair has really ... A: Many women with acne and hair loss also have uncreased facial hair and very frequently when ... | |
| hair dye | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My wife is 63 years old, and suffers from hereditary hair thinning. Thus far she has been blessed ... A: There are hair dyes which are not harmful at all such a Clairol Loving Care which is a semi ... | |
| Mens hair. | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My question to you is what makes a guys lose his hair? What type of liquids can make a guy lose his ... A: Applying syrup to your hair will not cause it to fall out. The liquids would have to be strong ... | |
| Spironolactone caused TE- stop taking? | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 38 and have not been on birth control for about 2 years. I started 100mg a day of ... A: I doubt spironolactone is your problem and recommend you stay on it. Even if it somehow caused the ... | |
| Loseing hair. | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Then 5 mintues went by then the top of my head started to burn real bad and I told her about it and ... A: The hair follicle is the portion of the skin that makes the hair also called the hair shaft. ... | |
| womens hairloss | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: 25 mg dexamethasone 100 mg aldactone 2000mcg biotin 160 mg saw palmetto 1000 IU vitamin D3. My ... A: Meds can cause hair loss but not likely any of those you list in this question. Try taking your slow ... | |
| Hair loss-thinning | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 years old female. After repeated bleaching and dying my hair 10 months ago, i noticed ... A: Androgentic Alopecia (AGA)is an inherited pattern of hair loss which shows up with exposure to ... | |
| (Chronic) Telogen Effluvium | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have been suffering from diffuse hair shedding for over 7 1/2 months now, which I ... A: It is common to see Seborrheic Dermatitis flare up at times of stress. It is coincidental that the ... | |
| excessive hair loss | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: i am 23 years old, i was experiencing excessive hair loss and a dermatologist suggested me to use ... A: Your shampoo is very good but you do not need the 10% Aloe if you have oily hair. I was able to go ... | |
| Hair loss-thinning | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 years old female. After repeated bleaching and dying my hair 10 months ago, i noticed ... A: You most likely have more than one cause for your hair loss. If you correct the low serum ferritin ... | |
| Hair loss | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old woman with curly hair and i have noticed that i loose a lot of hair. Recently i ... A: Sayuri, It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. If you had a sudden onset of more than ... | |
| More advice on my hair thinning | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have had many, many blood tests done and so far all has come back normal: thyroid is fine, was ... A: I want to clarify your responses. You answered "yes" to the followingYES--- * Is DHT dependent on ... | |
| hair sheading | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed an increase in hair loss for the past 3 years, and it has gotten worse lately. I am ... A: Most dermatologists should be able to help you since dermatology is the specialty covering skin, ... | |
| excessive hair loss | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: i am 23 years old, i was experiencing excessive hair loss and a dermatologist suggested me to use ... A: David, I think your dermatologist gave you the right medication for a 23 year old who is having ... | |
| (Chronic) Telogen Effluvium | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have been suffering from diffuse hair shedding for over 7 1/2 months now, which I ... A: Katie, It does seem you have CTE and no one can tell you when it is going to stop. Most of the ... | |
| Loseing hair. | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Then 5 mintues went by then the top of my head started to burn real bad and I told her about it and ... A: The burning sensation is due to an irritation of the skin due to those chemicals and most likely ... | |
| Thin hair and white tipped hair | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old male, rather fat for my age. My hair seems to be thinning especially at the top ... A: The only therapy I think will work for you is Propecia and even that may not stop the hairs from ... | |
| Thin hair and white tipped hair | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old male, rather fat for my age. My hair seems to be thinning especially at the top ... A: I am not sure what caused this. It is possible you reacted to some medication or to some other ... | |
| hair loss each day | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: .. im 20 yr male everyday i lose hair when i comb, wash etc etc.. first ? that comes to my mind why ... A: Ramsay, You can read about Normal Hair Growth, The Cause of Most Hair Loss, Other Causes, and ... | |
| female hairloss | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a thirty nine year old female and have been experiencing hair thinning and female patterned ... A: Your condition is complex and I am not sure I can answer your questions on what to do about ... | |
| chronic alopecia areata | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old female who has suffered with alopecia areata for 4 and a half years now. ... A: Grace, Your frustration with not being told what the cause is of Alopecia Areata is not the fault ... | |
| HAIR SURGERY | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: DR. Panagotacos Hi, I have two questions, first Im looking for someone who is very good for a hair ... A: The cure for baldness in the form of gene therapy, DNA splicing etc is at least another 15 years ... | |
| my hair is some falling out | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: if i shave my head will it grow back thicker and stronger? or what should i do? A: Shaving the head has absolutely no effect on how it grows. The cells below the skin inside the hair ... | |
| thin hair | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 28, F, of Indian descent and have always had fine, thin hair. One of my big worries is the hair ... A: I would suggest Neutrogena Daily Control Shampoo which has 1%zinc pyrithione in it. The oil ... | |
| Hair thinning | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 years old female. Ten months ago started my hair loss problem. I had increased hair loss ... A: It seems you may have had a Telogen Effluvium which is a shed of hair due to some stress to the ... | |
| thin hair | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I am 28, F, of Indian descent and have always had fine, thin hair. One of my big worries is the hair ... A: Prabitt, There is no way to stop having oily hair, not without resorting to a medication such as ... | |
| what can i do | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Black people and pro wrestlers like kurt angle and steve austin look good bald, but me, i am not ... A: Gary, You should see a dermatologist to have your thinning hair problem evaluated. Most likely ... | |
| dandruff | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: due to dandruff my hair fall has increased. Actually i work in a mining kind of area, so i have to ... A: Dandruff is a common condition and rarely does it cause much hair loss. I would suggest you shampoo ... | |
| Hair loss and breakage | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Eight months ago i bleached my hair (5 times monthly) and after bleaching i had increased hair loss ... A: Most of your problems now seem to be from the too frequent bleaching which damaged the hair shafts. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been using Rogaine and have not really kept with it lately and have found my hair loss is ... A: Less than 2% of people have an allergy to the Rogaine lotion so if you do not develop and allergy I ... | |
| Hair Loss | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been using Rogaine and have not really kept with it lately and have found my hair loss is ... A: Rogaine will not make the problem of hair loss worse. It works as a stimulant to the hair follicle ... | |
| Breaking hair | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a healthy, well exercised 64 year old female. My hair (which is fine in texture) has turned ... A: In the two references I sent to you they covered the current recommendations for patients with hair ... | |
| Breaking hair | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a healthy, well exercised 64 year old female. My hair (which is fine in texture) has turned ... A: This almost certainly due to trauma inflicted on to the hair shafts by you when styling your hair. ... | |
| Male Pattern Baldness Treatment | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I am suffering from Baldness [from forehead to middle] from last 10 years. If I use 'regen hair ... A: Unfortunately the only treatment to prevent hair loss of Male Pattern Inherited Baldness and to help ... | |
| hair breakage and lack of growth | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: i noticed that my hair was broken about 5 inches from the top of my head on the back and sides for ... A: When you have used a flat iron on the hair it causes bubbles in the hair shaft which causes the ... | |
| 24 year old female with extreme hair loss for three years | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female and don't know what to do about my diffuse hair loss. I have asked doctors ... A: Diffuse hair loss can be due to many different causes. Inherited androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the ... | |
| diffuse hair thinning | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old male. About 9 months ago, i foolishly took 5 weeks of thyroxine and a small ... A: You certainly triggered off a shedding of hair called a Telogen Effluvium. Read about this here: ... | |
| will they ever be a cure? | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm 23 and i been losing my hair since i was 19(front) but lately I'm losing a lot more I'm ... A: It sounds as if you have inherited male pattern baldness which can be inherited from both your ... | |
| Chronic telogen effluvium - does it need to be treated? | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been shedding hair all over (not just my head, but body hair as well) for about 7 years now. ... A: No one can tell you if your hair will grow back. CTE causes thinning which can be reversible if the ... | |
| hair loss caused by stopping Loestrin 30 | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have experienced alarming hair loss (about 50% in 6 weeks!) ever since and it seems to be getting ... A: The heat and change in water does not cause the symptoms you describe. Just moving can cause a ... | |
| Chronic telogen effluvium - does it need to be treated? | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been shedding hair all over (not just my head, but body hair as well) for about 7 years now. ... A: You may have a thyroid problem or a low serum ferritin. There are other causes for thinning hair or ... | |
| HAIR LOSS | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I was suffering from typhoid and was hospitalized for 4 days. its 1 and half month now since ... A: It takes hairs four to six months to change their cycles and since your shed started two months ago ... | |
| Rapid Hair Loss | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old female. I noticed what I thought was too much shedding several years ago. My ... A: It is possible that there are a few women who respond in the opposite way expected. If you are one ... | |
| Rapid Hair Loss | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old female. I noticed what I thought was too much shedding several years ago. My ... A: Unfortunately Chronic TE is a real possibility in your case and the hallmark of this condition is ... | |
| white hair on upper lips | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: hi um i have not been thinking about it much since i first saw a white hair on my lip at the age of ... A: There are people who have localized or widespread color changes from a mutation of the gene that ... | |
| Hair loss | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I heard rogaine works for frontal hair loss as well. But the box says to not use it if I still have ... A: Rogaine works to stimulate all hairs. It was only studied on the crown for the FDA approval studies ... | |
| new shedding | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I keep on asking you questions, because I don't get sufficient information from my doctors. In the ... A: Ivana, It is a common reaction to get a Telogen Effluvium when changing hormonal treatment for AGA. ... | |
| hair loss caused by stopping Loestrin 30 | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have experienced alarming hair loss (about 50% in 6 weeks!) ever since and it seems to be getting ... A: Melissa, This is a common reaction to stopping any oral contraceptive pill. Not everyone gets it ... | |
| HAIR LOSS | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I was suffering from typhoid and was hospitalized for 4 days. its 1 and half month now since ... A: It is normal to lose 100 hairs per day but I think you are losing many more that that from the ... | |
| is it chronic | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I am now at my wits end and ready to give up. I have tried ... A: Neal, You should see a Dermatologist immediately. You may have a condition called Alopecia Areata ... | |
| Chronic TE question | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old female, and though I have not gone to a dermatologist yet (I am trying to set up ... A: Anna, The history you have given with no hair loss in the family is consistent with Chronic ... | |
| Facial hair with rogaine in women | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I started using Rogaine for women and now I have peach fuzz on my cheeks.If I start taking ... A: Your facial hair due to a sensitivity to minoxidil may not respond to taking spironolactone. ... | |
| Worried About Hair Thinning | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, My name is Russ. In 2001 I started noticing some mild thinning on the top portion of ... A: It seems you inherited the baldness genes perhaps from both sides of your family. You could check ... | |
| hair loss | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: i recently banged my head quite severely and was left with a 20mm scar after which it became ... A: There may be an area under the infected area which scarred the hair follicles and that area will not ... | |
| spiro | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Where can I get some odorless topical spiro. hairlosstalk.com is constantly sold out. or is there ... A: The lotions you are trying to get online are prescription medications and here in California it is ... | |
| hair thinning | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: my increased hair loss started 6 months ago.My hair fall out a lot all over my head, but i notice ... A: You have listed three different reasons to have hair loss. Stress alone can cause a Telogen ... | |
| severe hair loss | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I am ruby from sweden.I was facing hair fall since 5-6 years but that time it was quite acceptable ... A: Your serum ferritin is still low but there may be a problem which is causing the heavy period that ... | |
| My daughter's hair | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I see that you have alot of knowledge about hair, but I have question about my ... A: In your original question you noted "she might have trichotillomania and I would have to take her to ... | |
| My daughter's hair | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I see that you have alot of knowledge about hair, but I have question about my ... A: If the hairs are coming out so easily that she doesn't notice it when a braid is pulled out then ... | |
| hair loss | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I've turned 40 this year, and have always had the most beautiful hair thick long and really ... A: Your physical therapist is absolutely correct. The most common reasons for sudden hair loss is a ... | |
| hair loss in girl | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: before that i had really thick hair. im not sure if it was due to medical condition or something ... A: Sally, Most likely you have a condition known as Alopecia Areata. A visit to a dermatologist will ... | |
| eyebrow and eyelash loss | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed as having diffuse alopecia areata. My doctor says it is rare and he has ... A: Not very many of the hairs lost are exclamation point hairs. Just finding a few in the area of loss ... | |
| hair loss | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I've turned 40 this year, and have always had the most beautiful hair thick long and really ... A: Monica, Hair loss as shedding in the manner you describe could be from many possible causes. The ... | |
| Hair loss-thinning | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I asked you before about my hair loss and you answered me that i have hair breakage due to ... A: It is very possible the poor regrowth and breakage is to poor hair growth from not having the right ... | |
| Using Minoxidil for Telogen Effluvium | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female with rather fine hair. I have been experiencing telogen effluvium for the ... A: Katie, I do recommend Rogaine 5% once a day in the morning as the last thing you do before ... | |
| Head Shaving Irritation | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been shaving my head for about 2-3 years now. When I allow my hair to grow out and then shave ... A: Gillette has been a leader in developing razors which minimize irritation and getting information ... | |
| Hair loss treatment | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: First thanks for your response. I wrote about my dx on androgenic allopecia after been on ... A: I doubt the Vivelle dot would cause you any problems and it does help tell the pituitary to stop ... | |
| Healthy diet for hair. | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I came across an article with this drink that i will paste in below. My question is, if i take this ... A: The drink looks as if it is a very healthy well balanced drink and you will not need extra ... | |
| Yasmin or Yaz | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old female who has been experiencing hair loss. I was diagnosed with Androgenetic ... A: It is commonly recommended to use an OCP such as Yaz to block the ovary from producing testosterone ... | |
| Hair loss induced by rx testoterone cream Rx by obgyn | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Last July 2009 I consulted with a obgyn, who claims to treat her patient on a holistic approach as ... A: I believe your loss is due to too much Testosterone for you. Everyone is different in their ability ... | |
| hair breacage and hair loss, thinning | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: After bleaching my hair (5 times)i noticed severe breacage and hair loss for about two months.Now i ... A: The treatment you were given would be for Androgenetic Alopecia. You have already stated you think ... | |
| Dandruff | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I would be deleghted to ask you questions regarding a severe problem which is troubling me since 2 ... A: I think you are dealing with dandruff which is properly called Seborrheic Dermatitis. Many doctors ... | |
| Questions & Concerns | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Just a couple of questions: a) I was wondering, if a new hair or hairs are trying to grow in but ... A: a. The idea that hairs are trapped by something plugging the hair follicles and oil glands is an old ... | |
| hair breacage and hair loss, thinning | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: After bleaching my hair (5 times)i noticed severe breacage and hair loss for about two months.Now i ... A: Hair loss due to hair breaking is due to treating the hair shafts with strong chemicals and physical ... | |
| hair loss | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my hair is loss,i consult one doctor,he says that my hair is affected by virus infection and he ... A: Vitoriya, It is not possible to answer your question. The diagnosis of an infection is not ... | |
| hi | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: my age is 24.my hair is not growing.how can i grow my hair.give me some tips or oils? A: The best treatment to stimulate hair to grow is minoxidil. For men I advise the 5% twice a day and ... | |
| hair on a scar | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I have a scar on my head, and would like to know if its possible to grow hair? ANSWER: ... A: Elsa Let me know where you live and I will try to find a good hair transplant surgeon for you to ... | |
| icthcy scalp | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I've tried about every shampoo that can exist, even the salon professional ones. I know its not ... A: You should see a dermatologist since there are several kind of dermatitis of the scalp which can ... | |
| hairloss and rogaine use | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have question about my hair loss my firend pointed out to me that i was lossing hair and it ... A: It works to make hairs grow thicker and longer but it does not stop the hairs from getting the DHT ... | |
| Hair loss on lower legs | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old, healthy male. Have noticed over the past 3 months or so, that I have lost almost ... A: If it is smooth with no sign of breakage then you may have Alopecia Areata. You can read more about ... | |
| Hair loss on lower legs | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old, healthy male. Have noticed over the past 3 months or so, that I have lost almost ... A: I would suggest a visit to a dermatologist to determine if this is a case of hair loss due to the ... | |
| hairloss and rogaine use | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have question about my hair loss my firend pointed out to me that i was lossing hair and it ... A: Hair loss genes can be inherited from either your mother or father. It does not have to show up in ... | |
| Alopecia | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm afraid I am going to lose my hair. I am currently 18 and having pretty thick, frizzy hair, in a ... A: You can inherit bald genes from your mother. In order to have baldness you need the genes plus ... | |
| hair loss/regrowth in 14 year old girl | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: my 14 yr old daughter has been loosing a decent amount of hair over the last few months. what ... A: There are a number of different conditions which can cause this and a dermatologist can narrow the ... | |
| Alopecia | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm afraid I am going to lose my hair. I am currently 18 and having pretty thick, frizzy hair, in a ... A: It seems you are worried you may have inherited the genes that cause baldness. It is possible you ... | |
| Hair loss-thyroid problem? | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male who has had a receding hairline since my teen years, 17 on. I went for a ... A: I would not worry about having thyroid problems if your own blood tests were normal. You should take ... | |
| TE | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: How many times can someone go through periods of telogen effluvium before regrowth will no longer ... A: If there are no bald genes to inherit then the number of TE episodes could be quite large but even ... | |
| recent hair loss | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started losing my hair is the above the temples in the front of my head. I am 26 ... A: I think it is fear mongering. Considering I have been taking it for 17 years without complaint and I ... | |
| increased hair loss | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I will resume my problem: I am 39 years old. I have been losing my hair for at least five years now. ... A: Ivana, You seem to be getting the best advice possible from your endocrinologist and I would not ... | |
| Fear of losing hair | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am only 19 and though I have no problems with my hair, I am still afraid if the day when I start ... A: If you do not see any thinning yet you may not have inherited any bald genes. Even if your father ... | |
| Shampoos | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I am currently trying to take every possible measure to try and regrow a lot of hair that was lost ... A: There is no truth to the idea that waxes build up and plug the pores. This is something thought up ... | |
| Heay hair loss | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 21 years old boy currently I am working in a LTD. Co. my problem is from last 6 month I am ... A: There could be several different causes of this and the most likely is Alopecia Areata which is an ... | |
| Shampoos | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am currently trying to take every possible measure to try and regrow a lot of hair that was lost ... A: Unfortunately there is a lot of myths about shampoo causing problems by clogging pores. I do not ... | |
| Weir Hair Loss | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr.Panagotacos, I am an active, happy, and healthy 55-year old woman. I still have a full head of ... A: The other specialists would be reasonable to see IF you knew the cause to be hormonal. Since this ... | |
| Female Pattern Hair Loss | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I appreciate your time. I am trying very hard to trust my Endo's advice but my hair loss progresses ... A: It sounds good but I am not convinced. In any case you could try it for a short time and if the ... | |
| Complicated Female Hair Loss Problem - Forgot a key point | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I sent in a long email about my hairloss, but forgot to mention that I have been taking Effexor and ... A: AGA may not be reversible but you certainly can slow or stop the process. Even though you have ... | |
| Complicated Female Hair Loss Problem - Forgot a key point | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I sent in a long email about my hairloss, but forgot to mention that I have been taking Effexor and ... A: That is a key point. In the appendix of my book has a list of medications that cause hair loss and ... | |
| Complicated Female Hair Loss Problem | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female who has been experiencing hair loss and thinning for 5 years. I hesitate ... A: You present good evidence of having AGA and with a low Ferritin you are making the condition worse ... | |
| Hair Loss---binge drinking | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair loss for about 2 1/2 years... When I first notice my hair loss I was ... A: When you have flaking of the fingernails as well as shedding of hair the problem could be more than ... | |
| recent hair loss | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started losing my hair is the above the temples in the front of my head. I am 26 ... A: Shedding is not usually seen after starting Propecia. It may be seen rarely but that may be for many ... | |
| recent hair loss | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started losing my hair is the above the temples in the front of my head. I am 26 ... A: Propecia does work to stop the balding process all over the head, front and back. The studies were ... | |
| aga and te | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: here is what my scalp biopsy reads , transverse sections of scalp showing .reduced number of ... A: Reading a slide to differentiate AGA from TE can be difficult. From the description it seems it is ... | |
| aga and te | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: here is what my scalp biopsy reads , transverse sections of scalp showing .reduced number of ... A: The description of the biopsy is that of AGA. You may want to check to see if you are carrying the ... | |
| rogaine working? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have been using rogaine for a bit over three months and am noticing new growth at the top of my ... A: If your "shedding is ok" with normal amounts of hairs lost then the problem is why are they not ... | |
| Telogen effluvium | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have been losing alot of hair since the past 1.5 months, for no apparent reason. Apart from long ... A: The loss you experienced is a Telogen Effluvium. Much of that hair may grow back. What does not grow ... | |
| aga and te | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: here is what my scalp biopsy reads , transverse sections of scalp showing .reduced number of ... A: Estella, The problem with discerning the cause of thinning in a woman who has had stress as well ... | |
| rogaine working? | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been using rogaine for a bit over three months and am noticing new growth at the top of my ... A: Rogaine stimulates the hairs to grow and is a good crutch to use no matter what the cause of the ... | |
| Premature hairloss | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: my name is mark. I am a 15 year old highschool student. I have currently Bern experiencing hair loss ... A: Mark, Even though you were only 13 when you first noticed the loss it most likely is inherited ... | |
| Rogaine Foam? | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Panagotacos. I am 34, a lacto-ovo-vegetarian, exercise regularly, about 6% body fat. My hair has ... A: The first thing I would want to find out about you is your serum ferritin level. Without adequate ... | |
| Mature hairline or MPB/Alopecia?! | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old black male who for about a month and a half now...has noticed a change in my ... A: Omar, You should make an appointment to see a Dermatologist because the conditions that can cause ... | |
| Female Pattern Hair Loss | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I appreciate your time. I am trying very hard to trust my Endo's advice but my hair loss progresses ... A: I would not advise Testosterone in a woman losing hair. You may have other causes but I would not ... | |
| Re-Growth of hair | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask about the re-growth of hair if it has fallen out due to damage. I know this ... A: Hair grows 1/2 inch per month so injured hairs damaged today will take two to three years to get to ... | |
| Loosing hair after relocating | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I usually spend a couple of months a year back in my country. Whenever I go back to my country, my ... A: Frequently patients will ask me if it is the water that causes them to lose hair when they come here ... | |
| afraid of triggering hair loss | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Dr. P, Got my blood test results back after starting a new bcp 3 months ago. Cholesterol much ... A: If I were you I would stay on the same two medications you think are helping your hair. I know very ... | |
| some can look good | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: would you say there is a certain head shape that can make one look good bald, like certain men are ... A: There are many heads with irregular indentations or egg shaped which would not look as good as a ... | |
| testing for hair loss | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: P., You have helped me so much in the past that I was hoping I could trouble you for another ... A: Here are two other pieces of info- my handout is a shortened version of this: Ferritin and hair loss ... | |
| testing for hair loss | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: P., You have helped me so much in the past that I was hoping I could trouble you for another ... A: I may have already sent you a handout I give to women with low serum ferritin and thinning hair but ... | |
| testing for hair loss | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: P., You have helped me so much in the past that I was hoping I could trouble you for another ... A: I do not know why you are wondering about other tests when your serum ferritin has shown you are TOO ... | |
| Bleached hair, Thinning hair, Pink irritated scalp | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old male. Over the past several months I've noticed My hair starting to thin out. My ... A: You have described a contact dermatitis on your scalp due to the chemicals you have applied. Some of ... | |
| Androgenetic Alpoceia | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a male in my mid 30's. Lately I have noticed my hair thinning on the top of my head. My hair ... A: There are no "natural" remedies for male pattern baldness no matter what the sales people tell you ... | |
| Androgenetic Alpoceia | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I just came back from visiting my Dermatologist. I have just received the sad news I have ... A: 1. Proscar is simply 5 times the dose of Propecia and it works well to stop hair loss either as 1mg ... | |
| I am 18 and have a small patch of no hair growth | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am 18 and i have an area in my head by the back to my head close to my ear. I have a patch which ... A: You really need to be seen by a dermatologist to find out if this is a condition called Alopecia ... | |
| hair fall | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: sir i am 16 year old and my hair fall have started whenever i put anything in my hair like shampoo, ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. The hairs start over again from the same hair follicle ... | |
| Shaving Hair | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old female and have been experiencing Telogen Effluvium due to low iron/poor diet ... A: There is a lot of money spent by the cosmetic industry to make you think there is a difference in ... | |
| hair loss | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a black 31 year old male. i have been growing my mustache 4 about a year and a half and all of a ... A: Most likely sudden bald spots in your mustache means you have developed Alopecia Areata. You can ... | |
| Shaving Hair | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old female and have been experiencing Telogen Effluvium due to low iron/poor diet ... A: The advice you got has no basis in reality. You can shave your scalp and there will be no change in ... | |
| Hair loss treatments for women | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been dealing with hair loss for 20 years. My hair improved during my pregnancies, but since ... A: I agree with your Derm and Endo. I do not think your GP has a good enough understanding of the ... | |
| Hair loss treatments for women | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been dealing with hair loss for 20 years. My hair improved during my pregnancies, but since ... A: The change to more estrogen was a good move. Being on spironolactone 200mg per day is also good for ... | |
| dry itchy scalp and hair loss | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old black female who is experiencing very dry itchy scalp and my hair has been ... A: It is possible that stress of child birth (post-[partum telogen effluvium) caused your initial hair ... | |
| hair loss by oil burns | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i was a few years ago burnt with boiling hot oil on part of my head,the severe burnt part doesnt ... A: Hair loss due to a burn such as you describe would have grown back by now in the areas not scarred. ... | |
| itchy scalp and thinning hair at the side | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: im only 16 and i have been bothered because of my very itchy scalp, also.. the side of my hair next ... A: Tyrone, I already answered the question. I can not tell you for certain what you have by email. I ... | |
| itchy scalp and thinning hair at the side | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: im only 16 and i have been bothered because of my very itchy scalp, also.. the side of my hair next ... A: The loss of hair with an itchy scalp is frequently a sign of an infection of the hair follicles and ... | |
| Chemically damaged hair | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: About four years ago, i let my licensed beautician put permanent color in my hair. She put me under ... A: This is a relatively common problem dermatologists deal with. If left on too long the chemicals ... | |
| hair loss | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: What can I do? My hair is thinning out/coming out in a comb or if I run my fingers through it. I am ... A: Ask your doctor if you can take spironolactone as a pill to block your androgens which are telling ... | |
| Avodart and frontal hair loss | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: , thanks for all you do here. There is seems to be a great deal of anecdotal evidence that Avodart ... A: I have seen what you refer to as the "shedding period" which is a temporary shed after changing a ... | |
| Low Ferritin, Normal Iron | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Can a low Ferritin level (17) cause hair loss if Iron levels are normal (>100)? I lost about 50% of ... A: A low serum ferritin can cause hair loss. It was once thought a level as low as 10 was within normal ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I am 14 years old and my hair is falling out a lot... Everytime I shower about 30 hairs seem to fall ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day and they are usually noticed at the time of shampooing. ... | |
| Avodart and frontal hair loss | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: , thanks for all you do here. There is seems to be a great deal of anecdotal evidence that Avodart ... A: Eric, Your reasoning is sound but in my experience the response to therapy is directly ... | |
| Ferritin Levels and Hair Loss | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I have suffered a considerable hair loss (about 50% of my hair, possible Telogen Effluvium). Is a ... A: Any level below 70 can lead to thinning hair. Note: Most Doctors and Labs list the normal range of ... | |
| i need help | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: i am 14 years old. i used to have long,thick,dense and shiny hair . But from the last 7-8 months i ... A: Do a simple exercise which will tire you out- running around a playground for 15 minutes every ... | |
| HAIR IS FALLING OUT AFTER 2 WEEKS OF TREATMENT | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I DID A RUSK ANTI CURL 2 STRAIGHTENING ON AN ASIAN CLIENT, TWO WEEKS LATER HER HAIR IS FALLINFG OUT ... A: Hair falling out two weeks after a "treatment" is usually NOT from the roots but instead from just ... | |
| consultation | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I would like to know if you are available for consultations. I live in the Orange ... A: My office phone number is 415-922-3344. We accept most insurances and if you have none the cost for ... | |
| hair changes | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm 51 yrs old and healthy. In the past few months I have noticed my hair thinning, texture changing ... A: You may have this from either the beginning of menopause of from sertraline (zoloft). The change in ... | |
| i need help | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i am 14 years old. i used to have long,thick,dense and shiny hair . But from the last 7-8 months i ... A: Banish, If you are losing hair excessively for 7-8 months that is a sign there is something ... | |
| Topical Spiro. | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a norwood 2 with some thinning on top. Understandably, propecia is the best medication to stop ... A: I would suggest you try Propecia again and this time start more gradually so your body adapts to the ... | |
| eyebrow loss | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: For the past couple of weeks, my eyebrows have been falling out very easily...the skin itches a LOT, ... A: There is frequently some epidermal cells which are part of the hair follicle that form a ring around ... | |
| Selenium | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I was taking a selenium supplement because I heard that it would slow down hair loss, and I am ... A: Hair loss due to Selenium or Biotin deficiency is really very rare. Iron deficiency as measured by ... | |
| yaz versus yasmin | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Is there a difference in yaz versus yasmin for hairloss? I was on yaz with 100 mg of ... A: Many women are overly sensitive to male hormones and will get hair loss even at normal levels. This ... | |
| new hair loss? | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking both minoxidil and a hormonal treatment for my AGA for 6 months now. After two ... A: If you shampoo daily then you should be seeing about the same number of hairs each day. Many women ... | |
| Scalp infection | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a question concerning a scalp infection of some kind. I went to my M.D and he said that he ... A: A lymph node in that area can be swollen from having a very active dermatitis whether it is a ... | |
| yaz versus yasmin | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Is there a difference in yaz versus yasmin for hairloss? I was on yaz with 100 mg of ... A: There is a difference. Yaz has only 20 micrograms of the estrogen and Yasmin has 30. I prefer to ... | |
| hair loss | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: im only 18 years old and already have receded hair loss and a bold spot on the top of my head is ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day and a common cause of increase hair loss for a short ... | |
| Spiro | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I was prescribed 200 mg Spiro to reduce shedding. My shedding has more than doubled since starting ... A: I have never seen sprironolactone cause hair loss but it may be that the medication is altering your ... | |
| Hair Loss | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: : I am 41 yr old female who has written before after being diagnosed with AGA. Recently had a biopsy ... A: Beth, I am sorry you are not responding to what I consider the ideal therapy. Any switch in ... | |
| Hair Loss | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old female, competitive runner and I believe am experiencing telogen effluvium due to ... A: The dieting may have caused you to not have enough nutrition for the actively growing hairs and that ... | |
| eyebrow loss | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: For the past couple of weeks, my eyebrows have been falling out very easily...the skin itches a LOT, ... A: I think you should see a dermatologist. Thanks for the photos as they make me believe it is an ... | |
| Depressed over thinning hair and hair texture change | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Please help. I'm 36. Female. Hair has been thinning for 3 plus years. Mostly top front area and ... A: I think you have PCOS and even if your doctor does not find a cyst on ultrasound you have the ... | |
| chest pain | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been using rogaine foam for 3 1/2 months with good results. Recently, I started to ... A: One of the side effects of minoxidil in patients really sensitive to it is a rapid heart beat ... | |
| Thinning hair + Change in hair line. | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I am an 18 yr old male. Recently, i have started to notice a change in my hair line. My widows peak, ... A: Callum, This sounds as if you are showing the first signs of where you will have recession due to ... | |
| hair loss | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: My 4yr old was hit in the head by a door at a restaurant. The hair was scraped and it bled at the ... A: There is a very good chance that the trauma shocked the hairs into their next life cycle and the ... | |
| Propecia is it safe? | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: .. i am 21 years old (male)... i have been noticing that hair on the frontal part of the forehead is ... A: Propecia is VERY SAFE. There are no side effects which can not be reversed in a short period of time ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: i'm a 22 year old male and just started noticing that my hair has been thining out for the past ... A: Rob, It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day and a common cause of increase hair loss for ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have Polycystic ovaries and I'm lossing my hair the hair by my ears is disappearing, the hair on ... A: The treatment for female pattern hair loss is essentially the same treatment as for PCOS and most ... | |
| eye brows hair loss | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: i started to lose my eyebrows hair since 5 months ago and i am so worried they r falling but not ... A: There are several skin conditions which can cause this and you should see a dermatologist to find ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: i was found to have low ferritin levels (18). I have been on iron for 7 months and my levels last ... A: Yes they really do have to go higher. Perhaps 60 may be good enough but once they get to a good ... | |
| Shedding Like Crazy | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 44 years old. I began experiencing shedding 6 years ago, a year after my second child was ... A: I am not sure what the dermatologist meant by extra estrogen causing hair loss. It is the androgens ... | |
| Shedding Like Crazy | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 44 years old. I began experiencing shedding 6 years ago, a year after my second child was ... A: Maria, There are many factors involved in shedding of hair in perimenopausal women. The relative ... | |
| hair loss | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: In August I went into kidney failure. I was severly malnourished and dehydrated. Also had a very ... A: This answer should start getting you to feel better. It is very common to get a shed of hair after ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Im from india and moved to minneapolis four months back.I started lossing my hair very easily for ... A: It is hard for me to know what is the cause of this hair loss. Male pattern baldness could be the ... | |
| Need more estrogen? | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a 46 year old female with thinning hair for the last 7 years. My doctor has me taking Yaz but ... A: I think your doctor has given you the right advice especially since she knows you as a patient and ... | |
| hair loss | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: well i am 18 years old,,and since 3 yrs i've been experiencing baldness in the corners of my fore ... A: The most common cause of itchiness of the scalp is dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. Photos of this ... | |
| Head Lice | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Okay I don't know if this is the right category or not, I'm sorry if I'm wasting your time, but this ... A: Head lice can live for a month on a human scalp and the eggs -"nits" -can live for two weeks. There ... | |
| dandruff and hair loss | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: .. the concern is that the person needs to know about a remedy for dandruff.. he has used shampoos ... A: Dandruff or "Seborrheic Dermatitis" is caused by a yeast in the oil glands and hair follicles. The ... | |
| excessive hair loss | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I am so worried about the excessive hair loss I'm suffering with right now. I gave birth 4 months ... A: Your condition is called a Post Partum Telogen Effluvium and it is very common. It takes about six ... | |
| leucorrhea | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: does leucorrhea have any link with hair loss? if yes, kindly tell me how to handle it.i'm 22 n ... A: I do not know of any link between leukorrhea and hair loss. "Tough studies" certainly frequently ... | |
| Hair falling | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Hair falling started 6 years back on the scalp, 3 years back it spread to pubic and axilla hair and ... A: A chronic case of erosive colitis could cause your body to be stressed enough to lose hair all over ... | |
| Aldactone | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos I have discontinued aldactone (as a hair loss treatment) since it has not yielded any ... A: I think you are not giving spironolactone the credit it deserves. It blocks the androgen receptor ... | |
| hair loss | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i am male 24 due to dandruff and less care i lost some hair recently...after that i get my hair ... A: Transplanted hairs are normal, natural hairs taken from the back of the head and moved to the ... | |
| Female hair loss | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been told by a doctor that this is TE because her hair is diffuse all over. I myself have ... A: Kathy, I reviewed the last answer I sent to you two months ago and I do not have more to add to ... | |
| Hair grey -reg | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Peter J. Panagotacos, M.D , My daughter is 12 years old.I can spot one or two grey hair.She ... A: Unfortunately there is no easy answer for why she has two gray hairs. In most cases the pigment ... | |
| completely unexpected | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, Thank you for your time and service. Growing up, I was teased relentlessly for my ... A: Pricila, You seem to be experiencing an ongoing Telogen Effluvium sometimes referred to as a ... | |
| about hair loss | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: ... i m 20 yrs male have pretty long hairs since 3-4 months i haven't noticed hair fall , but from ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. It is also normal to lose twice that or more after ... | |
| Hair falling | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Hair falling started 6 years back on the scalp, 3 years back it spread to pubic and axilla hair and ... A: I do not know of any disease which fits your symptoms. Alopecia Areata could be possible in ... | |
| PATCHES ON HEAD | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: SIR,I HAVE ROUND PATCHES ON MY HEAD.I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS ITS TREATMENT A: Most cases of round patches of hair loss are due to a condition called Alopecia Areata. If you see a ... | |
| itchy scalp hair loss | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm 12 years old and my scalp is very itchy and my hair is falling out easily. also, there are ... A: There are several different skin conditions which can cause a scaly itchy scalp and they all have a ... | |
| Iron and male hair loss | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I am curious about the link between low ferritin levels and hair loss. Is this a possible cause of ... A: Serum Ferritin is a way of measuring the iron levels in the blood. Ferritin is needed for hairs to ... | |
| Tellogen Effluvium | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: About two months ago I lost 15 pounds because I wasn't eating enough. I'm healthy now and eating ... A: Minoxidil would be a good treatment for your condition,loss due to stress (Telogen Effluvium). ... | |
| alopecia | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: As I see they’re many women who suffer from hair loss, and I'm sure it has bigger psych effect on ... A: Oleg, Most all hair loss is genetic even if you do not see others in the family with hair loss. ... | |
| Sudden thinning at front of head | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am in my mid-20s and have recently been experiencing thinning of the hair at the front of my head. ... A: Sara, TE usually causes the hair to begin to fall about a month after the stress begins and ... | |
| Scarring alopecia | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Peter, I need your advise very much so. I have been experiencing persistent hair loss close to ... A: There is a wide variation is how CCSA presents and how it responds to treatment. It is very ... | |
| Scarring alopecia | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Peter, I need your advise very much so. I have been experiencing persistent hair loss close to ... A: The increase facial hair is most likely due to the Rogaine and it may take six months or more for ... | |
| Hair is falling out from all over my body | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: sir my hair is reducing day by day.It is falling out from all over my body.I have tried many ... A: If you are losing hair all over your scalp then you should see a doctor to diagnose the condition ... | |
| scalp pain | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend severly pulled my long hair. He grabbed handfuls and pulled straight up. Now I have ... A: it is impossible for me to determine the extent of the damage from an email. You may have had ... | |
| scalp pain | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend severly pulled my long hair. He grabbed handfuls and pulled straight up. Now I have ... A: This pain is most likely going to gradually fade away over the next two months. It is not likely to ... | |
| Hair is falling out from all over my body | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: sir my hair is reducing day by day.It is falling out from all over my body.I have tried many ... A: I will answer your question with the answer to the previous question from another young man in ... | |
| Scarring alopecia | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Peter, I need your advise very much so. I have been experiencing persistent hair loss close to ... A: I'm sorry but I agree with your doctor. Scalp injections are usually done every six to eight weeks ... | |
| Hair falling | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have no patches symptoms on the body including scap,beard,pubic,axillae, and eyebrows.But I have ... A: A biopsy may be needed to make the diagnosis of diffuse Alopecia Areata. It is not an easy diagnosis ... | |
| miniaturaization | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Also ,minox is the only way to go for thick hair assuming you inhibit dht either with propecia or ... A: Georgos, I think you already have the answer. You have to prevent loss by blocking more DHT ... | |
| Thinning hair | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I'm a 32 y.o. male experiencing thinning hair. It is true that, although my father ... A: Your ongoing scalp condition with intermittent itch is most likely seborhheic dermatitis especially ... | |
| hair loss | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Am in my 40's and the last 1 year I have noticed excessive hair loss (at least 300 in each washing) ... A: Estrogens do not cause hair loss. It is the androgens stimulating loss. Stress causing Telogen ... | |
| Dutasteride and women | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: In your book you state that women only have the type II 5-alpha-reductase. Can you tell me more ... A: Type I is the enzyme in the skin and hair of men and women. Type II is in the prostate of men. There ... | |
| hairloss | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: i am hyperthyroid and as a result have Graves Disease, I'm taking tapazole and is under control, ... A: Mobina, Your hair loss may be due to repeated episodes of Telogen Effluvium. A common condition ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Im loosing my hair very early in my life its just naturally all thinning and falling out. Im a male ... A: I assume your father was bald or your mother has thin hair and her male relatives are bald. If that ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female who is experiencing lots of shedding during the day and while washing ... A: Paola, The most obvious answer is the switch in you pill. I think Yaz and Yasmin are the best ... | |
| Hair Thinning Concerns. | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Peter. I've got a question regarding recent hair thinning/loss problems that have been occurring ... A: The use of Nizoral did not cause loss of hair. Stress is the culprit. Intense training can cause ... | |
| CTE vs AGA | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been gradually shedding large amounts of hair since my 20's. The process was slowed down ... A: If your hair pull was normal and you do not see yourself shedding more than 100 hairs per day then ... | |
| Rapid hair thinning, but not shedding? | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old, vegetarian (4 years), healthy female. I first noticed hair thinning in July ... A: There could be several possible reasons for why a normal number of hairs lost per day leads to ... | |
| facial hair... | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I know your expertise is on hair loss but I was hoping you could offer some adivce. I am a 26 year ... A: Most men with sparse hair have a family history of this and it is very difficult to do anything ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I started experiencing hair loss in my mid 30's. I am 42 now. I was diagnosed with PCOS over a ... A: I an not impressed with what Propecia does in women. My advise is to continue the aldactone 100mg ... | |
| Hair Loss After Going Off Yasmin and Spiro | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I was prescribed Spironolactone and antibiotic about 8 years ago for acne. I have ... A: This certainly can be and most likely is the result of discontinuing both pills. You should consult ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed a diffuse thinning of my hair on my scalp and I'm worried it may be Telogen ... A: A Telogen Effluvium can develop after anything stressful to the body whether or not there is a ... | |
| hairloss with minoxidil | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I suffer from female pattern baldness. I used to lose 350-400 hairs while washing my hair (twice a ... A: If you apply it at bedtime there is a greater chance you will get spread to your cheeks with ... | |
| Is this female pattern balding? | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 27, soon to be 28 year old female. I never gave my hair much thought, but recently I decided ... A: This does look like early female pattern baldness or AGA - Androgenetic Alopecia. This is more ... | |
| Trying to conceive while on propecia | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: My wife + I have been trying to get pregnant for couple of months with no success. I am on propecia ... A: There are no birth defects from being on Propecia during conception. There is no change to the ... | |
| medrol | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: my husband is being treated for reiter's syndrome and has been on medrel for 5 months. they just ... A: More than likely the shedding of hair was due to the flare of Reiter's syndrome and not the therapy. ... | |
| clobetasol | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Recently I have been prescribed clobetasol for my hair loss and dandruff issues. Half a year ago I ... A: The scalp is very resistant to any changes of the skin due to cortisone lotions. The prescribed ... | |
| bumps on lip | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: it seems that i have very small but gathered white bumps in my lips . i have kissed my share of ... A: I'm sorry but this is not a question on hair loss. Try sending your question again to the section on ... | |
| spironolactone | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: While on accutane and yasmin for acne at age 16, my daughter had hair thinning that was 1/3 - 1/2 of ... A: It would make sense to wean off the spironolactone as you suggest and it may be better to take only ... | |
| hairloss with minoxidil | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I suffer from female pattern baldness. I used to lose 350-400 hairs while washing my hair (twice a ... A: It is possible you can get the density back. It seems you are on the right treatment. I ask my ... | |
| i didnt find your answer please answer again | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Below I pasted our previous conversation to refresh your memory a little of me if you want to read ... A: Alex, There are no other products which will make your hair REGROW. The fact you have stopped ... | |
| hairloss with minoxidil | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I suffer from female pattern baldness. I used to lose 350-400 hairs while washing my hair (twice a ... A: It is normal to lose about 300 to 1000 hairs per week depending on how often you shampoo,what stress ... | |
| Hair growth | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know whether there is any treatment (including natural/herbal also )for improving ... A: I am sorry but there is nothing available other than the use of Minoxidil and that should not be ... | |
| Menopausal hair thinning | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 55 year old Pharmacist who first noticed hair thinning in Feb of 08. I am currently on hormone ... A: If your hormone replacement (Bi-est 50/50) contains testosterone you may be adding to your problem ... | |
| spironolactone | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: While on accutane and yasmin for acne at age 16, my daughter had hair thinning that was 1/3 - 1/2 of ... A: Yasmin doesn't cause the kind of hair loss you described. If there is loss it is temporary and ... | |
| AGA/Women | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Dr.Panagotacos: I am currently being treated by an endo for AGA. I am taking Yasmin,150 mg. of ... A: Beth, It is too early to know whether those are temporary new peach fuzz or the beginning of ... | |
| Chronic Telogen Effluvium | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old Indian origin female living in Australia who has been diagnosed with chronic ... A: Anurita, Thanks for including the photo since it confirms you have lost a lot more than expected ... | |
| miniaturization and AGA | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I just had my scalp map out for miniaturization. The test showed that I had less than 10% ... A: Sometimes we see hairs which are only 1/2 the diameter of less of the other hairs around them. These ... | |
| alopecia | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: im a 28 yr old female.i have a receding hairline or a little baldish patch on both the sides..but i ... A: What that ratio means is that you are most likely losing the hair from pulling them to tightly and ... | |
| miniaturization and AGA | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I just had my scalp map out for miniaturization. The test showed that I had less than 10% ... A: I am not sure what your hair loss expert saw and how it was reported. Usually 90% of hairs are in ... | |
| starting rogaine and shedding | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been losing hair for the last two months. I decided to use Rogaine. I would like to know if ... A: I have not seen Rogaine cause more shedding. If any does occur the hairs grow back in a few months. ... | |
| thinning | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I believe my situation might be unique to others as there are a few layers to the situation. I am 26 ... A: Yes, it is possible to inherit the thinning from your mother. The thinning in a female is equivalent ... | |
| thinning | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I believe my situation might be unique to others as there are a few layers to the situation. I am 26 ... A: The genes for having male pattern baldness can be inherited from either or both parents equally. If ... | |
| low blood pressure and spironolactone | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am considering using spironolactone to combat my hair loss situation. I just found out I have low ... A: Spironolactone is used frequently in young women for acne, excessive facial hair and early ... | |
| Still hair loss | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: now 18, still has thinning hair. This hair loss began 18 months ago after switching from loestrin ... A: I think she has both TE and AGA from what you describe. The TE episodes frequently cause AGA to show ... | |
| alopecia | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: im a 28 yr old female.i have a receding hairline or a little baldish patch on both the sides..but i ... A: The treatment for your problem is to change your hair style and whatever it is you are doing to your ... | |
| son with two very suspcious scalp bumps? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: my 15 yr old son came to me today with the complaint of scalp lumps in his temple area. I felt them ... A: Molluscum contagium are usually itchy and are spread with the fingernails by scratching one spot and ... | |
| hair loss | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My name is Martin (30 yrs Indian , black hairs) and my problem is that from last 3-4 months ... A: In most cases of sudden hair loss especially when there are normal blood tests involved we find the ... | |
| son with two very suspcious scalp bumps? | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: my 15 yr old son came to me today with the complaint of scalp lumps in his temple area. I felt them ... A: See if you can get a pediatrician to look at the scalp. This could be a fungal infection with a ... | |
| dutasteride | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, my history of hair loss began in 1998 when I was 27. I began to take finateride ... A: Neither taking finasterid nor dutasteride can guarantee you of complete stoppage of hair loss. Both ... | |
| gray hair on men | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Does hair, particularly men's hair, always turn gray, or do some men retain their hair color into ... A: I too seem to think some guys are dying their hair because I do not see any gray hairs in someone ... | |
| Hair loss | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old female who is suffering from thinning hair. I have never had thick hair, but ... A: You have at least a 50% chance of getting the bald genes from your father. More than likely you are ... | |
| avodart | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, On 9-6-09 you responded to "Combination of Rogaine and Spironolactone" that it has ... A: I am sorry for the run around. Many doctors will only prescribe medications for conditions for which ... | |
| hair loss and hair line. | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and been noticing my hair thinning and also, have been noticing my hair line to be ... A: Only one person in four hundred stopped Propecia after being on it for two years in the studies done ... | |
| Estrogen for Hair loss | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am post menopausal, and I am experiencing hair loss. One doctor recommended 0.625 mg of Premarin ... A: There are five dosage strengths to the Vivelle dot patch. You should take the advice of your GYN ... | |
| hair loss and hair line. | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and been noticing my hair thinning and also, have been noticing my hair line to be ... A: There is a family in the Dominican Republic which has a 5 alpha reductase deficiency in the prostate ... | |
| hair loss and hair line. | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and been noticing my hair thinning and also, have been noticing my hair line to be ... A: Most 20 year olds who first notice thinning and a receding hairline have inherited male pattern ... | |
| three year old | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I found 1 gray hair in my three year olds hair is this something to be concerned about? A: One gray hair may be nothing more than a spontaneous mutation of the pigment cells in that hair ... | |
| Very anxious about hairloss | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: For the last few weeks, I've been noticing some hair shedding starting on my scalp. It usually ... A: Jay,l By coincidence the question before yours was similar and the answer was: Two possibilities ... | |
| diffuse hair loss | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Let me premise my question by stating that I've always had thick, curly, dark brown hair up ... A: Two possibilities are 1.Diffuse Alopecia Areata 2. Lichen Plano Pilaris See your dermatologist and ... | |
| combination of Rogaine and Spironolactone | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about hair loss treatments for AGA (female pattern baldness). I know your ... A: Avodart blocks production of DHT and spironolactone works primarily at blocking the androgen ... | |
| Forehead droop due to injections? | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Triamcinolone Side Effect It was noted that there appeared to be skin infections around my scalp ... A: Injections of triamcinolone can cause thinning of the skin but does not cause drooping forehead and ... | |
| Hair Loss - Spiro & Alesse | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos I'm 30, female and have been experiencing hair loss for the last 8 years. I have lost ... A: I would stay on Alessa for a few more months and then switch to Yaz. If you develop nausea again you ... | |
| Postmenopausal hair loss & facial hair | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I had an oophorectomy and hysterectomy one year ago. I am having hair loss, and my endocrinologist ... A: Hair only grows 1/2 inch per month so it will take about six months for the benefit of your current ... | |
| Hair Loss - Spiro & Alesse | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos I'm 30, female and have been experiencing hair loss for the last 8 years. I have lost ... A: I agree with your endocrinologist just from the history of the symptoms of PCOS. Many women have ... | |
| son with two very suspcious scalp bumps? | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: my 15 yr old son came to me today with the complaint of scalp lumps in his temple area. I felt them ... A: Gina, The two bumps do look suspicious but very few lesions are really sinister. You should take ... | |
| Nioxin Shampoo for hair loss | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Are you familiar with Nioxin Shampoo, and do you feel that it might be effective for female hair ... A: There are no good scientific studies done to prove Nioxin's claims. They have a great PR program and ... | |
| Postmenopausal hair loss & facial hair | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I had an oophorectomy and hysterectomy one year ago. I am having hair loss, and my endocrinologist ... A: It is not likely the Premarin caused any increased facial hair. If anything it would help prevent ... | |
| combination of Rogaine and Spironolactone | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about hair loss treatments for AGA (female pattern baldness). I know your ... A: 1. For many women Spironolactone and Rogaine has been enough to keep them stabilized over the past ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey Doctor, I am 20 years old and when i shower I notice hairs on my hands when i am washing my ... A: I think most any of the 1% zinc pyrithione shampoos are fine. Personally I prefer the 2% zinc ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey Doctor, I am 20 years old and when i shower I notice hairs on my hands when i am washing my ... A: Brandon, It can be a bit more complicated than just assuming this is a TE and will be only a ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey Doctor, I am 20 years old and when i shower I notice hairs on my hands when i am washing my ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. If you had something stress you out a month or two ago ... | |
| How to Reduce Facial Hair | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have recently had laser hair removal performed on 3 occasions and have had no results. I was born ... A: You need to see an Endocrinologist. A high testosterone is not normal and could easily be due to a ... | |
| Scalp pimple and hair tonic | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have these pimples on my scalp and sometimes they itch. I use to have a crusty one which I used to ... A: Your hair tonic may be contributing to the problem. Take the tonic with you when you go back for a ... | |
| Scalp pimple and hair tonic | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have these pimples on my scalp and sometimes they itch. I use to have a crusty one which I used to ... A: The pimples are a sign of an infection in your hair follicles. You need to see a dermatologist to ... | |
| endocrinologist / dermatologist | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Today I went to see a dermatologist. She said that if I have female pattern baldness then she would ... A: I would contact the Dept of OB GYN at UC Irvine and the Dept of Derm as well to find someone ... | |
| treating female pattern hair loss with Propecia | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: Today I went to see a dermatologist. She said that if I have female pattern baldness then she would ... A: Your doctor must be reading something different than what I have seen in the medical literature and ... | |
| Avodart for Postmenopausal AGA | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 51 and postmenopausal on vivelle dot .1 mg, prometrium 200 mg for 10 days every ... A: Your Testosterone will only increase a slight amount - 20% at most- a level which will most likely ... | |
| B5 caused Hair Loss | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: About 10 months ago, I asked a question about B5 megadosing (acne treatment) and the correlation ... A: You have a rare condition. I is possible you have diffuse Alopecia Areata and the treatment is quite ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm 26 years of age. I wanted to know what should be the do's and don'ts in order to prevent hair ... A: I do not know of any "natural products" which will prevent hair loss. If you are happy with what you ... | |
| Is hair loss reversible? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I am 50, and still have most of my hair, although it is mostly gray. I have to thin spots that are ... A: You have described Male Pattern Baldness. It is an inherited condition even if your father has hair ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 y.o. female diagnosed with TE by my derm 10 months ago. I had been on Yasmin for over 7 ... A: It is quite likely that the two pills are identical and the shed was due to something else that ... | |
| Is it ok to use Rogaine for a very long time | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about using Rogaine instead of Yasmin and Spiro. because I don't want to take anything ... A: No, the hair that falls out after ten years of using Rogaine are hairs which would have died out ... | |
| pcos, bc, and hairloss | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 42. type 2 diabetic with good control. I have pcos. I have had 2 shots of depo and it is time ... A: Christy, The OCP I like to use for hair loss and especially in women with pcos is Yasmin. Most ... | |
| hair loss - testosterone treatment | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 44 yr old male that was put on testosterone (Delatestryl) injections about 2 yrs ago for low ... A: Testosterone is not the problem, DHT is. If you decrease the DHT with Propecia you increase the ... | |
| best solution for female hair loss | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: What would be the best solution for a female in her 30s experiencing hair loss and there's a history ... A: Mt standard treatment for AGA (androgenetic alopecia) is to have the patient take Yasmin to stop the ... | |
| hair loss and total testerone | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair shedding for the last month and got some blood work done to see what ... A: A Total testosterone in range, but on the high end can cause increased hair loss depending on a ... | |
| hi | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: i need help i know you get that alot but my scalp is suffering bad im getting bold,losing my ... A: I suggest you see a dermatologist. There are several different conditions which can cause an itchy ... | |
| hair loss - testosterone treatment | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a 44 yr old male that was put on testosterone (Delatestryl) injections about 2 yrs ago for low ... A: I do not know if you will get any hair back but the sooner you get started on Propecia the better. ... | |
| Eyebrow Hair Loss | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I've been suffering from eybrow hair loss for approximately 1-1.5 years.I went to every kind of ... A: John, I think you are doing the right thing by using Rogaine very thinly twice a day to your ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 y.o. female diagnosed with TE by my derm 10 months ago. I had been on Yasmin for over 7 ... A: Unfortunately there is no way to know if for some reason the generic was not what it should have ... | |
| adalctone | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that rogaine can cause hair to grow elsewhere besides the head in women, and could there ... A: Aldactone blocks the androgen receptor sites so that it does help both unwanted facial hair and hair ... | |
| hair breaking | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: My hair is breaking not bald slick but like right at the roots begging. snapping like surley not ... A: This breakage is usually due to straightening your hair with various chemicals. It is first noticed ... | |
| rogaine | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that rogaine can cause hair to grow elsewhere besides the head in women, and could there ... A: If you apply too much Rogaine you can absorb enough to cause increased growth of hairs elsewhere. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a 57 year old women who had a hysterectomy and oophorectomy 1 year ago. I am experiencing hair ... A: Avodart blocks production of DHT. Avodart has no side effects for you. It is safer than any other ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 57 year old women who had a hysterectomy and oophorectomy 1 year ago. I am experiencing hair ... A: Avodart blocks DHT production in the skin and hair. No other medication does that. Taking just ... | |
| Loss of thick hair, but hair not thinning? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years of age and I think I may be losing hair. I have definitely noticed that I have lost a ... A: It is possible you are experiencing a temporary increased shed called a Telogen Effluvium. This is ... | |
| Female Hair Loss | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have lost at least half the volume of my hair over the past year. Initially I thought it was due ... A: Protonix has been reported to cause hair loss but it happens in less than 1% of the patients. Your ... | |
| Female Hair Loss | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have lost at least half the volume of my hair over the past year. Initially I thought it was due ... A: Audrey, I think there is a good chance you have had a Telogen Effluvium and perhaps made worse ... | |
| thin hair and hair loss | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm men and 24 years old.exacttly last year i had several chronic stress after that time my my hand ... A: It is possible that you lost hair due to stress and that caused you to get bald much sooner than you ... | |
| normal shedding? | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 46-yr old female, I'm thin, I've always shed between 70-100 hairs per day. But over the years ... A: If you have inherited your mother's baldness genes then you can expect to thin out just as she has. ... | |
| how to gow beared hair | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: my hair on skin i.e beared is not comming on the sides. which medicine i can use . do u offer any . ... A: Most of the time the lack of hair in the beard area is simple due to an inherited trait. The men in ... | |
| eyebrows | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: This is a follow-up to the question about minoxidil that I sent you yesterday. I am going to see my ... A: Sometimes people get fixated on something like thinning hair or eyebrows and see thinning that is ... | |
| eyebrows | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: This is a follow-up to the question about minoxidil that I sent you yesterday. I am going to see my ... A: The answer to whether this could be due to something else is Yes. This type of eyebrow loss is not ... | |
| Minoxidil etc. | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I am using Minoxidil 5% to treat my AGA. I was told that a big shedding was to be expected during ... A: It is very unlikely the continued loss is due to the use of minoxidil. I suggest you see a ... | |
| Telogen effluvium bouts from Hormone therapy | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Im a male in my mid 40s and I have been prescribed Testosterone injections for low test levels which ... A: I do not think biotin or other herbal supplements or herbal remedies for hair loss are of any value ... | |
| question about DHT | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: i recently had my hormones checked. i have normal estrogen and progesterone. my DHT came back at 30 ... A: Even low to normal levels of DHT can cause thinning of hair in women who have inherited extensive ... | |
| hair | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I need to know if hair will grow back after a friend of a jealous woman raked my hair at a beauty ... A: The loss of hair and nail changes are not due to any damage to the hair with the incident you ... | |
| hair loss | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: my wife is 40 yrs old and about 3-4 years ago she begin to lose her hair. there's no history of hair ... A: Methodone is not known as a cause of the loss. It may the chronic pain causing stress leading to ... | |
| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is still thinning. We tried Desogen from Dec. 07-Sept. 08 and then switched to Yasmin. ... A: Yasmin should not cause shedding. The sheds you are seeing are due to going on and off of an OCP ... | |
| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is still thinning. We tried Desogen from Dec. 07-Sept. 08 and then switched to Yasmin. ... A: In my opinion the best ocp for AGA is Yasmin. That combined with an additional 100mg of ... | |
| Quicken the proces of healing | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: It had been a month. I am having small bulged dots (like tiny boils) on my legs, slightly blackish, ... A: I am sorry but if your doctor said the hair loss is a reaction to stress from the illness causing ... | |
| ferritin | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: ive been getting iron infusions as my total iron had gone down to to 44. i've had two infusions and ... A: Ferritin in most laboratories is listed as normal up to 232 so I would not worry about going over ... | |
| hair loss that runs in the family | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 21 year old male and I am seeing noticeable hair loss and thinnings in the ... A: There are not herbal products which will work. Rogaine will help make the hairs look thicker and ... | |
| hairline | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: ......Flo Rida who is a famous hip hop artist has a hairline which is very hard to discribe whether ... A: There are many claims which are not scientific. There is no natural way to stop hair loss. If there ... | |
| hair loss at 17 | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: when i turned 17 i started rapidly losing my hair, i am 18 now and it is still falling, my Dad said ... A: Only one person in four hundred stopped taking the medication after a two years in the drug testing ... | |
| Couple of white hairs on my dark skin at 24 years age. | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am Raja from College Station, TX. I came here from India (East) to pursue education. ... A: Raja, There are two possibilities. First is that there are random mutations of the pigment gene ... | |
| hair loss at 17 | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: when i turned 17 i started rapidly losing my hair, i am 18 now and it is still falling, my Dad said ... A: The best therapy for you is Propecia. It stops balding in 85% of men by lowering your DHT hormone ... | |
| itchy scalp | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have thinning hair and lately have been encountering spots on the scalp and rash it comes and ... A: You need to see a dermatologist to get the diagnosis for this condition. This sounds as if it may be ... | |
| hairline | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: ......Flo Rida who is a famous hip hop artist has a hairline which is very hard to discribe whether ... A: That is correct. Hair loss is relentless. Male pattern baldness never stops. Even people who do not ... | |
| eyebrows | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have never had a full set of eye brows my father has very thin eyebrows and my mother has great ... A: You could see a dermatologist and ask for a prescription for Latisse which is a lotion you can paint ... | |
| Dtermine | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: i am a 18 year old indian and i am confused between mature hairline and receding hairline.......is ... A: There is no difference in most young men. As a man matures the hairline recedes normally. This can ... | |
| Telogen Eflluvium | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Ok, so I am not quite bald, yet! After a VERY stressful time in my life I got depressed and lost ... A: It takes four to six months for the hairs to change cycles and to see regrowth due to ANY change in ... | |
| Hair loss Q. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Would it be considered hair loss if I have a slightly receding hairline but no real shedding or hair ... A: Accutane can cause a shedding of hair which usually grows back within six months of stopping the ... | |
| how to check ur h@irloss | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: 1.hi,i am a 18 year old indian and i wanted to know what is the ideal way to check my hairline in ... A: If you pull your hair back and it looks like Norwood II then that is the pattern you have. If there ... | |
| Androcur? | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am very thankful for your first answer (June 25th), here comes a follow-up. You ... A: Adrocur is Cyproterone and is the main ingredient in the oral contrceptive pill DIANE. Cyproterone ... | |
| hair cloning | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: iv just heard about this new method of restoring hair which involves taking a hair cell then cloning ... A: Some of the doctors involved in this project make it sound as if it will be available in just a few ... | |
| about dandruff, and frequency of shampooing.... | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: ...sir/madam.....i'm 20 yrs old and have oily scalp also i'm suffering from dandruff problem i want ... A: Andy, Daily shampooing with a dandruff shampoo is not harmful especially if you have an oily ... | |
| Strange colour and texture to pubic hair, it also breaks fairly easily. | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I’m a 28 year old man. Over the last month or so some, but not all of the pubic hair under my ... A: I think this may be due to a relatively mild infection affecting the hair shafts -- called ... | |
| excessive hair loss | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 38 years old female from Europe. I am not sure when my hair loss started. I ... A: You did not mention whether your father was bald or your mother had thin hair but I would guess that ... | |
| shampoo | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: i have had TE for a long time and need help with shampoo. i have heard that shampoos that have ... A: SLS can be harmful in high concentrations but the small amounts in shampoo is not going to be ... | |
| HAIR LOSS | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have gradually lost some hair, mainly in the back of my head and some in the front. What type of ... A: Ken, You should see a dermatologist. They are doctors who have specialized in skin and hair. ... | |
| Hair loss | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed my hair has started rapidly thinning out in the past 5 months. I have always had ... A: If you have no family history of baldness on either side of your family then you need to look for ... | |
| whats happening with my hair? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: yesterday i was trimming my back hair. I noticed a bold spot above my right ear, the size of a ... A: The most common condition causing sudden bald spots is Alopecia Areata. It is an autoimmune ... | |
| hair loss | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Approximately 5 years ago, I had sections of my hair pulled out by a hairstylist. These sections are ... A: You probably have Traction Alopecia and there is little that can be done at this point to get most ... | |
| Itchy scalp and hair loss | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had an Itchy scalp for almost 5 years and have tried everything under the sun to stop it. I ... A: Your hairdresser may be right. You may have a hair follicle infection which could be yeast or fungus ... | |
| my 4 and 1/2 years old started losing hair after server 105 fever | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My 4 and 1/2 old daughter had 105 fever almost month ago, she recovered from fever pretty soon ... A: Ritesh, My first thought when I hear about hair loss after a fever is that it is due to a Telogen ... | |
| Hair loss with low estrogen/high testosterone | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Dr.- I am a 48 year old post menopausal female on bioidentical hormones, which include estrogen, ... A: Any amount testosterone will increase the chance of hairloss. The more there is the more loss you ... | |
| Hair loss with low estrogen/high testosterone | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Dr.- I am a 48 year old post menopausal female on bioidentical hormones, which include estrogen, ... A: Most likely the loss was due to the testosterone which gets converted to DHT leading to hair loss ... | |
| hair thinning | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: sir once u had answered my question by saying that i am suffering from tollegen effluvium.......i ... A: Telogen Effluvium is a loss due to something that stressed your body and the diet already did that. ... | |
| Propecia & Avodart | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am 65 yr old woman with thinning and receding of hair. Derm recommended Propecia 4 days weekly & ... A: The shedding you are having now is related to stress you had four to six weeks ago. This stress may ... | |
| Propecia & Avodart | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am 65 yr old woman with thinning and receding of hair. Derm recommended Propecia 4 days weekly & ... A: This treatment is a standard treatment for post menopausal women even if you do not see it written ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with a T.E. about 3 months ago. The doctor had guessed that based on a few things. ... A: It sounds as if you may have a Chronic Telogen Effluvium and this can be diagnosed clinically by ... | |
| hair thinning | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: well after loosing around 35kilos in 10months i have started to loose lots of hair,i was suffering ... A: Only one person in four hundred stopped taking finasteride because of side effects of sexual ... | |
| hair thinning | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: well after loosing around 35kilos in 10months i have started to loose lots of hair,i was suffering ... A: Thinning hair after severe dieting is usually due to a Telogen Effluvium and most of those hairs ... | |
| Does Dutasteride produce more testosterone? | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a japanese. I am taking Avodart from 10months ago. Avodart inhibits more DHT,but I think that ... A: Avodart which is dutasteride blocks both Type I and Type II 5 alpha reductase enzymes. These enzymes ... | |
| hair loss | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: i'm 24 years old but everytime i take a bath and comb my hair, i noticed hair loss. i used shampoo ... A: I suggest you use a 1% zinc pyrithione shampoo such as Head and Shoulders. This is the best shampoo ... | |
| Hair loss at the temples | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I doubt I have any rare hair loss problems. Just the typical hair loss that most men eventually get. ... A: If you have already lost the hair at the temples there is little that can be done to bring it back. ... | |
| dht | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: this is a follow up question about dht. you said if i lowered my dht that might stop female pattern ... A: I can not understand why you and your online group are having hair loss with spironolactone. I have ... | |
| Propecia stops working | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, I have been taking propecia for nearly 10 years. In September of 2008, I believe ... A: When you start taking a medication which affects hair growth you need to wait four to six months to ... | |
| dht | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: this is a follow up question about dht. you said if i lowered my dht that might stop female pattern ... A: Patti, Your history keeps getting more involved and complicated with each additional follow up ... | |
| hair loss | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm a member of a hair loss site and there's alot of confusion about regaining hair. how long do ... A: I have several comments. DHT in a woman is not low at 22. It is average and certainly high enough to ... | |
| hair loss | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm a member of a hair loss site and there's alot of confusion about regaining hair. how long do ... A: Spironolactone blocks the "Androgen Receptor Site" and is the medication most commonly used to treat ... | |
| hair loss | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: For the several months now ive been getting bald patches on my beard but then grows back white and ... A: The most common cause of bald spots in the beard and scalp is Alopecia Areata. See a dermatologist ... | |
| Changes in hair and fingernails | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Are rather drastic changes in my hair and fingernail due merely to the aging process (I'm 76) or ... A: Stress can cause changes in growth of both hair and nails. This change could also be due to a ... | |
| hair loss | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm a member of a hair loss site and there's alot of confusion about regaining hair. how long do ... A: You have asked a question that many people fail to think about. As the hair grows and changes its ... | |
| Propecia stops working | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, I have been taking propecia for nearly 10 years. In September of 2008, I believe ... A: If you are no longer able to stabilize your loss I would suggest using a 2% zinc pyrithione shampoo ... | |
| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: This one said that she had TE due to birth control pills and breakage due to improper hair care. ... A: TE certainly can cause the condition you have described. I agree she should either stay on the pill ... | |
| hair loss | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: yesterday i got the results from a bioidentical (natural hormones). my cortisol is very low...could ... A: Your serum ferritin should be over 70 - if it is not then you should take iron supplements. Having ... | |
| scalp injury | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Last month a large falling icycle injured my scalp at the top and back of my head. Both wounds were ... A: There may be a scar where the skin was cut. Very little hair will grow through that scar. It could ... | |
| DPA | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. Just some background to begin, i am a twenty year old male. I noticed ... A: The hair loss you describe could well be a Telogen Effluvium which is causing your male pattern ... | |
| seborric dermatitis | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos! Hopefully you can answer this question for me. I was having hair breakage,shedding ... A: I see many patients with seborrheic dermatitis and shedding of hair and most times the patient ... | |
| Female | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I'm 38 yrs old. I've been shedding hair for about 1 1/2 steady. Recently, my ... A: See a dermatologist to find out if you are experiencing early onset of Androgenetic Alopecia ( ... | |
| symptoms of mpb? | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have read up on MPB..but am just stuck on the following..."sorry to be so detailed, but I am still ... A: You may have experienced a Telogen Effluvium which would account for the sudden increase in ... | |
| hair loss | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: this is probably a wierd question but i have a yeast or some type of infection in my two big ... A: Your family doctor most likely asked you not to take the Lamisil because of the all the other ... | |
| hair loss | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: this is probably a wierd question but i have a yeast or some type of infection in my two big ... A: The toenail infection is not related to your hair loss. Most dermatologists use Lamisil for this ... | |
| biopsy | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: i recently had a biopsy done to get some answers for my 2 year hair loss besides "chronic te". what ... A: A biopsy can tell if you are losing hair from Alopcecia Areata instead of Androgenetic Alopcecia ( ... | |
| One eyebrow half-way gone with itching | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a 39 year-old woman who just discovered over a month ago that I'm losing an eyebrow from the ... A: Eyebrow loss as an isolated area of hair loss is usually alopecia areata but that condition rarely ... | |
| weak erections | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have used rogain on and off for about 5 years,in first couple of years I never really noticed ... A: I know of no reports of decreased libido while on Rogaine. You may be the first. It would seem this ... | |
| hair loss/pimples on scalp | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I've had these pimples on my scalp for a long time. They sometimes hurt to the touch and I do ... A: Chronic pimples on the scalp would not qualify as normal. Normally I would respond that if three ... | |
| eyebrow loss | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I had near perfect skin all my life, went to work one day and i put a hat on at work, after about 15 ... A: Skin diseases such as Follicular Mucinosis, Lichen Plano Pilaris, Alopcia Areata, Seborrheic ... | |
| diffuse thinning and tuberculosis( 27 years old female) | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: my hair loss started two years ago. As i can remember when it first started my hair was falling all ... A: You have several reasons to have thin hair. Most likely you have had a condition called Chronic ... | |
| alapecia | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: alpacia developed on me about 2 yrs ago it has started to grow back but now it has spread all over ... A: I'm sorry but the longer one has Alopecia Areata and the more extensive it is the less likely you ... | |
| regrowth of eyebrows | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I had very nice eyebrows until I saw a picture of Pamela Anderson and tweezed my natural full ... A: Hair loss due to plucking hair rarely would cause a hair not to grow back. The white bulb you ... | |
| zinc | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos I Want ask you can zinc deficiency related with diffuse hair loss or fall and thin ... A: Until forty years ago there were only a couple of cases of zinc deficiency causing hair loss ... | |
| zinc | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos I Want ask you can zinc deficiency related with diffuse hair loss or fall and thin ... A: Zinc deficiency can cause hair loss. I doubt your levels are low enough to cause that kind of loss. ... | |
| hi need help | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: i recently got a hair cut,and i notice a small round bald spot on the back of my head,i also notice ... A: This looks like Alopecia Areata which dermatologists see frequently. I will send you information at ... | |
| hair loss due to over processing?? | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: hey there, I am a male at age 20 and for my line of work I do a lot of processing of my hair like ... A: You are correct in that the loss due to processing is seen as broken hair shafts without the bulb. ... | |
| alopecia | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: i think i have alopecia, but i am not sure. i have a bald spot the size of a finger nail on both ... A: This type of bald spot is almost always Alopecia Areata and you should see a dermatologist for ... | |
| Teen hair loss | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My son is 15 years old and is experiencing thinning hair in the front of his head.he says he does ... A: "You should see a dermatologist to determine if they are candidates for starting Propecia which will ... | |
| Severe Repeated Bald Patches | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos, My name is Jenna, 36 yr.old female and in June of 2008, I was diagnosed with Lyme ... A: You have most likely developed Alopecia Areata. A condition which sometimes develops at times of ... | |
| Hair Loss due to change of Climate | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Peter, I certainly need your expertise to help me out finding cause and remedies of serious hair ... A: Ketoconazole is the correct spelling and at 200mg per day it is very safe to take for a two or three ... | |
| Hair Loss due to change of Climate | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Peter, I certainly need your expertise to help me out finding cause and remedies of serious hair ... A: I can not prescribe any medicine for you. I can suggest you go directly to a pharmacy and ask the ... | |
| 4 year old with diffuse hair loss. | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: my daughter, who is almost 5, has diffuse hair loss that started a month and a half ago. At first i ... A: It is possible she has lost much of her hair due to chronic stress leading to a condition called ... | |
| Hair Loss due to change of Climate | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Peter, I certainly need your expertise to help me out finding cause and remedies of serious hair ... A: I am not sure how much the water has to do with your problem but you should be able to find a water ... | |
| hair thinning | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 47 and am grateful that I have the head of hair that I do (alot of thinning and baldness runs ... A: I would strongly recommend you start on Propecia. Ookisa is a cosmetic product designed to make the ... | |
| EXTREME HAIR LOSS | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Please help! I am female, 48, my hair has been falling out a ton! I have noticed it for 1 1/2 yrs ... A: You will have to pass this on to your endocrinologist because it is too complicated an issue to be ... | |
| HAIR LOSS MEDICATION | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: hair falling out since august, had biopsy, ruled out pityrasis.but have fungus spores, 8 week course ... A: It takes four to six months to begin to see hair growing after you clear up the problem which caused ... | |
| hair | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: also please tell me is Vinegar is good to use to prevent dandruff.please tell me. A: The best way to prevent dandruff is to use the common dandruff shampoos frequently- daily if ... | |
| VERY CONCERNED WITH MY ITCHY SCALP, HAIR LOSS AND HAIR THINNING | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: PLEASE, IM A 31 AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING HAIR LOSS AND THINNING FOR OVER 10 YEARS, IN THE LAST 5, ... A: It certainly sounds as if you have Seborrheic Dermatitis and inherited male pattern baldness. ... | |
| Teen hair loss | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My son is 15 years old and is experiencing thinning hair in the front of his head.he says he does ... A: This sounds as if it is a form of inherited male pattern baldness which does not have to follow your ... | |
| Eyebrow hair loss | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: To start this off, I have taken Accutane three times! The first two trials I was put on 40 mg twice ... A: The loss due to Accutane is noticed while taking it and shortly afterwards so I doubt this is the ... | |
| hair | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm men and 23 years old my hair and skin after working in one of factory be dry and rashes.and thin ... A: If you think this is due to working in a factory then you should see both a dermatologist who will ... | |
| hairloss at 17, please help! | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing this shedding for more than 1 year already. I used to have lots lots of ... A: Unfortunately whatever the illness that is causing you to feel constantly stressed out and tired ... | |
| problem | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm men and 24 years old i had several stress 5 month ago also i worked with chemical material in ... A: You certainly could have heavy metal poisoning. I can not tell what metal is involved without the ... | |
| problem | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm men and 24 years old i had several stress 5 month ago also i worked with chemical material in ... A: It is not always easy to tell if the shedding of hair is a Telogen Effluvium or an Anagen Effluvium ... | |
| hair loss | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I've been doing aerobic exercises and dumbbells exercises(5kg). I found it very relaxing and it ... A: Do not worry. The people who got hair loss from using dumbbells were most likely taking anabolic ... | |
| Severe heair breakage | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed in the past 3 months that my hair has had alot of breakage. I do use a blowdryer and ... A: My best advice is to stop the heat. Both a hot hair dryer and flat iron can cause damage to the hair ... | |
| HAIR FALL | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I asked you before, and found many information. Sir My i have pimples in my scalp and lots of ... A: This is the fifth question you have submitted in two weeks. I have asked you to see a dermatologist ... | |
| hair breakage | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have always had thick, healthy hair. I have it professionally colored every 4-6 weeks (single ... A: It is almost certainly a chemical injury to the hair shaft which leads to breakage sometimes weeks ... | |
| Hair Loss | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently notice that my scalp has become very dry, scaley and now I have hair loss. Help. A: There could be many causes but the most common is seborrheic dermatitis and a shampoo such as Head ... | |
| Question about treating Alopecia Areata | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Panagotacos for reading my question. I have had diffuse thinning for 4 years now all over my scalp ... A: If you developed white spots your dermatologist thinks this is AA then the treatment outlined seems ... | |
| information about hair restoe | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: This is Arif. From Bangladesh. Sir, I have exessive dandruff and lossing everyday upto 200 hairs, ... A: The first thing to do is to shampoo daily with a shampoo that has the following active ingredient: ... | |
| Hair loss in a 21 year old male | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a medical doctor. One of my cousins is suffering from bald patches on his head (Image ... A: From the photos this is Alopecia Areata which is an autoimmune disorder where the patient rejects ... | |
| hair loss in all body | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: i had worked in shoes factory 5 month ago.in this factory i had several stress and i worked with ... A: The next step for you will be to see a doctor who can find special testing for toxicology reports ... | |
| hair loss in all body | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: i had worked in shoes factory 5 month ago.in this factory i had several stress and i worked with ... A: This may be all due to chemical poisoning from a number of chemicals which are used in she ... | |
| Hair Loss Progression | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with TE by my GP and dermatologist and have been experiencing hair shedding since ... A: Most likely you are not experiencing a TE at this time. If you had a TE it has resolved. Normal hair ... | |
| hair lose and reduce hair grow and skin problem | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: peter j.panagotacos I'm alex , 24 years old and had several chronic stress 6month ago when I worked ... A: Your hair loss pattern is not very common and when we see hair loss all over the body one of the ... | |
| Hair loss: | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 40 and have noticed my hair thinning significantly over the last 6 months or so. Mostly on the ... A: Rob, I don't know what caused the increased oiliness and shedding of hair but an increase of ... | |
| HAIR FALL | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: sir, I am From Bangladesh. And i am a student of 12 class.My age is 20. I lost my hair exessively ... A: If you shampoo once a day or once a week you will lose the same amount off hair per week. It is just ... | |
| HAIR FALL | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: sir, I am From Bangladesh. And i am a student of 12 class.My age is 20. I lost my hair exessively ... A: Arif, It is rare to see much loss from a mild case of hypothyroidism. Your original tests showed a ... | |
| Diffuse Hair Borderline Hyperthyroid, High Ferritin Low Iron! | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: , I've been experiencing diffuse hair loss ALL OVER MY BODY for around 2 years now! Leg hair ... A: It is good that you have an endocrinologist who is managing your problem but I would suggest you ... | |
| Menopausal Hair Loss? | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: P, I am a 50 year old female taking vivelle dot .1mg every day and prometrium 200mg for 10 days of ... A: It may take a few more months for the hair loss to stop shedding but I would certainly ask about ... | |
| diffuse hair loss | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Im a 23 year old male. I have been experiencing extensive hair thinning over the past year and a ... A: It is possible to inherit balding genes from both sides of the family and have more baldness than ... | |
| balding at a really young age | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: A brief introduction into my case, I started loosing hair when i was 14-15 years old,diffuse ... A: I would hope you are seeing an endocrinologist who can evaluate these hormone levels for you and ... | |
| tingling | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Quick question. About 2 days ago I have gotten a mild on/off tingling on my scalp in one particular ... A: Most of the time we never find out the cause of this condition which is called a "paresthesia of the ... | |
| Hair Loss at age of 12 | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm twelve years old. My hair has recently started falling out all around the scalp, causing my hair ... A: It seems you have done your research and know about TE. Yes, TE can cause shedding of hair even in a ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis in eyebrows | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I was the female who had seborrheic dermatitis in her eyebrows. I have progressed to using Elidel, ... A: Soaking the hairs in water will not cause them to fall out. If you are still losing hairs then you ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Im 20male. Im suffering hair loss on top n forehead area. Its going on from 3months. Skin specialist ... A: If you are losing hair due to a TE then the hairs will continue to fall out for a month or more ... | |
| Laser Comb | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: how are you doing? Firstly, what do you think about the Laser Combs designed to regrow hair. ... A: Finasteride works in over 85% of men to stop balding and it works in 99% to make the hair look as ... | |
| female hair loss | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I am 44 years old and have been losing a substantial amount of hair starting about a year ago. At ... A: It may be you had a TE due to something stressful to your body and because you had a low ferritin ... | |
| Zoloft and hair loss | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 54 years old and in menapause. I take Zoloft 100mgs and have been noticing hair all over the ... A: Unfortunately it is difficult to pinpoint a cause in this situation as there are three possibilities ... | |
| hair lose | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: my age is 22. i am loosing my hair.please tell me what i will do.please precribe some medicine to me ... A: The main purpose of taking the medicine is to prevent more hair loss. Many men also see regrowth of ... | |
| hair lose | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: my age is 22. i am loosing my hair.please tell me what i will do.please precribe some medicine to me ... A: If you see a dermatologist you will be evaluated and can be told if your loss fits male pattern ... | |
| hair lose | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: my age is 22. i am loosing my hair.please tell me what i will do.please precribe some medicine to me ... A: If you are a male then you should start taking 1mg Finasteride daily. This is available in India as ... | |
| Eyebrow hair loss | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: my name is Anthony and I have been experiencing eyebrow hair loss, it started about 2 weeks ago, I ... A: If you have seborrheic dermatitis it can take a month or two of treatment before the condition gets ... | |
| Itchy scalp and hair loss | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: This is an SOS! I am a 27yr old Indian female from New Delhi. I have recently relocated to ... A: All of the symptoms may be due to stress causing a flare of seborrheic dermatitis and a Telogen ... | |
| Itchy scalp and hair loss | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: This is an SOS! I am a 27yr old Indian female from New Delhi. I have recently relocated to ... A: I suggest you see a dermatologist to sort out these symptoms. I doubt the water in Sunnyvale has ... | |
| hair and skin problem | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: panagotacos I'm 23 years old and had several chronic stress 6month ago.From that time firs my nose ... A: This condition could still be diffuse Alopecia Areata==Diffuse Alopeica Universalis. I would suggest ... | |
| Eyebrow hair loss | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: my name is Anthony and I have been experiencing eyebrow hair loss, it started about 2 weeks ago, I ... A: The Seborrheic Dermatitis ( dandruff ) is only part of the problem. Because it causes some itchiness ... | |
| hi | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: How do you clean the lint and dirty areas out of your belly button or navel ? can u use water and ... A: This isn't a question for the hair loss section but I will answer your question. You can wash your ... | |
| what is wrong with my hair? | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 27 years old and have always had a very thick head of hair, and an extremely low ... A: I can not tell you without actually seeing you as a patient and that is a good reason to see a ... | |
| what is wrong with my hair? | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 27 years old and have always had a very thick head of hair, and an extremely low ... A: Shedding of hair due to stress is almost always a temporary condition called a Telogen Effluvium. ... | |
| Masturbation causes Hair Fall and body pain | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Sir I am sure that masturbation causes me Hair Fall in me for 4-5 days.Also i feel very sleepy till ... A: I am sorry to not be able to help you. All western medical authorities state masturbation is not ... | |
| early hair loss | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old. I'm worried from looking at my father's hair loss that I will lose my hair ... A: Accutane can cause hair loss. Don't get off it unless you get real hair loss. You can learn about ... | |
| early hair loss | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old. I'm worried from looking at my father's hair loss that I will lose my hair ... A: I would consult with a dermatologist. You obviously need to get your acne under control and oral ... | |
| TE | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Are there any probablities of getting hair back in TE.? Hair loss on top scalp,loosing density. A: In most cases the hair begins to grow back in three to four months and increased density is noted by ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis in eyebrows | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female. I have seborrheic dermatitis in my eyebrows since around May, but only ... A: Try using the ZnP bar soap by Steifel twice a day on your eyebrows- or use the what you are using ... | |
| Hair Shedding Post Birth Control | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Panagotacos, I wrote you over a month ago regarding an increase in hair shedding (I wash every ... A: The shed after taking a birth control pill is fairly common. You seem to have been one of the people ... | |
| Chronic telogen effluvium | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old female who is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium following the birth of my ... A: You have "Post Partum Telogen Effluvium". It will return to normal on its own but the loss when ... | |
| Hair growth | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Im 20year male.im suffering hair loss on top and forehead from last 3months. Hair are getting ... A: It certainly seems you have TE and the hair will grow back. It takes about 6 months to see most of ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis in eyebrows | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female. I have seborrheic dermatitis in my eyebrows since around May, but only ... A: a. You are not causing permanent damage to the hair follicles by washing the eyebrow hairs. The ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, How do I accurately count the number of hair I lose in a day so I can determine if I ... A: Here is the standard way to count hairs: To count your hair lost, you can collect your hair lost in ... | |
| hair loss | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I went to dermatologist because of my hair falling out. She wants to take a biopsy. She wants to do ... A: Hair needs a decent serum ferritn (iron)and some biotin in order to grow. It is rare to find women ... | |
| hair loss | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I went to dermatologist because of my hair falling out. She wants to take a biopsy. She wants to do ... A: You have TE as the diagnosis by both dermatologists and that is most likely the cause. In many of my ... | |
| hair loss and b12 | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: My doctor just checked my b12 level and it is up over 1100 and I've been taking b12 to stop hair ... A: I have never seen or read of hair loss due Vit B12 excess. Here is a website that states there are ... | |
| Hair Loss due to megadosing B5 for Acne | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male who recently megadosed vitamin B5 pantothenic acid acne treatment(3-6 grams ... A: I doubt the loss is due to the B5 but anything is possible. More likely it is a TE to some other ... | |
| hair | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm 16,& my hair looses slightly.Is this the starting stage of hair loosing? A: It is possible to see thinning as an early signs of inherited balding at age 16. It is also possible ... | |
| hair loss | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I went to dermatologist because of my hair falling out. She wants to take a biopsy. She wants to do ... A: It is still important to get your ferritn over 70. At your level it is just not high enough to be ... | |
| hair loss | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I went to dermatologist because of my hair falling out. She wants to take a biopsy. She wants to do ... A: A biopsy is frequently done to help make the diagnosis of AGA and TE. It is a relatively easy ... | |
| thinning hair | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My son is 22 years old and I noticed that his hair looks like it is thinning. He always had very ... A: I would recommend he see a dermatologist. A biopsy is very necessary in making a diagnosis when a ... | |
| Unwanted body hair 19 yrs old boy | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: i have unwanted hairs on my body its very dark and my skin is very white. the hairs on my legs and ... A: I do not specialize in hair removal but laser is a very good way to remove unwanted hair especially ... | |
| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Can hair loss from TE cause 50% or more volume to be lost in 8 months time? Can the hair loss be ... A: Chronic TE can bring on AGA much earlier than it would normally show up even with normal hormone ... | |
| hair isbreaking | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: my hair ir breaking in the middle of my head near the back and my hair will grow a certian lenght ... A: The breaking of hair is usually due to some trauma to the hair shaft. This most commonly is due to ... | |
| Hair Loss | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old male, im from the united states but i have been living in indonesia for the last ... A: Quite likely this is a TE. When a TE which shows thinning in areas which are considered typical of ... | |
| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Can hair loss from TE cause 50% or more volume to be lost in 8 months time? Can the hair loss be ... A: A severe TE can cause this but a full work up is really necessary to make sure it is not a reaction ... | |
| Hair Issue | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Panagotacos, I was wondering, can scalp be effected by essential oils? Sat night I took a bath ... A: I would really need to see you to be sure but the answer is that seborrheic dermatitis can look the ... | |
| shedding | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: about 5 months ago I noticed between 10 to 20 hairs shedding from my middle of the scalp so I ... A: If it is all over your body there may be some serious problem which needs to be checked out such as ... | |
| Hair Issue | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Panagotacos, I was wondering, can scalp be effected by essential oils? Sat night I took a bath ... A: Mild dandruff can become moderate of severe and cause the same kind of scaly spots you describe. The ... | |
| hair falling out | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I am 21 years of age. I belive that i suffer slight male patten baldness. But my concern is that ... A: At the age of 21 you could be showing the first signs of male pattern baldness but this would either ... | |
| shedding | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: about 5 months ago I noticed between 10 to 20 hairs shedding from my middle of the scalp so I ... A: Shaving your head has not effect on the rate of growth of the hairs. The hair follicle has not idea ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium diagnosis | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: With my recent hair thinning i am trying to discern between TE and a fast onset of androgenetic ... A: MPB does take a few cycles to show with minituraization of hairs before actually dying. The sudden ... | |
| hair loss plus eyebrow at 16 | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm 19 ,my hair has been falling out for three years now,a year ago my eyebrow started to come out ... A: The most common cause of eyebrow loss in someone with your history is loss due to rubbing the ... | |
| Well hair growth | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I am Farzana from K.S.A. I actually had layer cut and I used to iron my hair much often. But, now I ... A: Do not go back to using the same oil and treatments you were doing which caused the problem in the ... | |
| Well hair growth | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I am Farzana from K.S.A. I actually had layer cut and I used to iron my hair much often. But, now I ... A: Farzana, I am afraid it is too late to save the hairs you now have. You have damaged them ... | |
| Body Hair Removal | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the permanent hair loss of body hair. If someone uses a depilatory cream ... A: The frequent use of a depilatory cream will not cause the hair to stop growing back. I will have no ... | |
| about finastride | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: for 40 years old man with hair loss in top of head-not completly_can finastride make hair grow ... A: YES. Finasteride works in 85% of men to stop hair loss. Most men have increased density with more ... | |
| hair loss | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: my 20 year old daughter began losing her hair 2-3 months ago. at the same time she presented with ... A: The hair loss is most likely a Telogen Effluvium due to the stress of switching OCPs , prednisone, ... | |
| Nioxin or Propecia? | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have healthy but thin hair. Not thinning hair—I mean that it doesn’t fall out, but it’s always ... A: The sudden loss of hair and losing the hairs kept alive artificially by minoxidil doesn't make you ... | |
| Nioxin or Propecia? | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have healthy but thin hair. Not thinning hair—I mean that it doesn’t fall out, but it’s always ... A: It works to stimulate hairs to grow thicker and longer but it does not block the DHT hormone which ... | |
| Rogaine use for TE | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I had corresponded with you in early October about my TE. You had advised me to begin using Rogaine ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day and most of that is noted at the time of shampoo or ... | |
| transgender hair loss | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i am in the stages of taking hormones, from a male to female transexual and i wanted to know if ... A: Patients going through the transition phase usually are taking 200-250 mg spironolactone daily to ... | |
| Nioxin or Propecia? | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have healthy but thin hair. Not thinning hair—I mean that it doesn’t fall out, but it’s always ... A: Propecia is a medication requiring a prescription. It works to lower your DHT hormone which is the ... | |
| Hair Growth | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what would be the best way to get my hair to grow. I am a male, 18 years old. My ... A: If you are breaking the hair off at 2 to 4 inches then the next step for you is to see a hair ... | |
| hair | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: i burned my scalp wit scurl and now my hair grow regularly on one side but is dry and the other is ... A: Usually the change of growth after an injury with chemical treatments is of short duration and after ... | |
| Hair Growth | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what would be the best way to get my hair to grow. I am a male, 18 years old. My ... A: The direction the hair follicle which is in the skin of your scalp determines the direction of the ... | |
| good for hair foods | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: can you suggest a few good for hair foods,their quantity and frequency of intake. A: Unfortunately the idea there are nutrients you need to grow hair that when absent will cause the ... | |
| ferritin levels and hairloss | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: just received my ferritn level back and it is 35...what is the ideal ferritn level for hair growth?? ... A: Cheryl, I ask my patients to get their serum ferritin above 70. There was a journal article ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium diagnosis | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: With my recent hair thinning i am trying to discern between TE and a fast onset of androgenetic ... A: The Hamilton Norwood charts do not describe everyone's patterns. Many men get thin on top without ... | |
| 17 yr. old female hair loss | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I sent you pictures on Nov. 3rd. I'm still trying to figure out this mess. One doctor said AGA and ... A: TE certainly can be gradual with losses in the range of 100 to 150 per day chronically causing ... | |
| hair loss while on propecia | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey doc, I'm a 22 yr old healthy male and I've been on propecia for almost 3 years now. I started ... A: Danny, You are expecting too much from Propecia. You seem to have Male Pattern Baldness= ... | |
| telogen effluvium or male pattern baldness | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have started to notice in the last 3 weeks an overall thinning of the hair on my scalp and there ... A: TE frequently is the condition which makes AGA (androgenetic alopecia) apparent. Normally AGA is a ... | |
| Hair Follicle Size | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Hey I'm a 24 year old male who suffers from anxiety and worries about hair loss. My biggest worry ... A: Yes, it can be normal. A dermatologist would have to look at the area and determine if the hair line ... | |
| hair | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: The hairs that fall out usually grow back the same color they were to start with. The fine ... A: Without looking at you I can not tell if it is male pattern baldness. I simply pointed out what ... | |
| Hair Follicle Size | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey I'm a 24 year old male who suffers from anxiety and worries about hair loss. My biggest worry ... A: You certainly could have inherited the balding genes from your mother and this could be the early ... | |
| Hair loss and stress | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have had a couple months of hair loss probably due to some (emotional) stress. Now the stress is ... A: Tamra, It is always a tough decision whether th stop a medication which has a known good effect ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 20 years old and 3 years ago my hair was very good (grew quick, was thick, etc). ... A: Jake, At your age with no history of baldness in the family you should be concerned about some ... | |
| Hair loss and stress | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have had a couple months of hair loss probably due to some (emotional) stress. Now the stress is ... A: Severe migraines can cause stress especially if they are severe enough to require elavil to suppress ... | |
| hair growth | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a little confused on hair growth: I have read that estrogen creates a longer hair growth cycle, ... A: Women have very little androgens and their hair grows just fine unless they begin to produce more ... | |
| dermatch and toppik | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have lost some hair from iron loss and i tried Toppik to cover the bare areas and didn't really ... A: Dermatch is a bit thick and can plug the hair follicles. It is commonly used on the hairless skin ... | |
| Is there a treatment for tellogen effluvium | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 22 year old female who has had experienced chronic shedding on and off for the ... A: We see students with acne breakouts and other skin conditions flare up under stress at school. That ... | |
| hair growth | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a little confused on hair growth: I have read that estrogen creates a longer hair growth cycle, ... A: It may be true there is a prolonged growth phase with more estrogen and a shorter one with more ... | |
| hair loss | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: i am an 18 year old female. I have been having hair loss problems since 3 years. I have done blood ... A: I can not tell what the cause is for your hair loss. There could be many causes which need to be ... | |
| Is there a treatment for tellogen effluvium | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 22 year old female who has had experienced chronic shedding on and off for the ... A: The treatment for a Telogen Effluvium whether acute or chronic is first to find the cause of the ... | |
| Hair Loss, 28 year old female! | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have had a lot of hair loss, thinning hair (normally have very thick hair) over the last year and ... A: The fluctuating hormones of PCOS can cause shedding of hair. The large cyst may be just one of many ... | |
| hair loss due to medications | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: i am currently taking sertaline(zoloft) for anxiety/insomnia for 3 months and ambien cr for the 2 ... A: Telogen Effluvim can continue for as long as the stress continues and it starts about a month after ... | |
| telogen effluvium?? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old male. I have become confused and depressed about my hair loss recently. There is ... A: Crash diets do cause a Telogen Effluvium. Not only the crash diet causing temporary stress but the ... | |
| Hair loss | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: There are little bits of hair that keep falling out of my head when ever i wash them some say gel ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hair daily. If the hairs are breaking off there will not be a root ... | |
| Rapid hair loss! | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I am 39 years old, and have no family history of male pattern baldness on either side of my family. ... A: The use of Rogaine in your case is that of a crutch. It will help the hairs to grow back faster and ... | |
| thyroid hair loss inspite of treatment | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: i was diagnosed of post partum thyroiditis 2 years ago my tsh level was 138 .i was put on elthroxn ... A: I wish I could tell you from this email whether you are being under or over treated. I will have to ... | |
| Rapid hair loss! | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am 39 years old, and have no family history of male pattern baldness on either side of my family. ... A: You have TE. If you keep stressing out over having proof it is TE you will end up with CTE= Chronic ... | |
| Hair loss from iron deficiency | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female who has been suffering from TE due to iron deficiency. My hair has been ... A: I usually have my patients take the pills after a meal to make it easier on their stomachs. It will ... | |
| Hair loss for the last 6 weeks | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: for weeks I've searched the web for an answer and you are my only hope. I've been losing hair for ... A: You have several possible causes for hair loss and perhaps they are all involved in the thinning you ... | |
| Normal or not? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering, is it normal to get out of the shower, and when combing hair (mine is at the ... A: You seem to be losing the normal number of hairs but you definitely are stressing out over losing ... | |
| ferritin | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My ferritin is 51 and was wondering how long I should take a iron supplement to boost it up to 70 ... A: Everyone is different. Some patients may need to take ferrous sulfate 325 mg/day plus Vit C500mg ... | |
| shampoo | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: What is the best shampoo to use when one has thinning hair, mild dandruff and on occasion few spots ... A: The shampoo I have my patients use is 2% zinc pyrithione shampoo made by DHS. Head and Shoulders ... | |
| hair breakage | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old woman and during the past 2 years my hair has been changed from being thick, ... A: I am sorry but I do not have any other suggestions but " iron levels ..slightly low" seems to me to ... | |
| beard | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I am 21 years old. still I don't have hairs grown on my face( i don't have beard ). Even my younger ... A: The distribution and density of beard and body hair are all part of an inherited pattern. You may ... | |
| hair loss | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old and a female. During December 20th or somewhere around the 20th something, I had my ... A: Cathy, I would be happy to see you but I when you come in I will ask you who your primary care ... | |
| Normal or not? | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering, is it normal to get out of the shower, and when combing hair (mine is at the ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day as an average. If you don't shampoo every day then you ... | |
| hair loss due to medications | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: i am currently taking sertaline(zoloft) for anxiety/insomnia for 3 months and ambien cr for the 2 ... A: The hair loss is not due to Ambien or to mirtazapine. It could be due to Zoloft. All of the SSRI ... | |
| bald spot | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a female 33 years old and I have very thick hair. I had a friend braid it and noticed a bald ... A: The most likely diagnosis for a sudden asymptomatic shiny bald spot is Alopecia Areata. It is an ... | |
| verapamil, mono, hair thinning | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been on verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, for optic migraines, for about 8 months. I also ... A: The hair loss plus pigment change almost certainly is due to verapamil. Loss due to mono would have ... | |
| hair breakage | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old woman and during the past 2 years my hair has been changed from being thick, ... A: This can happen as a reaction to some medications. If you are taking any medications you can check ... | |
| hair shedding | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: In the past 2-3 weeks I've noticed while shampooing in the shower and also when running gel through ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. It is also common to have a shed of hairs about a ... | |
| hair loss | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old and a female. During December 20th or somewhere around the 20th something, I had my ... A: You need to see your doctor because you may have a cyst on your ovary which is causing this problem. ... | |
| Hair Pimple? | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: when I got out of my shower today, I noticed one round, flattish pinkish spot on my scalp (maybe 1/3 ... A: This small red spot could be due to a number of different skin conditions. It could be due to a hair ... | |
| Child's hair breakage | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My six year old daughter has recently gotten into the habit of sleeping with her comforter almost ... A: It is not happening because of contact with the drooling saliva. The breakage is due to repeated ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I had been talking to you about my TE. Now I see less hair fall in my shower, but it had been a ... A: Hairs grow 1/2 inch per month for about 5 years on average before they go into their next life ... | |
| Female Hair Loss | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female who has always had extremely thick, healthy hair, to the point where I've ... A: If your father is bald you have at least a 50% chance of getting those bald genes and that is ... | |
| Female Hair Loss | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female who has always had extremely thick, healthy hair, to the point where I've ... A: You state there is not a history of female hair loss in your family but you didn't say if your ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I had been talking to you about my TE. Now I see less hair fall in my shower, but it had been a ... A: With so many symptoms you need to see your doctor to make sure there isn't some underlying illness ... | |
| Hair loss | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I bought by mistake 5 percent Regaine for women? Can a man use Regaine for women? A: Yes you can use the 2% minoxidil made for women. It is not as strong so you can put twice as much on ... | |
| Unknown diffuse shedding | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently googled my condition and I am having the exact same problem as this person: ... A: The system is set up so that I do not know anyone's email address and the confidentiality is ... | |
| Hair and the Scalp | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I was curious, is it true that we have more hair on the side and base of your scalps than the top? ... A: Hair is evenly distributed in density all over the head until after puberty. We start off with ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I had been talking to you about my TE. Now I see less hair fall in my shower, but it had been a ... A: It is normal to lose 50 hairs per day. It takes three months for the hairs to start to change cycles ... | |
| hair loss of eyebrows and eyelashes in an 8-year old girl | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I noticed my 8-year old daughter's eyebrows 2 weeks ago. It looked like she took a razor and shaved ... A: The most likely diagnosis is Alopecia Areata which is an autoimmune disorder where an allergy ... | |
| White Hair in shaving area | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My Brother wants a solution for this problem,, whenever he does not shave for 3/4 days his white ... A: Gray hair on the scalp or beard is an inherited condition. Whatever hairs are present on the beard ... | |
| Hair loss? | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been on 100mg. I been using Zoloft. I didnt know that Zoloft causes hairloss? Is there a ... A: You should see a dermatologist to find out if you have Psoriasis or Seborrheic Dermatitis. The ... | |
| Broken hair. | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: When hair falls out is it normal for it to break off at a point as well as at the root? I'm a 24 ... A: The hair is breaking because of some weakness in the hair shaft. If you are getting a lot of hairs ... | |
| hair loss and Zoloft | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been on Zoloft for about 4 years now. I take 1/2 of a 50 mg. tab every other day. I have ... A: Zoloft can cause hair loss and it is less common at low doses. Stress from any cause can be ... | |
| Hair Shedding More with Longer Hair | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Question for you: Is it normal to notice you shed more as your hair gets longer? I used to have ... A: The hair loss is the same whether short or long you should be losing 50 to 100 hairs per day. You ... | |
| hairloss | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have been having hair loss for 18 mths. I lose anywhere from 25-75 hairs every time I wash. I am ... A: You may not have either. AA causes shiny bald spots and TE causes shedding of over a hundred hairs ... | |
| Is it Telogen Effluvium? How would it cure? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I am 27 F , Alarming shedding of hair started starting JULY this year. I do not know what cause it. ... A: It seems you did have a Telogen Effluvium and are now returning to normal. Usual loss iw 50 to 100 ... | |
| ferritin levels | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: last year it was 65, so basically it is decreasing. I have been taking iron 14mg for a long time now ... A: You may be thinning due to Androgentic Alopecia AGA previously called Female Pattern Baldness. A ... | |
| Hair loss badly | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have long hair and it is falling out at an alarming rate. My hair is thinning and I dont know ... A: This sudden shedding of hair may be due to a stressful incident one or two months before you noticed ... | |
| 20 years old burn case | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I am 24 years old girl. when I was 4 years old, I got burn on my hand, face & head due to which I ... A: I am very sorry you have this burn scar. Your doctors have told you there is no treatment and that ... | |
| hair breakage due to coloring | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Two years ago i bought a highlighting kit from Calmat and went overboard with it i used all of the ... A: Every time you color your hair you damage the hair shafts with the chemicals. The weak spots on the ... | |
| hair transplants | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if transplanted hair is safe from TE? I have had my iron low for two years and just ... A: Hair all over the scalp can fall out from stress. It just looks more obvious on the front of the ... | |
| Iron Levels & Hair Loss | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a 46 year old female and I have been experiencing on and off hair loss for a number of years. ... A: I do not see the harm it taking the supplements your doctor has given you unless your serum ferritin ... | |
| Alopecia Areata | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I am 30 years old and for the Last 5 years I have been dealing with Alopecia Areata. The first time ... A: Most dermatologist would not give cortisone injection every 8 weeks into the buttocks for five ... | |
| hi dear doctor | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: tanx for ur great information A question I forgot to put up in my last post. I go to gym and play ... A: It is true that heavy exercising programs such as long distance runners go through will increase the ... | |
| Iron Levels & Hair Loss | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I am a 46 year old female and I have been experiencing on and off hair loss for a number of years. ... A: The serum ferritin is within normal at 73 and you can forget about that as a problem. I see some ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a 43 year old white female. About two years ago, I had my hair highlighted, and my hair ... A: The irritation to the scalp two years ago may have temporarily injured the hairs enough to cause a ... | |
| Hair Loss and Low Ferratin levels | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old woman - and has been experiencing hair shedding for around 2 years now. I was ... A: Low ferritin can cause hair loss. Many doctors do not know that the level should be above 70 and ... | |
| dandruff | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: i have a lot of dandruff on my eyebrows and it causes my eyebrows to become thin, what remedy can ... A: Dandruff of the eyebrows is common and it can cause them to get thin especially if they are itchy ... | |
| hello again | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Tanks for you're email and great information Is it possible that finasteride have some long term ... A: This medicine has been used for over 25 years. It was approved for hair loss ten years ago but we ... | |
| Scalp/Hair loss | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: My son who is 28 years old has bumps on his head. The doctor told him it was infected and gave him ... A: It seems you need to see a dermatologist who will test the areas involved by doing cultures one set ... | |
| Sudden hair loss | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old healthy male, who, by genetic heritage has had a small not visible hair loss ... A: It sounds as if you are using the same formula for treating baldness used by Hippocrates. ... | |
| Iron Levels & Hair Loss | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I am a 46 year old female and I have been experiencing on and off hair loss for a number of years. ... A: 1. Low iron does cause hair loss. You should have your serum ferritin measured and make sure you get ... | |
| Propecia | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have heard that minoxidile is a generic form of Rogain. I have used it, but with poor results. ... A: The company that makes Propecia has a patent on the 1mg finasteride version of the pill called ... | |
| hair loss | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with seborric dermatitis. My hair has been thinning for over a period of 3-4 ... A: You will need to treat the cause of the dermatitis which is a yeast growing in the oil glands and ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: The system would not allow me to ask too many followups. I am starting this new thread. Just few ... A: 1. Yes it can if severe 2. some patients are never "cured". 3. I already answered that question 4. ... | |
| (most likely)pimples attached to some of my daily lost hairs | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: i am 28 and i am somewhat bald around the crown area. i check my pillow everday and see something ... A: It seems you have a severe case of seborrheic dermatitis and many times it will clear up with ... | |
| Side affects for Yasmin | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female who has been experiencing diffused hair loss for the last 5 or so years, ... A: Yasmin is an oral contraceptive and you obviously will have to be off it when you want to have ... | |
| Eyebrow and scalp hair | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: are they essentially the same thing? for example, if i'm using an ointment, shampoo, conditioner, ... A: Yes, the hair on the eyebrows and scalp will respond to the same conditioners and lotions but the ... | |
| topamax hair loss | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I was on Topamax 10 months. I started having hair loss around month 8. I have been off the ... A: I do not know when it will stop and start growing back. There are many variables including what ... | |
| Hair problem | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a 26 years old woman. My hair is falling rapidly last three months. I tried many medicines and ... A: Stress can cause a rapid loss of hair. You say you are healthy so I would suggest you go back to ... | |
| Hair loss at 23 | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am 23 years old and about 8 months ago I started to notice my hair was thinning and constantly ... A: Jennifer, Your testosterone level is within what may be considered normal limits but that ... | |
| Hair loss, Acne and back problems | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Since I was 18 I have always had problems with acne. Now Im 23, I still have bad acne, my skin is ... A: Chris, At 23 if you are having a bald spot on your head you should be seeing a dermatologist to ... | |
| hair shedding | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I typically shed anywhere from 70-110 hairs per day...and have for years (losing 70 in a day is a ... A: I think if you get your GYN doctor to agree Yasmin may well be more effective. You may ask if you ... | |
| (most likely)pimples attached to some of my daily lost hairs | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: i am 28 and i am somewhat bald around the crown area. i check my pillow everday and see something ... A: Ray, You have to see a dermatologist!! You will need to be checked to see what kind of pimples ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I am 33 years old and don't have a history of hair loss in my family. However, I the past couple of ... A: I am sorry to tell you there are no in expensive natural remedies. Even Rogaine is not the best ... | |
| Unknown diffuse shedding | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I recently googled my condition and I am having the exact same problem as this person: ... A: I have not had a follow up on the person who asked the question you mention but it is too soon to ... | |
| Sudden female hair loss | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to follow-up on a couple of questions you asked me in my 9/17/08 questions about ... A: Your serum ferritin level should be above 70 to grow hair properly. If your present doctor is not ... | |
| acne on bald head | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I have been shaving my head for a month. And I have this really big pimple on my head where there is ... A: Hair grows 1/2 inch per month. If you have a pimple which is due to the hair follicle being infected ... | |
| Dandruff | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a chronic dandruff problem ever since i can remember and consequent extreme hair thinning and ... A: Unfortunately the treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis can be difficult. There are many things that ... | |
| teen hair loss | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: i used to have very lovely, thick, long hair until i was 16 or so, when it began to fall, break etc, ... A: It could be genetic. The mistreatment of hair only affects the hairs that are growing at that time. ... | |
| hair Fall | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: india) from my Home town Kota(rajasthan,india). and since 1 yr i'am experiencing hair fall n i'av ... A: Many times when people move the stress of moving to a new area causes a temporary shed called a ... | |
| hair loss | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I asked this question a week or so ago and never got a response. Does it block your hair follicle to ... A: Patti, Sorry, your question was never forwarded to me. It may have gone to another expert. The ... | |
| Laser combs. | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Peter, Thank you for being on this site. I am asking these questions for a male (21 year old). What ... A: It works by stimulating the hair follicles to grow but does not stop the DHT from getting to them. ... | |
| hairloss | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: male, 22, started getting a bald spot/thinning spot after having parted my long hair down the ... A: Ryan, I do not not know what the focusPAD and powerspray are. I have never heard of them and may ... | |
| hair loss | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have always had fine hair but now it seems to be falling out. The Derm. said that my scalp is fine ... A: I do not know what the solution was for. I can not tell if you have an underlying dermatitis which ... | |
| facial hair | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: o guy....i wanna know if there is any way to increase the growth of my facial hair?...cos my facial ... A: That is a hereditary trait which is almost impossible to deal change. Some men have tried applying ... | |
| Normal Hair Loss | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I was curious what is the definition of normal hair loss? I have normal thickness hair but I have a ... A: Normal hair loss is 50 to 100 hairs per day as averaged over a week to ten days. It is normal to see ... | |
| How many times in a week i should shampoo my hair | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: For healthy hair and to stop hair loss , in a week how many times i should use shampoo ?? and also ... A: Shampoo daily with a 1 or 2% zinc pyrithione shampoo with just the conditioners that are in the ... | |
| bizarre bald/thin patch behind left ear | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos-- I just got a short hair cut, and I noticed that I have what looks like a bald ... A: It is most likely trichotillomania and perhaps a tranquilizer such as valium 5 mg after dinner and ... | |
| Serum Ferritin | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Doctor, my serum ferritin level was found to be 24 a few months ago. I've had hair thinning for over ... A: My specialty is dermatology and I can tell you that you need a serum ferritin of 70 or more to grow ... | |
| Hair loss after colouring | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I dyed my hair with semi permanent dye a month ago. When i rinsed it off there was massive hair ... A: It may be coincidence since semi perm dye rarely causes a problem and certainly not immediately ... | |
| hair loss while washing hair by shampoo/soap.. | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Recently i am facing problem of hair fall.. I mean when i take bath and wash my hair by ... A: It is hard to know if there is a problem. If there is a lot more hair coming out and the scalp looks ... | |
| sudden female hair loss | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female and have been suffering from sudden hair loss for the past 5.5 months. I ... A: Having an answer that your iron is fine does not impress me as being within normal limits as I ... | |
| sudden female hair loss | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female and have been suffering from sudden hair loss for the past 5.5 months. I ... A: A Chronic Telogen Effluvium is due to chronic stress so you will have to figure out what is ... | |
| Alopecia Areata or Scalp Ringworm? | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with AA late last year. He had regrowth but new patches developed recently ... A: The diagnosis can be confusing which is why he should be seen by a dermatologist. ... | |
| toddler baldness | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My 19 month old son lost almost all his hair last Oct. & Nov. We took him to a Dermatologist He ... A: I can not imagine an allergic condition causing baldness. My suggestion it to take him back to the ... | |
| facial hair | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: i am 42 years old and have never been able to grow a beard or moustache, i have had alopecia for at ... A: Before you do any hormone tests I would suggest you look carefully at your male relatives on both ... | |
| my sister's hair breakage | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: My sister is 51 and I am her hairstylist. But for the past couple of years her front hair is ... A: A blow dryer is hot enough to cause this kind of damage. If you look at the hairs with a magnifying ... | |
| hair thinning/breakage | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I started noticing more hairs than normal coming out around June 2008 when I showered ... A: Yes it can be a drug reaction even if it a year later. There are many causes for shedding but if ... | |
| hair loss since 2 years | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I had grown my hair long last year and since then my hair fall started and it increased .. Right ... A: It is possible the stress of losing weight caused some of your hairs to shed but most of those ... | |
| balding little spots | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: yes i have a small little bald spot in back of my head and one under my neck. not sure why...but ... A: You probably have Alopecia Areata. You should see a dermatologist to get his treated since it ... | |
| hair loss | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I just turned 18 and i noticed that my hair is falling off every time I run my fingers along my ... A: It is normal to lose 100 hairs per day and those hairs regrow from the same bulb left in the skin. ... | |
| hair loss | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm in TE now for two years..no diagnosed reason. My meds are Demerol, Luvox, Seroquel, Xanax and ... A: Pulling hair at one site long enough leads to traction alopecia which is baldness due to pulling the ... | |
| Damaged hairs | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My hairs have become damaged,dry and wavy due to chemical straightening.Allthough they where ... A: It really doesn't matter what conditioner or oils you use as long as you don't get carried away with ... | |
| hairloss | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am a 36 year old female who had a healthy head full of long hair. Over the past year or so I have ... A: Erica , You have described a classic typical case of Female Pattern Baldness now referred to as ... | |
| Hair loss | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been experiencing heavy hair loss since July when I had an ovarian drilling done. I am sure ... A: In my first response I said any surgery can cause a telogen effluvium and that is what I meant. Even ... | |
| Hair loss | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been experiencing heavy hair loss since July when I had an ovarian drilling done. I am sure ... A: The stress of any surgery can cause actively growing hairs to slow down and then stop growing. They ... | |
| Damaged hairs | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My hairs have become damaged,dry and wavy due to chemical straightening.Allthough they where ... A: Straightening, shaving or cutting your hair will not result in the new hair growing out wavy. There ... | |
| hair loss | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm in TE now for two years..no diagnosed reason. My meds are Demerol, Luvox, Seroquel, Xanax and ... A: Your pharmacist is correct. Chronic TE is usually caused by chronic stress from whatever cause, ... | |
| Birth Control and Hair loss | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My question is about birth control and hair loss. Is it a coincidence that my daughter started on ... A: Your doctor is correct and Yasmin is the best OCP to take. It is the one we like to use for this ... | |
| Serum Ferritin vs. Serum Iron Levels | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Doctor, I know that you have previously said that a person's serum ferritin level should be at least ... A: Serum ferritin measures the amount available to the cells to use. This is the level that is ... | |
| hair loss | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: my daughter aged 17 yrs has been suffering from hair loss. It is scary cause the hair falls in ... A: The loss of hair in bunches is usually due to something stressful a month before the hair was ... | |
| Question about fine hair | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old male and I have brown, fine hair with a length about halfway down the forehead. I ... A: Many people have fine hair. From what you have described it is most likely a normal condition for ... | |
| Hair Loss at 29 | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I just turned 29 and about that same time (April 2008) I started notice SIGNIFICANT hair loss. It is ... A: If you are on no medications and otherwise healthy with normal periods and with a serum ferritin ... | |
| hairloss | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old woman who has just been diagnosed with the following: severe magnesium ... A: It may be the hair loss was the first sign of your metabolic problems. That would be first on my ... | |
| Hair Loss | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Sir, I am a 27yr old Afican American. Who works full time and who attend school ... A: The Regaine 5% is the same as Rogaine in the USA. It is the lotion found to most effective in men. ... | |
| Sleep,stress, and hair loss | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am 30 years old and have 3 children that I'm raising on my own. I divorced their father 1 year ago ... A: You have adequate reasons to qualify for having a Telogen Effluvium due to stress, both physical and ... | |
| Thinning eyebrows | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I am 44 years old. I have minimal hair loss on my head. My hair is receding at a normal rate and ... A: The most common cause would be a varient of normal androgentic alopecia which doesn't have to be ... | |
| Women's Hair Loss | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 41 year old white female. I have been dealing with thin/thinning hair since my late teens. ... A: It is definitely hormonal and short of getting pregnant you could try the oral contraceptive pill ... | |
| Continuing Prob. | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I wrote to you a while back concerning my hairloss. Quick recap: I am a 24 yr old ... A: Because the loss is fairly recent there is still a good chance most of the hairs lost will grow ... | |
| hair loss | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I am 29 years old and self employed. It has been a stressful year in business. I have always had ... A: It is quite likely you are experiencing male pattern baldness. The treatment for this is Propecia. ... | |
| hair loss | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Great advice!! Really helpful! Thanks. Can you at least tell me the symptons so I can more or less ... A: Anna, You are asking too much from me. I am trying to give you some help by email and the advice ... | |
| african american women short hair syndrome | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: What's going on? I think it'san epicdemic crisis.....on july 23 cnn will have a show on..... ... A: You are absolutely correct in you statements and I share your frustration. I spent three years ... | |
| Hair Loss | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl who sheds a huge amount of hair. Before i thought i wasnt consuming the ... A: Anna, There are no special shampoos or pills which will cure all conditions. You really do have ... | |
| Hair Loss | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl who sheds a huge amount of hair. Before i thought i wasnt consuming the ... A: Your hair will return to normal in another six months IF you are having a Telogen Effluvium and the ... | |
| Hair Loss | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl who sheds a huge amount of hair. Before i thought i wasnt consuming the ... A: Anna, There are many reasons for shedding hair loss in a 14 year old girl. The most common cause ... | |
| Is chronic TE reversable? | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Have there been any cases of chronic Telogen Effuluvium where hair loss was reversed? How about if ... A: 5% minoxidil can be used twice a day on the front without any problems. The studies were done only ... | |
| Donor Hair? | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: What do people mean when they talk about donor hair running out or not having enough donor hair. I ... A: The hair in the back and sides which we call the donor area. Unfortunately this area does thin out ... | |
| white heads on scalp with hair fall | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: i need to know about treatment.presently i am using Betadine AD twice a week but not relieved. ... A: I tried to make it clear that although betadine is a good antimicrobial wash it is not as good as ... | |
| Is chronic TE reversable? | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Have there been any cases of chronic Telogen Effuluvium where hair loss was reversed? How about if ... A: If the loss has been going on for years the problem is that each shed pushes the hairs into their ... | |
| white heads on scalp with hair fall | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: i need to know about treatment.presently i am using Betadine AD twice a week but not relieved. A: I would suggest you see a dermatologist to find out if this is a bacterial or fungal infection. You ... | |
| hair loss at 17 | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I always had a full frizzy, thick head of hair, up until recently. I noticed my hair thinning ... A: It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs daily. It sounds as if a lot of your hairs were breaking off ... | |
| Hair loss at 21 and itchy scalp | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm 21 years old and I've noticed in the past year my hair has been getting thinner. It used to be ... A: I think you should see a dermatologist to determine if there is something other than stress causing ... | |
| Severe Hair Breakage | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have been having severe hair breakage for about 3 months now. I first noticed it 6 months ago, ... A: "There are a range of powerful prescription medications for treating a variety of conditions ... | |
| Scalp & hair loss | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have patches of hair loss on my scalp. I also have pink pigmentation in those areas. I have been ... A: It is impossible to tell you what it is without seeing the skin and seeing the biopsy. I assume the ... | |
| Hormone levels seem inconsistent with male pattern baldness | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old male in Seattle, WA. Six months ago I noticed my hair began to fall out -- when ... A: You do not mention if there is male pattern baldness on iether side of your family. Even if your ... | |
| Trichologist in NYC | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: My hair is thinning and i'm only 26 and i mean majorly thinning. It's been this way for about 8 ... A: I would contact the department of dermatology at NYU and ask them who their hair expert is for ... | |
| hair loss on my legs | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I,m a pretty hairy guy,except my head of course,but I have noticed that the hair on my legs from the ... A: Unfortunately I do not have any good suggestions. This topic was recently discussed by a group of ... | |
| i am partially bald | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm 27. I am partially bald on the whole top of my head. I started losing most of my hair 5~6 years ... A: What I mean is that it does not cure baldness any more than Minoxidil does. It can stimulate small ... | |
| Eyebrows | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: is there anyway to restore the eyebrows, or grow more hair on the eyebrow area? whether it's ... A: The use of minoxidil 5% twice a day carefully just to the eyebrows my thicken them after four to six ... | |
| excessive hair shedding | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have been experiencing excessive hair shedding since july of last year. It started suddently and ... A: The sudden loss or Telogen Effluvium is a reaction to something stressful emotionally or physically ... | |
| im 15 and balding | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: please help me. i am 15 years old and balding already, i beleive it started a couple years ago. i am ... A: Andre, I'm sure your dermatologist will explain what the cause is after the biopsy is done. I ... | |
| Male Hair Loss/Growth | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: For a healthy male 29 years old, caucasian (if relevant): What would cause progressive male pattern ... A: This is normal hair growth or loss as the case may be in someone with the genes which can cause ... | |
| Hair loss in 16 yr. old female | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I wrote to you before about my 16 yr. old girl. Her hair is very thin on the sides above the ear ... A: You could send a photo to my office or to my private email address. Peter@HairDoc.com but that still ... | |
| Excessive Hair Loss with white bulb. | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 15 yr old male, and over the past 1-2 months now i have been noticing ALOT of hairs falling ... A: There are several possibilities for the cause of diffuse hair loss. An auto immune disorder called ... | |
| procerin and warfarin | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: This runs in my family as my dad has it. My oler brother on the other hand has nice thick hair. I am ... A: You most likely have inherited male pattern baldness which you got from your father even though your ... | |
| Itching problem | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My name is ravi ( unmarried), I am 29yrs old have been facing itching and hair loss problem for the ... A: My first suggestion is to see a dermatologist. There are many skin conditions which can cause the ... | |
| Minoxidil - contraceptive pill | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Peter, I sent a question below: 'I am currently using minoxidil solution for my patter hair loss ... A: Moleena From two days ago Category: Hair Loss Private: No View Published Answer Subject: ... | |
| hair loss | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: am having hair loss problem for the last 2 years symptoms are like so many pimply type of things ... A: This could be a bacterial or even a yeast folliculitis which would need the appropriate antibiotic ... | |
| Hair Loss | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I am currently using minoxidil solution for my patter hair loss problem. Can i still take ... A: The best contraceptive pill is either Yaz or Yasmin since both are the only pills which do not ... | |
| Hair Loss - Desperate | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old male who started losing hair a month after my 19th birthday in April. I have ... A: Rogaine is a crutch for your stressed out hairs. Use it until the stress if over then stop. If you ... | |
| OCP-related hair loss? | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Can the OCP Demulen 1/35 cause hair loss? I started it over a year ago when my endocrinologist ... A: Luckily your serum ferritin is not a problem. Switching to Yaz or Yasmin should not cause any more ... | |
| Minoxidil | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have used foam minoxidil for a year it does not seem to work at all, and I think I might be losing ... A: There are no lotions available which are better than Rogaine foam unless they are made up specially ... | |
| Hair Loss - Desperate | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old male who started losing hair a month after my 19th birthday in April. I have ... A: Having hair loss secondary to taking Prilosec is very rare. Hair loss a month or two after even ... | |
| Hair loss in 16 yr. old female | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I wrote to you before about my 16 yr. old girl. Her hair is very thin on the sides above the ear ... A: With this much diffuse loss I would be worried that perhaps she should be tested for heavy metal ... | |
| hair loss associated with rash | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: i have what appears to be a sticky rash on my hairline. i have never seen anything quite like it, ... A: I'm sorry but it is impossible to make a diagnosis based on this description of this admittedly ... | |
| hair loss | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: thats great. Can you tell me where to buy them and more or less how much they cost? ANSWER: They ... A: I guess we will have to wait to find out. I have no idea what is in Nu hair tablets and if it were ... | |
| worried about hair loss | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: for about a year now i have noticed that some parts of my hair are thinning slightly. over the past ... A: The balding genes can be passed on by either your mother or your father. Your mother may have ... | |
| hair loss/legs | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: Sir: I am 54 years old and have lost a lot of leg hair. Is there anything I can do to get to grow ... A: Hair loss on the lower legs can be due to poor supply of blood to the skin by either arterial or ... | |
| Extreme bodily hair loss | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who lost all of her hair on her entire body. She shows no sign of regrowth. She lost ... A: She most likely has Alopecia Iniversalis, an extensive form of Alopecia Areata. You can read more ... | |
| hair loss | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm glad to read i'm not the only one with this problem. My question is, my hear falls out in spots ... A: I posted this answer three times in the past 2 weeks to other people with AA. You will have to see a ... | |
| children's hair growth | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a healthy 6 year old daughter who has only experience about 7" of hair growth since birth. ... A: Unfortunately there are several causes of poor hair growth in in children which may involve various ... | |
| finasteride | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Recently my hair has started receeding at the temples. There is a history on my maternal side of ... A: Most pharmacies have pill cutters where you can lie the pill down and cut it in half. If you do this ... | |
| 12 weeks pregnant and hair loss | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Is it normal to have frontal hair loss and thinning during early pregnancy? I know that postpartum ... A: I can't think of any reason why you should be losing hair in your frontal hair unless for some ... | |
| Teenage Hairloss | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and have been experiencing thinning of the hair near the back of the head where ... A: If this is not simply a difference which you notice because of styling then perhaps another visit ... | |
| hair loss | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I was treated via IV antibiotics for 5 months, followed by 2 months of IM antibiotic ... A: I asked you to use 5% minoxidil in the morning and it is the equivalent of using 2% twice a day. ... | |
| finasteride | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Recently my hair has started receeding at the temples. There is a history on my maternal side of ... A: Yes, the figures are adjusted to subtract the 2% who had the placebo effect but either way ti is ... | |
| finasteride | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Recently my hair has started receeding at the temples. There is a history on my maternal side of ... A: I am really glad to hear it will be available without prescription. The only adverse side effect has ... | |
| online medication purchase | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: just received a prescription for propecia and my insurance does not cover it. considering ... A: Call my office and ask for the sheet which lists one online pharmacy from Canada and another from ... | |
| alopecia | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: i am 31 and i have had it since i was 10 it started with small area in front and was treated with ... A: There are nearly 2% of the population who get this condition and we believe there is a hereditary ... | |
| Facial hair loss | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I noticed last year that i hada patch of baldness on my chin in a size of a nickel and it evantually ... A: This is most likely Alopecia Areata which is an Auto Immune Disorder where you are alleric to your ... | |
| EFA's | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: What are your thoughts on proper fatty acid intake (such as flax seeds) of about 30% of diet, in ... A: Flax seed oil is good for you perhaps not quite as good as an extra virgin olive oil but that is up ... | |
| hair loss | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I was treated via IV antibiotics for 5 months, followed by 2 months of IM antibiotic ... A: Unfortunately Chronic Telogen Effluvium continues as long as there is stress to the body and you ... | |
| texture of hair | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old male. Just recently I noticed that my individual hairs would begin with one ... A: It is unusual for hair to become coarser rather than gradually thinner. I do not know what could ... | |
| hair-loss dur to Low ferritin | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I've been losing hair since 1997 & last year i came to know that my ferritin level is very low.It ... A: You may need to see a specialist such as a Hematologist or even a Gastroenterologist to find out why ... | |
| Male Pattern Badness or stress related? | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, Im currently 22 years... old and about to turn 23 and I'm experiencing thinning ... A: It seems you have had a shedding of hair due to stress which can go on for months. This is called ... | |
| DHT level | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm 51 year old male. Extremely fit and overall health, HDL LDL cholesterol etc.is very good. I've ... A: Propecia lowered your DHT by 65% for 2 1/2 years and during that time many hairs were saved from ... | |
| Hair loss in Children | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: My fiance' started crowning at the top of his head when he was about 12 years old--at about 18, the ... A: If your fiance has inherited balding genes from both his mother and his father then there is a 100% ... | |
| Alternative for Yasmin | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos My doctor has prescribed Yasmin because he believes my hair loss is from a slight ... A: Unfortunately there is no other pill which has the same anti androgen as Yasmin has. One of the side ... | |
| hair loss | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed a lot of hair shedding in the past year. I got a blood test and was told my feritin ... A: It may take up to six months to see the regrowth of hair after getting your serum ferritin back up ... | |
| My Daughter at age 6 and not much hair | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My Daughter is turning 7 years old July 27th of this year, and worring about her hair.. she does ... A: I hope you took her to a pediatric dermatologist. There are not many around and you may have to call ... | |
| temporal hair loss | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: Is there any effective treatment available, short of hair transplant, for temporal hair loss in men? ... A: Good questions. I usually have my patients on just Propecia for six months or more so I can see what ... | |
| hair loss | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: thats great. Can you tell me where to buy them and more or less how much they cost? A: They are both available at any pharmacy. Both are available online at several different pharmacies ... | |
| Should I start propecia? | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 25 and For the past 2 years, I am experiencing thinning... prominently in the mid ... A: If you go to a dermatologist for your prescription for Propecia he will be able to look at you and ... | |
| Should I start propecia? | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 25 and For the past 2 years, I am experiencing thinning... prominently in the mid ... A: 1. Only one person in four hundred stopped taking Propecia in the study group done for the FDA. The ... | |
| temporal hair loss | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Is there any effective treatment available, short of hair transplant, for temporal hair loss in men? ... A: If it a recent loss then the use of Propecia may allow hairs which recently got the message to die ... | |
| i want to loss the excess hair | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: iam female of 21 years old..iam suffering from a problem related to my hormones( mainly testosterone ... A: First you want to stop production of ANY more testosterone and the way to do that is to take Yasmin. ... | |
| hair loss | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have asked but you havent given me an answer. is putting my hair up in a ponytail better than ... A: Nothing. There is no difference in the number of hairs lost using any hair style you like. The fact ... | |
| hair loss | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have asked but you havent given me an answer. is putting my hair up in a ponytail better than ... A: I have not idea why it has taken so long for you to get an answer because I sent the answer ... | |
| hair loss | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: should I take some vitamns for my hair to strenghten it or take Rogaine? ANSWER: Normal diets give ... A: Hair style has little to do with thinning hair unless you are wearing a ponytail to tight and that ... | |
| burning and itching eyebrow | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a burning and itching in one eyebrow and is only relived by plucking the eyebrow have been ... A: See your dermatologist to find out if there is some skin disorder causing the itch which may need a ... | |
| hair fall since last 4 yrs | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I am 28 having hair fall since last 4 years. every time i move my fingers through my hair 2-3 hair ... A: From the results of the tests showing a very low serum ferritin and a menstrual cycle of 60 days I ... | |
| Hair Loss | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I've had troubles with acne all my life. In June I decided to go on Accutane and it completely ... A: I think you are correct to assume it was the Accutane which caused the sudden loss of hair and not ... | |
| Male, 21, Diffuse hair loss on entire body. | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old male. I'm a pretty hairy person. For the last 4 months, I've been experiencing ... A: I would expect TE hairs to look like normal end stage hairs but to be honest I am not sure what that ... | |
| Male, 21, Diffuse hair loss on entire body. | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old male. I'm a pretty hairy person. For the last 4 months, I've been experiencing ... A: I sounds as if it is a chronic telogen effluvium and it can continue for months until you find the ... | |
| hair loss | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: hey. sorry to be bothering you but i am really concerned about my hair. An abundance of hair falls ... A: Whether you are 14 or 64 the cause of a telogen effluvium is something stressful to your body. See ... | |
| non-prescription finasteride | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: i live in the USA, and am wondering if it is possible to aquire either 1mg finasteride or 5mg ... A: By going online to order medications from India or Canada or elsewhere you are breaking patent laws ... | |
| hair loss on body. | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I am a forty nine year old male and have noticed that most of my body hair is now gone? I used to ... A: See a dermatologist to find out if you have Alopecia Areata and what can be done about it at this ... | |
| hair loss | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: hey. sorry to be bothering you but i am really concerned about my hair. An abundance of hair falls ... A: There could be many reasons for this. The most likely condition you have is a Telogen effluvium. You ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis hair loss | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos I'm a female, 28 years old. After seeing several dermatologists, the diagnosis of my ... A: I think your dermatologist is correct in giving you Yasmin. I prescribe this frequently for many ... | |
| hair loss and psoriasis | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Does psoriasis on the scalp itself cause hair loss, or is it a factor such as treating it? A: Psoriasis by itself doesn't cause hair loss. It is the large plaques which can trap bacteria and ... | |
| chemically damaged hair that won't regrow | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Ok, here's the short version of the story. 5 years ago i had a perm done, didn't like it so the ... A: It is quite unusual for this to happen. When a hair breaks off at 2 inches above the scalp due to ... | |
| FOLLOW UP: Sleep Loss and Ephedra on MBP | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I think I understand what's happening now. I've been taking propecia for about a month and have ... A: A Telogen Effluvium is a shedding of hair which can last for months. When a hair gets ready to die ... | |
| finastride | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: i went to dr. bernstein and he's not going to refill my dosage of propecia. instead he's going to ... A: 1 mg finasteride made as Propecia is the same as 1 mg finasteride made by Dr Reddy's laboratories in ... | |
| alopecia areata | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I was just recently diagnosed with alopecia areata. I had never heard of it and then randomly had a ... A: Alopecia Areata is an auto immune disorder which means you have developed an allergic reaction to ... | |
| 18 and losing hair | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: was wondering if you could help with my hair loss problem. few stats about me: i'm 18, 5ft 10, weigh ... A: Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is normal but it is also normal to grow most all of those same hairs ... | |
| hair loss | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I currently take Propranolol 60mg for my blood pressure and migraine. I've noticed my hair thinning ... A: One of the possible side effects of Propranolol is hair loss. Ask your doctor if you can switch to a ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis hair loss | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos I'm a female, 28 years old. After seeing several dermatologists, the diagnosis of my ... A: Seborrheic Dermatitis can increase the number of hairs lost per day and perhaps even cause some ... | |
| Hairs going going gone | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I’m 26 years old. My mustache is about 80% gone, and the remaining hairs are light and grow slow. ... A: This could be diffuse Alopecia Areata. You can learn more about that at www.alopeiciaareata.com. I ... | |
| psoriasis on scalp only... | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I was originally diagnosed with a condition called sebhoric dermatis, but my hair stylist is ... A: It certainly can be plaque psoriasis of the scalp and you should see a dermatologist to get the ... | |
| Youngest age to start using Propecia | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My son will turn 15 next month and has been thinning for the last year. Both sides of his family ... A: If he has fully matured by his pediatrician's standards with X-Rays showing closed ephiphyses of his ... | |
| Youngest age to start using Propecia | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My son will turn 15 next month and has been thinning for the last year. Both sides of his family ... A: If he has fully matured by his pediatrician's standards with closed ephiphyses of his bones ... | |
| Hair Loss | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am 53 and have been suffering from CTE/FPB (diffuse hair loss) for almost two years. ... A: A normal serum ferritin above 70 is needed for normal growth and even after you get the normal blood ... | |
| Hair Loss, Fluoxetine | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you may answer two questions. First of all, can Fluoxetine, or prozac, possibly ... A: The baldness genes are not on the X genes and you can get the genes equally from either parent being ... | |
| Sleep Loss and Ephedra on MBP | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: Hi, I am 23 y/o male with history of MBP in both sides of family, rapidly on mother's side. I ... A: You seem to obviously have MPB brought on earlier than normally for you because of stress. Stress, ... | |
| Hair loss | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm researching hair loss and I came across Jack Fur he wrote a book call The secret cure for hair ... A: I do not think you will find any recognized dermatologists who would consider this Provillus that ... | |
| hair loss | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I am a 61 year old male. For the last year I've noticed hair loss on my chest and in my mustache- I ... A: Minoxidil was originally used as a pill for high blood pressure. The amount you will absorb is very ... | |
| Hair Loss and tenderness of the scalp | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old Australian female and I have been experiencing a lot of hair loss and thinning on ... A: Stress can cause a Telogen Effluvium which is a shedding of large numbers of hairs daily, many times ... | |
| hairloss | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed that my hair is thinning all over my head. The density has changed, is that normal an ... A: What you are describing is a Telogen Effluvium which is a shedding of hair after stress. The shed ... | |
| Propecia stopped working after Amitriptyline & Zonisamide | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Propecia has worked for about 2 years now....no hair loss noticeable. Due to Migraines Dr. Peter ... A: It is hard to predict what is going to happen but I do not think you need to change Propecia to ... | |
| fungus receding hairline | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I've had a receding hairline for several years now, with no family history of hair loss. Although I ... A: This fungus does not cause balding! There is no debate about this. Even yeast which can cause ... | |
| dandruff/flaky/itcy and rogain | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm 35 years old female and started using 5% Rogaine after a bout of TE. It's been less than a month ... A: You may be one of the few (3%) who are allergic to Rogaine. I suggest you stop it and apply it ... | |
| Propecia Sides | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: DR., I've read so many reports online of propecia having a bad effect on the hormone levels of many ... A: Propecia is very safe no matter what you read on the internet. It does not lower your Testosterone ... | |
| chronic diffuse hairloss | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Please help me.I have had chronic diffuse hair loss for the past 16 mths. I am 26 and have 2 ... A: Your serum ferritin level should be over 70 to sustain normal growth. The stress of dieting could ... | |
| Scalp problem and hair loss | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have seen another person asked similar question. Here is a small cut from the old question " 5 ... A: Seborrheic Dermatitis is the most likely cause of this however there are about 2,000 different skin ... | |
| hair shedding | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I haven't had any problems with my hair in the past. My GYN put me on Ortho Evra for several years ... A: This is almost certainly due to coming off the pill. It is very common and usually lasts several ... | |
| Hair loss problem | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Sir, presently hair loss is a main problem in my life. I am 20 years old. I am a student. Day by day ... A: It seems you have inherited male pattern baldness. The only way to help stop this from progressing ... | |
| receiding hair line | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm 38 and my hair is rapidly thinning and a receding hair line is there anything to do with out ... A: In the test group only one man in 400 stopped taking the pill because of side effects. The side ... | |
| Possible Side Effects | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: Hoping you can shed some light on my concern. I am 54 years old. Due to male pattern baldness I am ... A: These same symptoms happen to men your age even if they are not on Propecia or minoidil. I do not ... | |
| receiding hair line | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm 38 and my hair is rapidly thinning and a receding hair line is there anything to do with out ... A: The best treatment for you is to get started on Propecia. You can learn more about it at ... | |
| Propecia stopped working after Amitriptyline & Zonisamide | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Propecia has worked for about 2 years now....no hair loss noticeable. Due to Migraines Dr. Peter ... A: All three of the prescription medications you noted do have hair loss as a side effect. Once you ... | |
| Hairloss | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: My father and his brother are balding. My dad is 41 and is completely bald on the top of his head. ... A: The bald genes can be passed on by either the father or the mother. There is no way to tell if you ... | |
| Receeding hairline+painful,burning sensation in temples | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I m 27 male, and i feel quite often (like 4 days in a week) painful and sometimes burning sensations ... A: This does not fit a clear cut diagnosis but there have been other cases reported of pain in an area ... | |
| REBOUND SOLUTION? | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I am 20 years old.I used avodart 2,5 mg/day per 2 months + letrozole 5 mg/day per 2 months. How can ... A: You should ask the doctor who prescribed this for you. This is much higher doses than normal and ... | |
| Why won't anyone take note of my hair loss? | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 22 year old male. I've been experiencing diffuse hair loss over my entire body and scalp for ... A: I am sorry you are having difficulty commnicating your concern to these three doctors you hae ... | |
| hair breakage | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My 13 year old daughter lost all the hair on her scalp what appears to be due to the hair breaking ... A: I can not think of any hair disorder which fits this description. Depending on where you live you ... | |
| loss eyebrow | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: my mother has 50 years old and she loss just the left eyebrow for example right part is black and ... A: This may be a case of Alopecia areata where hairs fall out in spots and frequently row back white. ... | |
| alopecia | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a patch of hair loss on the side of my head,the doctor told me it was alopecia areata,when i ... A: There is a condition called "Folliculitis Decalvans" which causes bald spots due to pimples but they ... | |
| LOSING HAIR AT THE AGE OF 20!!! | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I just now turned 20 on jan 2 and sense then i have been losing large amounts of hair from the root. ... A: Sudden bald spots can be the first sign of Alopecia Areata and you can learn more about this at ... | |
| hardly any hair growth | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 8 years old now and since she's been born,she has hardly had any hair growth. I've ... A: There are some rare skin/hair disorders that can cause this. You should take your daughter to a ... | |
| eyebrow hair loss | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I noticed that my eyebrows are thinning and have recently noticedthat the eyebrow hair is falling ... A: I doubt this has any direct relationship to Nuvaring. This kind of thinning can be seen with ... | |
| Hair Transplantation | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: Will Hair Transplantation gives a natural look and is this the permanent solution for Hair Male ... A: The cost of 1400 grafts varies depending on where you have the procedure done. It can cost anywhere ... | |
| hair loss on mustache | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed some hairs on my mustache disappearing and becoming thin and light. I do not know why ... A: This is a common way for Aopecia Areata to first start on the face. I suggest you see a ... | |
| ZERO hair loss prior to coming in contact with Rogaine. | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old male. I am a hairy guy. Every month, I always have to trim the hair on my legs ... A: 1. Secondary syphilis, myxedema, hyperpituitarism, hyperthyroidism- Any diffuse alopecia- scarring ... | |
| ZERO hair loss prior to coming in contact with Rogaine. | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old male. I am a hairy guy. Every month, I always have to trim the hair on my legs ... A: John, This would be the first reported case of Rogaine causing anything like this. It may be ... | |
| hair loss question | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a 41 y/o woman with severe breakage and hair loss. My hair has been falling out since August ... A: Stress can certainly cause hair to fall out in large numbers. That is called a Telogen Effluvium and ... | |
| Hair Transplantation | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: Will Hair Transplantation gives a natural look and is this the permanent solution for Hair Male ... A: Hair transplantation can give a very natural look and is almost impossible to detect when done ... | |
| hair loss from topamax 7/or zoloft | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Peter Panangotacos~ I'm a 42 y.o. woman who is losing lots of hair on 100mg Topamax + 50 mgs ... A: You would have to discontinue a medication for at least 3 to 4 months to determine if it might be ... | |
| Miniaturization Mapping | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently went to the New Hair Institute in San Jose, CA and had my hair looked at by a high ... A: These hand held devices are great for getting a better view of what is going on but they do not beat ... | |
| Differences between DPA, DUPA, and MBP caused by CTE | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey Doc, I've been noticing some diffuse hair loss over the past year or two. I think it might be ... A: One of the last questions I answered was almost identical to yours. A drug reation or CTE can and ... | |
| Senile alopecia | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Is senile alopecia androgen dependent in the same way that MPB is androgen dependent? A: Senile alopecia is a relatively new term meant to describe thinning which takes place independent of ... | |
| TE Kickstart MPB | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have read through the past answers, and have read other places that a telogen effluvium can be ... A: Each hair only has a predetermined number of lives which normally is about five years and growing at ... | |
| Advice? | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: if I am asking the wrong expert please forgive me. I am a 25 y/o man and need some advice. My beard ... A: Density of facial hair is almost always a genetically inherited state with little hope of changing ... | |
| hair loss from topamax 7/or zoloft | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Peter Panangotacos~ I'm a 42 y.o. woman who is losing lots of hair on 100mg Topamax + 50 mgs ... A: Both medications can cause hair loss. Both are dose related. There is not way to tell which one ... | |
| hair damadge | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: hope im at the right place to ask, need hair help ASAP. im a white female, 33 yrs old. my hair has ... A: You should see a dermatologist so an expert can examine your hair to see if it is damaged or if ... | |
| Unknown Diffuse Hair Loss! TE, CTE, MBP, or all of the above?!?! | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, 23 y/o male, indian. First started losing hair noticeably 2 years ago; diffuse ... A: Adderal is not listed as being the cause of a dug reaction hair loss. Stress may be the cause. ... | |
| genetics of hair loss | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to add that I found this quote on the Internet: "Male pattern baldness is a sex-linked ... A: That is a false statement. It is not sex linked and there are about 6 genes involved in the ... | |
| Hair loss in 20 year old male | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: My son is 20 years old. He has a bald spot that I noticed recently on the back top of his head. It ... A: I seems your son has Alopecia Areata. You should take him to a Dermatologist for treatment. You can ... | |
| Help | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a very short and light hair, I have been carrying this hair for years now, when ever i cut my ... A: You will need to see a dermatologist to actually be seen and there is a good possibility a biopsy ... | |
| Hair Transplantation cost | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: Please can you tell me how much does Hair Transplantation costs and if it is expensive then is there ... A: There is not other kind of surgery--not any that are any good and many times the use of flaps to ... | |
| Hair Loss | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I had a stillbirth on the 12 September 2006,am 24 years old.Our tradition do not permits me to do my ... A: You have shedding due to stress and that is called a Telogen Effluvium. Most all of the hair will ... | |
| Hair Transplantation cost | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: Please can you tell me how much does Hair Transplantation costs and if it is expensive then is there ... A: The cost of transplants varies considerably depending on where it is done. No matter where it is ... | |
| Can anxiety meds cause hair loss? | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I started having panic attacks a few months back and the doctor prescribed Xanax. He wants me to ... A: Relax!!! Xanax does not cause hair loss. One of the easier questions I've had to answer. You do not ... | |
| please im desperate! help me! | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: since 10 month i have lost almost all my hair. i have big spaces all over the scalp. im a female, 22 ... A: It seems you may have Alopecia Areata and I am sending you information from the AOCD website. You ... | |
| Hair Loss - Seborrheic Dermatitis | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: My dermatologist says I have seborrheic dermatitis and an iron deificiency. I am on liquid ... A: I'm sure your doctor advised you use rogaine to speed up the regrowth of your hair not to stay on it ... | |
| Hair Loss - Seborrheic Dermatitis | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: My dermatologist says I have seborrheic dermatitis and an iron deificiency. I am on liquid ... A: There is no problem using 5% minoxidil very thinly on top in the morning and perhaps even a little ... | |
| rapid shedding | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I am a 30-year-old man with no immediate family history of baldness. I began to notice I was ... A: Ia t seems you have Telogen Effluvium which is a shed due to stress one month earlier. A good ... | |
| Hair Loss | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I am 44 years old. Over the past few years my individual strands of hair have become thinner, but ... A: It is possible that you had a period where your thyroid levels were too high with the new medicine ... | |
| minoxidil soap | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Is minoxidil soap and shampoo is effective as well as minoxidil lotion? A: I have not seen the product you are referring to but I can assure you that most doctors would advise ... | |
| helppp | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: .. although this has only just started the loss is visible. what do i do? im 15. A: At the age of 15 POCS is usually treated by a Gynecologist but the mediacl therapy is fairly ... | |
| Minoxidil use and increased hair loss | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I started applying Minoxidil nearly 6 months ago. After 2-2.5 months i noticed my hair becoming ... A: The loss of 50 to 100 hairs per day is normal even with the treatment you are on. If the loss is ... | |
| Hair loss, possible causes | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Here's my story. In March of 2007 I took a legal testosterone booster, I discontinued using the ... A: You most likely do not have this loss due to the temporary increase in your DHT but most likely it ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently gave birth to my son he is now 3 1/2 months old. When he was born he had most of his ... A: It is very common for babies not to have hair on the sides where they rub their heads while ... | |
| cause of hair loss | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know as general knowledge, what is the cause of hair thinning or loss. Is stress, ... A: Most hair loss is due to hereditary factors. Whole textbooks are written on the subject of hair ... | |
| laser comb | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: Is laser comb "hairmax" effective solution for preventing androgenic baldness? A: I do not think it works other than to stimulate fine hairs to get a bit thicker. You might get the ... | |
| chronic female hair loss | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I'm really hoping you can help me out. I'm a 30 yr old female and started experiencing diffuse hair ... A: A serum ferritin of 17 is not okay. Up intil 2001 it was assumed a serum ferritin of 10 to 230 was ... | |
| hair loss | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos; my questions are: 1- everytime we discuse about androgenic alopecia the matter "thining ... A: 1. There are no bad effect on sexual organ normal operation. 2.It is not dangerous for sexual ... | |
| hair loss | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos; my questions are: 1- everytime we discuse about androgenic alopecia the matter "thining ... A: 1. Adrogenetic alopecia is the kind that has the normal amount of hair falling out but not growing ... | |
| 18 years old with hair line receeding and hair thinning - also has pimples on head | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: For the past 10 months I have noticed my hair line, not just the corner has receeded back a long ... A: See a dermatologist immediately. You most likely have a bacterial infection but it could be due to ... | |
| Hair Loss/ 20 years old. | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: For the past 3 months I have rapidly been loosing hair, and noticed that the hair on top of my head ... A: The TE generally stops several months after the stress stops. What is the stress may be hard to find ... | |
| facial hair | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a hair without any pignment at all in my beard, goatee to be exact, in the area under my lip, ... A: www.alopeciaareata.com Alopecia areata (al-oh-PEE-shah air-ee-AH-tah) is a highly unpredictable, ... | |
| Heavy Hair Loss in two months | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a 25 yrs old male. Currently, i am a student. I never masturbated in my entire life but since ... A: There is no association between the frequency of masturbation and hair loss. I have had email ... | |
| Hair Loss/ 20 years old. | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: For the past 3 months I have rapidly been loosing hair, and noticed that the hair on top of my head ... A: You may well have TE - is seems from what you have written that you do but you may also have ... | |
| Hairloss on a 17yrs old | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: i m 17 years old and i ve been loosing my hair since the age of 13, in that time my family said that ... A: "Why me?" That question comes up a lot. You could be the tallest in the family or the shortest or ... | |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy and my Hair | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Dr. P - I posed a previous question on April 20th of 2007 titled "Hormone Replacement Therapy and ... A: Taking 200mg of Spironolactone with Yaz or Yasmin is a normal dosage for your condition. Add extra ... | |
| hair loss and growth | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: my hair keeps falling when sampoo or simply skim my through my hairs most of it have fallen can you ... A: First you have to find out why the hair is falling and you should see a doctor who specializes in ... | |
| Teenage Hair Loss | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey, well this is really a very private matter for me but i am 15 years old - female, and for about ... A: Talk to your parents and try to get an appointment to see a dermatologist to evaluate the cause. You ... | |
| Accutane thinning | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I am just about to start my 3rd month of accutane and am beginning to notice a big change in my ... A: 13% of patients on Accutane have significant hair loss. It is frequently dose related but it is not ... | |
| Chronic telogen effluvium due to cigarettes? | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about any connection between cigarettes and telogen effluvium. When I was 22 and ... A: I have not heard of smoking causing a TE but if this problem makes you give up smoking and excessive ... | |
| diffuse thinning when weight training. | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 45 yr old male. I've experienced diffuse scalp thinning the two times I've worked out once at ... A: Your thinning may be Telogen Effluvium secondary to any form of stress to your body and that usually ... | |
| Topical Spiro | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Is topical spironolactone applied to the scalp at all effective in combating hair loss? Also, can ... A: I'm afraid you would have to ask a biochemist or research pharmacologist. The biochemist ... | |
| white hair | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: this may sound funny but my girlfriend and i were cutting my hair, and the guard fell off and hit ... A: Sometimes the hair will grow back white in a spot of alopecia areata. I have not seen this after ... | |
| sudden bald (completely) patch on my chest | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I recently noticed a completely bald patch on my otherwise hairy chest. The spot is smooth with no ... A: It is most likely Alopecia Areata. A fairly common skin condition where you have developed an ... | |
| hair loss due to bleaching /options | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I did an unforgivable thing about 5 yrs ago to my hair. I have black hair and I had it bleached and ... A: If you had hair loss due to chemicals applied to your head 5 years ago you would have had all the ... | |
| Topical Spiro | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Is topical spironolactone applied to the scalp at all effective in combating hair loss? Also, can ... A: Topical spironlactone does work to combat hair loss. I use a metabolite of it called canerone ... | |
| Hair Loss and Yasmin | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I had a question for you. Basically, I noticed my hair thinning, went and got some ... A: It take four to six months to see the result of a new therapy to change hair cycles and see ... | |
| Hair loss | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: You kindly answered a question recently regarding my hair loss and told me that my doctor should ... A: I am not sure what it is you are asking of me. I have advised you as to the best therapy I can think ... | |
| rogaine foam | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Hey doc! I'm a 24 yr old male who is experiencing thinning mainly in my crown area, I have been on ... A: Propecia lowers the DHT by 65% and that is enough to prevent thinning in 85% of men. When I have ... | |
| Hair loss | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: You kindly answered a question recently regarding my hair loss and told me that my doctor should ... A: The spironolactone blocks the hormone DHT from telling your hairs to fall out and therefore is a ... | |
| hair recovery | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Iam 20 years old i had a full of head hair but i start using oils after that my hair start losing ... A: The use of oils can make yeast grow on the scalp and get into the hair follicles causing a ... | |
| hair loss | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old, long hair and i have a problem with hair loss. My father it's bold and I'm afraid ... A: Shaving your hair has not effect on the growth of the hair from the follicles. What you cut above ... | |
| hairsavers cream | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: i used to order from hairsaver.net and i cant locate them any more. Can you tell me were can i buy ... A: I have never heard of them and when I tried to find them on google it seems they make hair ... | |
| Thinining and loss of hair after sepsis hospitalization | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I am 61 years old. 3 months ago I had sepsis shock as the result of prostate biopsy. Ecoli had ... A: This is called a Telogen Effluvim and is quite common after a severe stress such as you had. The ... | |
| bald spot | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a full head of hair, and it's cut very short like 1/8 of an inch almost like shaved. About a ... A: You probably have Alopecia Areata which is an autoimmune disorder where you are allergic to your own ... | |
| 23 loosing hair y plese help !! | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: smoke dont drink to much have a reasonably healthy dirt theres no history of hair loss in my ... A: Certainly hair straightening could be the cause of all your hair problems and it could be ... | |
| Ferritin hairloss and laser comb | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I am 51 yrs of age and have experienced substantial hairloss gradually over the last 2 years. I also ... A: You will probably need to stay on Spironolactone for years. You will find out if the hairs died or ... | |
| Intercyex | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: Are you familiar with the company Intercytex? They have released a photo from their phase I trial ... A: Yes I think it shows promise but it may take years before it is ready for use on patients. It is a ... | |
| pulled hair from scalp | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: About 6 months ago I pulled out a single hair from the side of my head with a pair of tweezers. ... A: Plucking hairs out does very little damage to the hair root which is why women have to keep on ... | |
| hair loss | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: i am a male in my late 20's. have been having hair loss from crown and temples for past two months. ... A: There are many causes of hair loss besides inherited baldness and they include various medical ... | |
| Having low testosterone while taking finpecia | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: doctor, I have low libido recently and had conducted the testosterone test. The result shows that I ... A: Low libido will not endanger your life. If you can reach an erection but all the problem is that it ... | |
| Dry, Brittle Hair ( I mean it just got so bad) | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female who was taking the depo lupron shot for endometriosis! Well, this shot ... A: The best conditioner for you may be one your hair stylist can recommend. Once the hairs have grown ... | |
| 22 Male Rapid Hair Loss/ Shedding | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: 3 months ago I noticed hair becoming weak in the front of my scalp and hair would fall out very ... A: If you are losing hair all over but still leaving a lot of hair behind it is probably due to stress ... | |
| Having low testosterone while taking finpecia | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: doctor, I have low libido recently and had conducted the testosterone test. The result shows that I ... A: If you take the Finpecia every other day you will find your DHT will increase and may improve your ... | |
| eyebrow hair loss | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: i have hair loss on right eyebrow end about 1/3rd of my right eyebrow hair is gone, which occurred 9 ... A: You most likely have Alopecis Areata again. See your dermatologist to get confirmation of this ... | |
| Hair loss | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a 27 yr old female and recently got a perm. A couple days after getting this perm I was ... A: If you sustained injury to the hair shafts the weak spots will cause breakage over time with ... | |
| Hair Loss from mother | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old male. My mother is 52 years old and has diffuse hair thinning, however it is not ... A: Balding genes are inherited from both parents. There are perhaps six genes which can be passed on by ... | |
| Medication and hair loss | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: In May I started taking Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo for birth control. In July I was diagnosed with sleep ... A: The Lo form of your birth control pill may not have enough estrogen or too much androgen. I would ... | |
| Hair loss and genes | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I have heard people talk about being genetically susceptible to hair loss and believe that obviously ... A: You have asked a lot of questions and I will attempt to give you your answers although short ... | |
| itchy scalp | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: i have very itchy scalp when i was 3 years old almost i lost my scalp after months i find a soap it ... A: The description you give of a itchy scalp which leaves what seems to be shiny scars with no hair can ... | |
| Hair is thinning | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Seems like my hair has been thinning rapidly over the past 4 months or so and is not stopping. lots ... A: I think you have correctly diagnosed your shedding as a Telogen Effluvium. I would guess that 5 ... | |
| Hair shedding | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old female. I have been taking Hydrocholorothiazide 25mg for the past 4 years. I was ... A: A year ago I had a similar question from a woman who had hair loss for one year due to the same ... | |
| mustache | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: i have blonde/brown hair, early 30s. i have noticed some hairs on my mustache appearing very light-I ... A: I do not have the statistics with me as to the incidence of poliosis nor of mutations if the studies ... | |
| mustache | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: i have blonde/brown hair, early 30s. i have noticed some hairs on my mustache appearing very light-I ... A: There are people who have inherited a mosaic distribution of hair pigment meaning that some may be ... | |
| dry hair | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: i am a guy with dry hair. i used to have silky, smooth hair but its getting rougher now.... i was ... A: The cosmetic industry thrives on making lotions for different kinds of hair. I suggest you see a ... | |
| Decrease in hair density and graying of beard | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 33-year-old Indian male. For last one year I have noticed decrease in my hair ... A: Propecia is a prescription medication whose chemical name is finasteride. It blocks your ... | |
| sudden hair thinning | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: hey, I am a healthy 24 year old female who has experienced general diffuse hair thinning all over ... A: You have described the classic case of TE which has resolved and the pull test is now normal. Relax, ... | |
| Ferritin hairloss and laser comb | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I am 51 yrs of age and have experienced substantial hairloss gradually over the last 2 years. I also ... A: I personally do not believe the laser comb is of any good at growing hair for the long term but ... | |
| hair breakage | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: My hair is breaking off near the crown and toward the back right down to the scalp. When I shampoo, ... A: You may well have thinning due to low thyroid but it may also be due to a low serum ferritin. Ask ... | |
| dutasteride | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos I have taken propecia/finasteride for 9 months with no results (actually thinned a ... A: There are families with who have a 5-alpha reductase deficiency and the result is that the men do ... | |
| dutasteride | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos I have taken propecia/finasteride for 9 months with no results (actually thinned a ... A: In my opinion the main long term effect is that you will probably not get prostate cancer even at an ... | |
| Decrease in hair density and graying of beard | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 33-year-old Indian male. For last one year I have noticed decrease in my hair ... A: There is no "cure" for gray hair other than dye. In most cases it is safe to use the common hair ... | |
| Female Hair Loss | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair loss for the last 4 months. Is started off just noticing more hair ... A: I think you may well have had a Telogen Effluvium from the viral illness and it can last for 4 or ... | |
| hair loss heredity | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I am salman memon age 32. we have a problem of bladness in our heredity. when i was 25 years i was ... A: Unfortunately there is no good therapy to prevent thinning in young women who have inherited the ... | |
| Why I only start to experiencing the side effect after 9 months of usage? | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I had been taking Propecia in Feb and now only notice the side effect(ED) of Propecia. But ... A: Everyone is different but if you stop finasteride more than three days and your DHT level rises ... | |
| dht reference ranges | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I want to have a dht test done and would like to know the reference range for male dht levels. Also ... A: The Serum DHT levels vary depending on the laboratory doing the test and the age of the patient. One ... | |
| Before I begin using Rogaine or Propecia | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Before I begin using Rogaine to treat the male pattern balding on the vertex of my scalp (and ... A: Rogaine has not been found to cause any serious problems such as cancer. If you use Rogaine it may ... | |
| Why I only start to experiencing the side effect after 9 months of usage? | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I had been taking Propecia in Feb and now only notice the side effect(ED) of Propecia. But ... A: You are correct that the side effects usually show up in the first few months and then gradually ... | |
| Hair Loss and Yasmin | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I began noticing significant hair loss this past August. In October, I cut my hair because I was ... A: If you have PCOS you should be taking your doctor's advice. Nioxin has very little effect on ... | |
| Weight lifting without aerobics - diffuse thinning | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I've been working out (lifting weights for atleast 5 times in a week) for the past 2 years. I have ... A: Propecia is mainly to keep what you have but some patients actually grow back some of the hair they ... | |
| Weight lifting without aerobics - diffuse thinning | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I've been working out (lifting weights for atleast 5 times in a week) for the past 2 years. I have ... A: Working out without taking anabolic steroids may cause a slight increase in testosterone but not ... | |
| Will my hair come back/drugs advice. | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: in the past 2 months ive started seeing signs of early hairloss. im male and 18. Ive seen two ... A: Only one person in four hundred stopped taking Propecia in the studies done for the FDA with several ... | |
| hair loss and growth | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: i really need your advice.right now i am 32. i had alopecia areata 5 or 6 years ago. it was just a ... A: You should see a dermatologist as it seems you may have a hair loss problem due to either low serum ... | |
| Will my hair come back/drugs advice. | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: in the past 2 months ive started seeing signs of early hairloss. im male and 18. Ive seen two ... A: Propecia will work to help prevent the balding pattern and works well in 85% of men. Minoxidil works ... | |
| hair texture | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old female. I have always had thick, coarse and curly hair. Recently (withing past 3 ... A: You seem to have inherited early gray hairs and there is no cure for that other than coloring your ... | |
| Hair Thinning & Lidex | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Eight years ago, I found two bald patches on the side of my head. The Dr. gave me Elocon. The ... A: I do not have the advantage of having seen your scalp but the use of Lidex is common for both ... | |
| climate change/hair loss | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm 23 years old. I recently moved to India from the US about 2 months ago and I'll be here for 4 ... A: With this email you now have pustules. Please see a dermatologist and get examined. You may need a ... | |
| Regaine and pregnancy | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are trying to have a baby and I am also thinking of starting to use Regaine. My ... A: Regaine which is 5% minoxidil lotion should have no effect if you are using it. There are no studies ... | |
| what is a safe level of DHT for the hair? | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I requested my doctor for a blood test for DHT as I have been loosing quite a lot of hair each time ... A: The DHT tells your hairs which have inherited the balding genes how many lives they have before they ... | |
| hair care | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I am a 25 yr old man ,my hair texture is quite rough and i also suffer from hair breakage problem. ... A: Your hair texture is an inherited trait which you can try to modify by using professional ... | |
| propecia vs avodart | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: i hear avodart is much stronger and mroe resistant. is this true? i have no balding at vertex, but i ... A: If you have lost the hair in front of your hair line there is not much chance of getting them to ... | |
| hair loss/fibroids | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: for the pass three years i had hair loss a year after i found out that i have fibroids, is there a ... A: Fibroids do not cause hair loss, but complications from them can. If you have had excessive bleeding ... | |
| climate change/hair loss | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm 23 years old. I recently moved to India from the US about 2 months ago and I'll be here for 4 ... A: A telogen Effluvium can cause normal male pattern baldness to show up much earlier than usual. See a ... | |
| climate change/hair loss | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm 23 years old. I recently moved to India from the US about 2 months ago and I'll be here for 4 ... A: Hair shedding due to stress is called a Telogen Effluvium. I have seen many cases in young patients ... | |
| Recent rapid hair loss after several years on finisteride | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been on finasteride since it came on the market, first as propecia and for the past few years ... A: There is a lot of counterfeit medications on the market. I had a patent come to me with the same ... | |
| Hairloss at 15 | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: My name is James and I am only 15.My hair is falling out and my eyebrow hair is coming out as well ... A: An itchy scalp can mean a number of things including seborrheic dermatitis or even stress. The ... | |
| Hair turning white | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I am 30 years old and recently discover lots of white hair, even the existing black hair is turning ... A: Unfortunately we do not know why some people suddenly start developing white hairs. Most of the time ... | |
| Hairloss Problem | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: .My name is james,I've been experiencing shedding hair for almost 5 yrs. now, I still have enough ... A: The best therapy is to take Propecia daily. In the studies to get FDA approval only one person in ... | |
| hair lose, thining | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: at 29, i have very fine hair, receding hair-line, very extra-fine and nearly bolding on sides by ... A: You probably have inherited bald genes from both your mother and father. This could mean you could ... | |
| hair loss | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: .please help!!! i had been on Diane-35, a birth control pill for 1.2years. its been over 3 months ... A: It is very common to have this type of shed after stopping an oral contraceptive pill. Usually most ... | |
| hair loss in 10 month old | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday while holding my 10 month old daughter, I decided to check out her cradle cap that she ... A: Even infants lose hair and regrow it from the same follicles. the fact they are coming out from an ... | |
| Chronic TE | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos I'm 28 years old and have had chronic hair loss (diffused, and the front is receding), ... A: Well it seems your dermatologist has done a pretty thorough workup. I would work on getting your ... | |
| Hairloss | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: i m 23 yrs old and im from india... as i m working in Software industry... from last 2 yrs i has ... A: If you are going to seek real treatment then see a dermatologist ( a doctor who specializes in skin ... | |
| Chronic TE | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos I'm 28 years old and have had chronic hair loss (diffused, and the front is receding), ... A: I would like to know if you have been on any medications which may be the cause, whether your ... | |
| Diffuse hair loss | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a 40-year-old female. My hair started thinning suddenly at around age 29. I lost a great deal ... A: It has been well established in the past 10 years that a serum ferritin level of 70 is needed for ... | |
| hair loss | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Does Provillus work ( it contains 5 minoxidol) or is rogaine better. Does Procepia work by its own ... A: Propecia is the best treatment to prevent balding. 5% minoxidil lotion by any name will stimulate ... | |
| Female Hairloss | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 40 year old woman who began taking metoprolol (25 mg once/day) on Feb 1, 2007 ... A: It seems to me you may well have androgentic alopecia which became apparent earlier than usual due ... | |
| Leg hair loss | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I just noticed a small patch of hair loss on my lower leg right below the knee. the area looks like ... A: See a dermatologist to determine if this is Alopecia Areata or a spot of hair which has been rubbed ... | |
| help plz | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: Help plz I need all of the advice I can get. I am 44 and my hair grows slow. I am so frustrated and ... A: Hair normally grows 1/2 inch per month. If yours is slow growing you may want to consult with a ... | |
| Specialists in Hair Loss Treatment | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Peter J, I have a simple question to ask, out of trichologists, dermatologists and traditional ... A: You have described inherited male pattern baldness which should respond well to taking Propecia. You ... | |
| Iron and hair loss | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 38 yr old female and was wondering if too much iron can cause hair loss? I had low serum ... A: If the loss was due to either low ferritin or to a medication you stopped it may take a few months ... | |
| Specialists in Hair Loss Treatment | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Peter J, I have a simple question to ask, out of trichologists, dermatologists and traditional ... A: See a dermatologist for scientific medical treatment. See the other two for hands on feel good ... | |
| adolesant hair loss | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: my 11 yr. old daughter has lost over 45percent of her hair in the past 2 months. it comes out in ... A: It seems she has Alopecia Areata and you should see a dermatologist to have it looked at. You can ... | |
| The same 24 year old African American Male | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: One last thing, will the hairs eventually match what I have on my left side, since after the biopsy ... A: In some patients biopsy scars which usually are about 4 mm diameter are red in the first month, pink ... | |
| hair shedding | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: hey im about to turn 16 in a week and i started noticing my hair all over my room and sometimes ... A: Hairs can be stressed from a number of causes and your doctor is in a better position to judge what ... | |
| hair shedding | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: hey im about to turn 16 in a week and i started noticing my hair all over my room and sometimes ... A: If you are not eating right or have some other medical reason for the hair not having the right ... | |
| The same 24 year old African American Male | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: One last thing, will the hairs eventually match what I have on my left side, since after the biopsy ... A: The biopsy site usually heals in one week at about which time the sutures are removed. The color of ... | |
| female, 29 year-old, hair thinning | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I am 29 years old and last year, I went off the pill after being on it for 10 years. I am now 25 ... A: The cosmetic treatments you had three years ago are unlikely to be the cause of your loss now. More ... | |
| leg hair loss | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: My husband is losing the hair on his legs. Not in one particular area like most questions describe. ... A: He should be seen by a dermatologist to determine if the loss is due to a lack of circulation. This ... | |
| 24 year old African American Male | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Hey doc, about two months ago the dermatologist gave me a punch biopsy on my right temple. Since ... A: More than likely you experienced a telogen effluvium. This is a shed due to stress to the hair ... | |
| hairloss | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: To whom it may concern, I am a 44 year old lady suffering from hairloss.I have been seen by a ... A: I am sure your doctor knows more about what is better for you than you guessing about taking some ... | |
| Telogen effluvium + sebborhea | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I recently developed telogen effluvium due to losing a great deal of weight in a short period of ... A: Most of the hairs lost during a TE end up growing back over the next six months. The use of 5% ... | |
| hairloss | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: first of all I would like to thank you for your past answers, they have helped. I would like to ask ... A: Puberty is the cause of you beginning to make the hormones which make male pattern baldness show up. ... | |
| Is there something like continuing telogen effluvium? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a 24 yr old male and it seems like I have bouts of hair loss and dandruff attacks. Every 2 ... A: 1. Migraines can cause hair loss just from the stress and pain. Migranil does not cause hair loss. ... | |
| atypical hair loss? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: lately (over the last 6 months) I've been experiencing a reasonable amount of hair shedding. I'm 29, ... A: It could be diffuse alopecia areata but I doubt it. I think you have male pattern baldness and there ... | |
| Is there something like continuing telogen effluvium? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a 24 yr old male and it seems like I have bouts of hair loss and dandruff attacks. Every 2 ... A: It seems you may have chronic telogen effluvium. The use of 5% minoxidil twice a day does seem to ... | |
| eyebrows | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: how come my hair is grey yet my eyebrows are still dark ANSWER: Strictly a genetic trait which many ... A: No problem, apology accepted. You could have asked why you have dark hair instead of blond, or why ... | |
| eyebrows | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: how come my hair is grey yet my eyebrows are still dark ANSWER: Strictly a genetic trait which many ... A: Yur dog then is smarter than you. If you wish to know the answer to why genetic inheritance can ... | |
| Homeopathy/ or any other advice | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: What are your thoughts on Homeopathy? I am considering using it.. I have been on Propecia for the ... A: I think Homeopathy is a waste of time and money. That is my opinion as an MD who has studied at ... | |
| alopecia | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: small bald spots all over my head, a lot of them have regrown now and I still have a little bit of ... A: Unfortunately there is a rate of recurrence. The quote below came from thia ... | |
| hair loss | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I have been on Byetta for 18 months along with Micardis Hzt, and my hair started to fall out 2 ... A: I would guess their loss is normal male pattern baldness. There is a list of medications causing ... | |
| New TE episode | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm a woman in my 30's and currently going through another telogen effluvium (I've gone through 2 ... A: Most of the hair usually grows back after a TE from drug reaction or stress but it takes 6 months to ... | |
| hair loss | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I have been on Byetta for 18 months along with Micardis Hzt, and my hair started to fall out 2 ... A: Lipitor has been associated with hair loss in about 2% of patients who take it and it seems you may ... | |
| vaccine related hair loss? | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a tetanus shot several weeks back and now I'm loosing tons of hair. Is there a ... A: Stress can cause a shedding of hair a few weeks after the stressful incident. Usually there are no ... | |
| Thinning hair at 19 and possible thyroid problem | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a nineteen year old male identical twin that is expiriencing hair thinning. Me and my brother ... A: You both may have inherited a hormonal problem which could include a thyroid problem. Your first ... | |
| multiple episodes of TE with no answer | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I continue to get repeated episodes of TE for the last 18years I am 38yrs old and this is probably ... A: You say you have no know cause yet you have a low serum ferritin. It is considered standard these ... | |
| telogen effluvium: duration | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how concerned i should be about the duration of my telogen effluvium. I have had the ... A: Yes you should be concerned about the long duration of your Chronic Telogen Effluvium. It is a sign ... | |
| Thin patches behind ears | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 24yo/male with hair loss. I have MPB, for which I take meds, and that seems to be going ... A: It sounds as if you may have seborrheic dermatitis which causes itch and the thin spots are due to ... | |
| hair loss | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: sir i straightened my hair twice . the last one was 8 months back . i have severe hair loss even ... A: If you use the 2% you will need to use it twice a day to get the same effect as 5% once a day. As ... | |
| hairloss | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I've been taking spiro.200mg and Propecia for 14 months now and have not had any improvement.I've ... A: You can call my office for an appointment 415-922-3344 at 2001 Union St #520 San Francisco, CA ... | |
| Propecia | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 24 yr old male. I have had diffused thinning for almost 6 months now. At first ... A: Propecia only has a 8 hour half life in your blood so that in a matter of a few days it is ... | |
| hairloss | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I've been taking spiro.200mg and Propecia for 14 months now and have not had any improvement.I've ... A: You do not mention if you have other problems such as irregular periods or increased facial hair or ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I had two questions regarding telogen effluvium: 1) Is it normal for it to be accompanied by a ... A: Yes, sometimes there is an increase in fall out before the problem reverses using topical minoxidil ... | |
| Hair Loss When Stopped Taking Spironolactone | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Penagotacos, I have been on spironolactone 50 mg/day for about 6 years for Acne/PCOS. I never had ... A: Tying your tubes does not stop your ovaries from producing hormones you do not need or want. That ... | |
| hi | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: i just got rogaine and it says for me to use it on twice a day. does it matter at what time i put it ... A: It doesn't matter what time you put on the minoxidil. It does not have to be 12 hours apart and the ... | |
| Propecia | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I am 33 years old, and I began losing my hair at 20. I have lost most of my hair on top, although I ... A: It is unlikely you will see much if any reversal of baldness but you may be able to keep what you ... | |
| Hair Loss When Stopped Taking Spironolactone | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: Penagotacos, I have been on spironolactone 50 mg/day for about 6 years for Acne/PCOS. I never had ... A: You are sprouting hair because your testosterone level is too high giving you a high DHT. In order ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: . I am 21 and have started to notice (now for a some time) that my hair is starting to grow thin and ... A: At 21 many men begin to notice male pattern baldness for the first time. This is more likely the ... | |
| Tiny Blond hairs growing in | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I just noticed that there is a significant amount of fine blond hair growing in on my scalp. I have ... A: This can happen after some mild irritation to the scalp which awakens hairs which are in a comatose ... | |
| diffuse hair loss (male) | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, I am a 28 year old man with DPA, diffuse patterned alopecia. I'm writing to you ... A: Propecia is the standard treatment for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) whether it is ... | |
| What the Hair! | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: As a Black female, I am accustomed to getting my hair relaxed. I have colored my hair and even ... A: Sorry. Disregard the last answer to you. It was meant for another person. What you have experienced ... | |
| Hair loss | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I am a 30yr old black women who for years have had my hair break to the scalp in the same spot in ... A: You have described Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia. It is a chronic condition which may ... | |
| Recent Hair Loss | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: My grandparents and Mom definitelty had hair, but DAD had male pattern baldness. I am not ... A: The dose range commonly used is 50 to 200 mg per day. It can be taken just once a day in the ... | |
| Propecia | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I am a 24 yr old male. I have had diffused thinning for almost 6 months now. At first ... A: Even males can get thin all over without a shiny bald spot. This kind of loss in a young man ... | |
| Thinning Hair Solutions | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: My Hair has been thinning for a little over a year now. I have gotten some decent results using ... A: A small number of people get an allergic reaction to minoxidil and it seems you are one of them. I ... | |
| avodart | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: My son is only 23 and has been taking avodart for one year because his hair started to recede at the ... A: Avodart lowers the DHT by 90% and it is DHT which tells hairs to fall out. In some patients that is ... | |
| Hair loss tips! | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: is it true that anticonceptive pills help a lot for hair growth because of hormones??? or that's ... A: Oral contraceptive pills with a fair amount of estrogen can help. Some of the newer mini pills have ... | |
| itchy scalp | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: i am a28 year old black female i have been experencing hair thinning and breakage at the very top of ... A: You have described Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia. It is a chronic condition which may ... | |
| Recent Hair Loss | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: My grandparents and Mom definitelty had hair, but DAD had male pattern baldness. I am not ... A: It sounds as if you did have and may still have shedding due to stress- Telogen Effluvium. The hair ... | |
| Is my hair thinning? | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: First noticed something about a year ago when I saw a little 'A' shape indentation in the middle of ... A: My initial thoughts are that you are perhaps experiencing a shedding secondary to something ... | |
| Hair thinning since Jan | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: Hey Doc I'm a male who turns 24 in Oct and since Jan I have been thinning on the temples but when I ... A: Those are usually tests done to determine if a woman has low ferritin from loss of blood from heavy ... | |
| Masterbation & hair loss | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: can overmasterbation lead to hair loss? and also if you are diagnosed with androgentic alopecia from ... A: I can not see it. I can not tell if you have a spot of alopecia areata or a patch of hair which has ... | |
| Masterbation & hair loss | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: can overmasterbation lead to hair loss? and also if you are diagnosed with androgentic alopecia from ... A: That depends on whether the hairs not present are scarred or just temporarily not visible even with ... | |
| Hair loss | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old female with blond hair. As a child I had extremely thick, dark hair that has ... A: It is rather recent that physicians have become aware that a serum ferritin below 70 can lead to ... | |
| Hair thinning since Jan | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: Hey Doc I'm a male who turns 24 in Oct and since Jan I have been thinning on the temples but when I ... A: It seems to me you should be on Propecia to prevent more hair loss even if you do not see other ... | |
| Electic Therapy | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have been dealing with a thinning scalp for about a year. I have used several thickening/re-growth ... A: The electric comb has been around for a long time. I have one in my office on display "the Sheldon ... | |
| hair loss | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old girl and have been losing my hair for the past 3 years. my hair line has receded a ... A: You could have inherited balding genes from both your mother and father. You need to see a ... | |
| Doesnt seem to match any pattern | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I am 24 yr old male and have very dry scalp with stubborn white scaly and powdery dandruff (seems ... A: It is possible that this is a telogen effluvium from stress and that it is causing flares of ... | |
| stress-related hair loss | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I had a severe stress about two months ago, and now I'm experiencing tremendous hair loss. As the ... A: Why don't you just try following the advice of the last question and that is to use Neutrogena Daily ... | |
| Pubic Hair Loss | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I'm 17, I've been masturbating very day since I was like 11. I've been noticing i've been losing my ... A: If you have enough hair loss to be concerned enough to be asking by email what is the cause I would ... | |
| hair loss | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: sir i straightened my hair twice . the last one was 8 months back . i have severe hair loss even ... A: Hair grows about 1/2 inch per month. If you are seeing hair falling out which do not have the bulb ... | |
| Pubic Hair Loss | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm 17, I've been masturbating very day since I was like 11. I've been noticing i've been losing my ... A: Rubbing an area which has hair on it can break the hair shaft, It this is not the case and you think ... | |
| sudden hair loss in quarter size round patches | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My partner is a 58 year old healthy,active male. He recently returned from a road trip to Manitoba, ... A: It sounds as if he has Alopecia Areata. He should see a dermatologist for treatment. From the web: ... | |
| clumps of 2" sections broke off my head... | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I went in to have my hair highlighted on Thurs. I didn't have her style it because she was running ... A: If this was due to something hormonal or due to something stressful to you such as having a baby the ... | |
| 23yr old male with a little hair thinning | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: Since January my hair has been thinning a little bit on the temples and I also get scalp itch from ... A: I would have to see the thinning area and be sure moving hair to that area would benefit you. I have ... | |
| 23yr old male with a little hair thinning | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Since January my hair has been thinning a little bit on the temples and I also get scalp itch from ... A: It is technically possible to do transplants to just the temples. Finding a hair transplant doctor ... | |
| hair loss | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: iam 21 yrs old. Till 18 yrs my hair was thick with volume and also long, mine is curly hair. now im ... A: If this is a sudden loss of more than 100 hairs daily the most likely cause is a Telogen Effluvium ... | |
| hairloss for more than 5 years | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I am 27 year old indian guy, suffering from hair loss for more than 5 years.My hair started thinning ... A: You should be taking Propecia or even Dutasteride ( in India it is Dutas made by Dr Reddy's ... | |
| 23yr old male with a little hair thinning | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Since January my hair has been thinning a little bit on the temples and I also get scalp itch from ... A: I suggest you save your money and follow the advise of your dermatologist who is better trained in ... | |
| Hairloss help | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Nizoral 2% and "what" could help combat hair loss and possibly some hair growth? A: 2% Zinc Pyrithione Shampoo may be better than the Nizoral shampoo. Head and Shoulders has come out ... | |
| hair loss or natural shedding? | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male going to be a senior in college. I exercise 6 times a week (weight lifting ... A: It certainly seems you have gone through a phase of Telogen Effluvium and are now at the end of it. ... | |
| eyebrow hair loss | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I've been having severe hair loss in my eyebrows, I went to a dermatologist and he ... A: Eyebrow hair is much slower to grow back than scalp hair. You may have to wait another 6 months ... | |
| Diffuse Hair Thinning/Loss | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Panagotacos, I am a 51 year old female with very fine, very thin hair that has been thinning for ... A: I suggest you call the Limmer Clinic in Austin Tx and see one of their doctors. Take all of your ... | |
| 14yrs old and going bald! | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Help, i am going bald and im only 14. I've noticed the thining for a few months and ive been able to ... A: Bob, You should see a dermatologist to find out just why you are experiencing this kind of loss. If ... | |
| thinning hair | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I have had thinning hair for about three years now and I dont know what is the cause. I used to have ... A: Low iron can be the main cause of your hair loss and lack of regrowth. You need to get your serum ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old woman and have been experiencing symptoms of perimenopause increasingly,for the ... A: Spironolactone is not making it worse. Without it the loss would be greater. You may have diffuse ... | |
| White hair | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I am having white hair in a few parts on my head.I am not sure if it is inherited or some other ... A: Spotty white hairs can be due to having Alopecia Areata which went unnoticed when they were bald ... | |
| hair loss due to gel and hair wax | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: i have been using hair gel since i moved to Canada 4 years ago , 6 months ago i replaced it with ... A: Please make an appointment to see a dermatologist to see if you have caused permanent damage to your ... | |
| Genetics and hair loss | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I'm trying to estimate the likelihood that I will go bald... My mother and older ... A: The bald genes can be inherited from either your mother or your father. The myth that it comes from ... | |
| husband's losing his hair faster | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My husband is 68, and is losing his hair more rapidly than he ever did. Last year, he was borderline ... A: You husband could have basic male pattern baldness which has been forced to appear suddenly due to ... | |
| hair loss in center of scalp | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I'm African-American and the hair is falling out in the absolute center of my head. It is more ... A: There may be not "cure". If you have alopecia areata which is an auto immune disorder all you can do ... | |
| White bulb at end of shed hairs | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a 31 year-old woman who has been suffering from hairloss since the age of 17. I was lately ... A: You should see a dermatologist to find out the cause of the itchy scalp. You may have some skin ... | |
| hair falling since 10 months | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: i am around 18 ... since 10 months my hair are falling like hell... but condition of my hair is too ... A: Try shampooing daily with a 1% zinc pyrithione shampoo such as Head and Sholders and apply 5% ... | |
| Unknown Hair Loss | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: Im 20 years old. I started noticing a receeding/thinning hair line and a thinning/hair loss of my ... A: The two medications together work better than each one separately. Finsteride has been used for over ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I'm writing to you because I am a 20 year old white female who has been having ... A: Unfortunately some people either inherit a balding gene or mutate one on their own which can cause ... | |
| hair loss | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 14 year old girl,and for about 6 months I've noticed that a lot of my hair falls out,when I ... A: Most of the time (a telogen effluvium) the problem of shedding of up to hundreds of hairs per day ... | |
| bald spots 4 yr old | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: my son is 4 yrs old was born with bald spots. We thought they would go away like other childrens. ... A: Your son may have Alopecia Areata. Take him to a dermatologist for a diagnosis. Info from the ... | |
| Propecia | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: how are you doing? Can you use propecia for hair loss in the front of the head? Moreover, why does ... A: Yes you can use it to prevent balding in the front of the head. The original studies were done on ... | |
| Unknown Hair Loss | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: Im 20 years old. I started noticing a receeding/thinning hair line and a thinning/hair loss of my ... A: It seems you have inherited androgentic alopecia and the best therapy for you is to start on ... | |
| in need of help | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I am only 16 and these last 2 weaks i notices a lot of my hair has been falling out, every time I ... A: I have been on vacation for the past month and am sorry for the delay in getting you this answer. ... | |
| stress-related hair loss | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I had a severe stress about two months ago, and now I'm experiencing tremendous hair loss. As the ... A: I have been on vacation for the past month and am sorry for the delay in getting you this answer. ... | |
| hair loss | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Please help me i have had a problem with hair loss for about three years now, I am convinced it is ... A: I have been on vacation for the past month and am sorry for the delay in getting you this answer. I ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have been using a straightener for over a year now and I have experienced hair loss. Even when I ... A: I have been on vacation for the past month and am sorry for the delay in getting you this answer. ... | |
| Hair loss | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: To start, I'm apparently going bald. If that is the case I'm fine with that, but something seems not ... A: I have been on vacation for the past month and am sorry for the delay in getting you this answer. ... | |
| hair treatment | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I am using propecia (Finasteride 1mg) for more than a week as my hair getting thinner..i do bought ... A: I have been on vacation for the past month and am sorry for the delay in getting you this answer. ... | |
| Hair Loss from a MRI | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: My husband had a MRI and was left in the machine an unusually long period of time. Following that ... A: It seems you husband has Alopecia Areata and that is usually due to emotional stress triggering off ... | |
| hair loss | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: im almost 20/male-I have always had very light fine hair, about a year ago i had a very physically ... A: Stress can cause sudden loss of hair but after a year most of those hairs should have grown back. I ... | |
| hairloss | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: Greetings sir, I'm 32 years old and I have a male pattern hairloss. I went to a famous dermatology ... A: I have been on vacation for the past month and am sorry for the delay in getting you this answer. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: Panagotacos, I'm writing to you because I am a 20 year old white female who has been having ... A: You do not mention if your father is bald or your mother has thin hair. Genetics can be the cause of ... | |
| hair loss | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: It start with my than 16,5 years doughter. She start loosing hair, and I did not pay attention. Last ... A: You should see a dermatologist to be examined and if you can not see one then see your regular ... | |
| Avodart | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Doctor, I am in a difficult situation. I have tried Propecia. I believe that my dht level has ... A: First of all you should ask for a serum Testosterone and DHT level so you know where you are now. I ... | |
| alopecia areata | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 33 yo female. a year ago i had a full head of hair, august of last year i developed a bald ... A: Unfortunately no one can predict what AA will do. The larger the area involved and the longer the ... | |
| hair loss | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old female who has no history of hair loss in my family. I've always had curly, ... A: Despite not finding anyone bald in your family you may have inherited enough bald genes from each ... | |
| risk of taking avodart | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: i have taken propecia for about 8 months now. at the start, the results were amazing, i started ... A: I do not know of any long term risks of taking Avodart. I have been taking it myself for the past ... | |
| Excessive hair loss- low ferritin | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I am 56 and post menaposual. I have been shedding hair for at least 10 months and in the past two ... A: It is the low ferritin which is causing your loss and the herbal DHT blocker probably wouldn't work ... | |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy and my Hair | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: Good evening Dr. Panagotacos- The basis of my message is to investigate the actual cause of my ... A: It seems you have had ample reason to have shedding due to stress as well as loss due to increased ... | |
| Rogaine and frontal hair loss | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: two years ago I began to experience hair loss mainly in the frontal area of my head. At first, my ... A: Rogaine works anywhere there are hairs. It is more impressive when it works on the crown but it does ... | |
| Hair dryness, breakage & gray | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 36 African American woman and my hair breaks off just as quick as it grows. It has been neck ... A: I'm sorry but I can not help nor can anyone else. If you continue to perm the hairs will continue to ... | |
| eyebrow hairloss | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: about 3 years ago i started with a birth control pill called minigeste and i think that ever since ... A: You may find it weird but there could be many causes which could trigger alopecia areata. We don't ... | |
| Shedding and Miniaturization | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female with concerns about minaturization. I have started to notice that my hair ... A: You ought to let a dermatologist look at your scalp, pull on it to see how lose they are and see if ... | |
| head injury/hair loss | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: About three months ago I was in a car accident and had a mild head injury. The doctors didn't ... A: See a dermatologist and ask if you developed a localizedd telogen effluvium due to the trauma or if ... | |
| Hair loss | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Is it true or not that male hair loss is directly related to the mothers side of the family. A: False. It is equally inherited from mother and father. When you have a father with a full head of ... | |
| women hairloss | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I know a girl with pcos already asked the question but still..I am 25 with pcos, diagnosed one year ... A: certainly the shedding of hair may have caused you to be thinner now than you normally would but ... | |
| Hair Thining/Scalp Itching | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm 31 years old and for the past two years I have been noticing the front of my head thinning out ... A: You can try shampooing with 2% zinc pyrithione Head and Shoulders "Intesive Solutions" and use 5% ... | |
| protopic ointment | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: What are the benefits of using this product for alopecia? What does it do exactly? Does the hair get ... A: Sometimes it helps in a condition of spotty baldness called alopecia areata by intering with the ... | |
| hair loss in 13 year old | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Dr., I am a 13 year old female, who has been experiencing excess hair loss. Everyday I lose over 150 ... A: Having the flu can cause you to lose a lot of hair over a couple of months. It is called a Telogen ... | |
| Thinning and gray hair | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old but look very young for my age. I do not smoke, drink socially only, and 80% of ... A: Q: Is there such a thing as temporary gray hair? Not from fright or SEVERE illness mind you, but ... | |
| i want my hair grow healthy | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: i'm 19 years old and i have fungus in my hair. so my hair have started loosing about 5 years ago. i ... A: A Dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin and hair. I guess the best way ... | |
| rapid hair loss | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old male, 180 lbs and a regular marijuana smoker. For the past few months I have ... A: Usually this kind of shedding is due to something other than male pattern baldness. It may be a ... | |
| hair fall due to masturbation?? | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: , i am 21 years old male,i am losing a lot of hair day by day and also my hair have become extremely ... A: The thinnig hair is due to either inherited male pattern baldness or something interfering with the ... | |
| hair thinning | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old male and am noticing my hair has began to thin a lot over the past month or so. ... A: Don't worry. You have what is called a telogen effluvium which is a shedding of hair usually 6 weeks ... | |
| Can DHT level be tested | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I had a question about miniaturizing hair follicles and DHT levels I’m a 25-year-old female and ... A: I assume you ment a serum ferritin level of 16. It is generally accepted that a level of 70 is ... | |
| peroxide | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: To your knowledge, does 40 volume peroxide usually cause chemical burns? And if a portion of the ... A: It is almost impossible to get severe damage which would interfere with hair growing back. It is a ... | |
| TE cum seborheic dermatitis - sos ! | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: Dr. i has been experienced the hair fall for the past 9 months. Everday, i comb and wash its loss ... A: You need to get a serum ferritin test to see just how low your iron is. Many doctors have thought ... | |
| hair loss | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm 27, athletic, but have been losing my hair for the past few years. My hair is very dry and thin. ... A: Propecia is very safe and only one person in 400 stopped taking it because of sexual dysfunction ... | |
| hair breakage | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: it's been 5 years since i moved to America from Africa and my hair started breaking when i moved ... A: The breakage comes from all the perms and straightening. Once you damage the hair shaft it can break ... | |
| eyebrows | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old college student and recently the hair on one of my eyebrows, close to the middle ... A: A similar question was asked about an 11 year old girls of Dr Berstein and his answer is posted ... | |
| Gray hair at 6 years old | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: My 6 year has three gray hairs and I wondering if he has a problem with iron or something else. I ... A: No one really knows why some people develop sporadic white hairs. When there is a small patch of ... | |
| three different biaupsies results | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I have been dealing with hair loss, dry scalp, and painful sores on my scalp for two years have seen ... A: There is nothing inconsistent in the three biopsies. It is very possible to have all of the things ... | |
| Hair thinning w/ pimples&scabs on scalps that bleed. | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a 34 yr old female with a hair condition that has grew worse over the last few years. My ... A: I am unable to give you a good honest answer as to the cause without being able to see it. I would ... | |
| low ferritin hair loss | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: Last feb /march I lost a lot of hair (20-30%) due to low ferritin which was 19. In July 06 is was 31 ... A: Once a hair falls out it up to 3 months to see new ones coming out of the same follicle. It ... | |
| low ferritin hair loss | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: Last feb /march I lost a lot of hair (20-30%) due to low ferritin which was 19. In July 06 is was 31 ... A: Rogaine artificially stimulates hairs to grow even if they get the message to die. If you are ... | |
| low ferritin hair loss | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Last feb /march I lost a lot of hair (20-30%) due to low ferritin which was 19. In July 06 is was 31 ... A: It takes at least 3 months for hairs to change growth cycles and 6 months before you will usually ... | |
| Is it permanent? | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Is transplantation of hair permanent..? If so,Minimum,How long could it be..? A: Hair tranplants last as long as the hair continues to grow in the area the hair were taken. Most of ... | |
| i want my hair grow healthy | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: i'm 19 years old and i have fungus in my hair. so my hair have started loosing about 5 years ago. i ... A: I explained you need to see a dermatologist so that your scalp can be examined by an expert who can ... | |
| stopping strange hair shedding | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a 27 y.o. male and I've had chronic hair shedding since I was about 22. On some days I shed ... A: You could use 5% minoxidil ( Rogaine = Regaine ) twice a day. It may stop the shedding by constantly ... | |
| stopping strange hair shedding | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a 27 y.o. male and I've had chronic hair shedding since I was about 22. On some days I shed ... A: Shedding usually happens one month after something stressful so it is difficult to pin down the ... | |
| 21 year old losing hair - help!!! | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male.About six or seven months ago I started noticing that I was losing hair. I ... A: A telogen effluvium can last many months especially if it was due to poor diet. Make sure you eat ... | |
| Hair Transplantation and Weaving | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I am 28 yrs old and am getting bald from the center,,so pls suggest whether i should go for Hair ... A: Most of the patients I have seen have not liked being dependent on the hair weave option which ... | |
| hair loss in circles | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I noticed about 2 months ago that there was a bald spot on the back of my head about the size of the ... A: Dan, You should see a dermatologist to be treated for this condition which most likely is ... | |
| 6 year old daughter | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: my daughter took a bath tonight (3/28/07) and after her hair had dried she came to my father with a ... A: Without having actually seen it I would guess this may be ring worm of the scalp. It is possible ... | |
| Hair loss | 3/29/2007 |