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Hair Loss/Questions Answered by Expert Michael S. Fisher, Ph.D., M.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Propecia | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: In that case I must be on the brand name version which you said is better? I have not needed to cut ... A: Since the drug has already been approved by the FDA, there is no third party research being done on ... | |
| Propecia | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I started taking Propecia and recently discovered online that there has been a lot of research on ... A: If you hare having those issues, I would stop the medication. I know of no studies that the FDA ... | |
| Propecia | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I started taking Propecia and recently discovered online that there has been a lot of research on ... A: If Propecia caused suicide the FDA would take the medication off of the market or there would be a ... | |
| Loss of body hair | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old male in very good physical condition. I recently had a physical and blood work ... A: Conditions that are causing your Hair loss can be your stress, your chronic pain, your kidney ... | |
| Hair Loss | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: i have been having hair loss problem from last 5 months.initially it used be shedding hundreds of ... A: You most likely have a condition called a Telogen Effluvium where the hair goes into a shedding ... | |
| Hair Loss & Doctor | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I just saw a dermatologist for my hair loss. I saw him maybe 5+ years prior for eczema. Both he and ... A: Rogaine for Men is over the counter so you do not need a prescription. The generic of Propecia is ... | |
| Hair Loss & Doctor | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I just saw a dermatologist for my hair loss. I saw him maybe 5+ years prior for eczema. Both he and ... A: It is obvious that your doctor was not thorough in your treatment of hair loss. The problem is that ... | |
| left side of forehead hair loss | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I am a man age 60 plus and recently I notice there is hair loss on the left side on my forehead ... A: You most likely have a scalp condition called alopecia areata. Below is an overview of alopecia ... | |
| 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: If you pull your hair back, you have what is called traction alopecia (medical term for hair loss). ... | |
| hair loss | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: Fisher I am male 31 years old single I have problem of hair loss, i visited my doctor who said it ... A: What your doctor told you is incorrect. Male pattern hairloss is genetic and has nothing to do if ... | |
| Recovery? | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been dealing with telogen effluvium for the past 5 months and believe it was caused by taking ... A: The prednisone is a temporary fix. When the prednisone leaves your body the telogen effluvium came ... | |
| How to counter hair loss from cholesterol lowering medicine | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm on Lipitor for lowering of cholesterol but it is causing my hair to thin. I was told that any ... A: There are two medications that my help the hair loss from lipitor. One is Propecia and the other is ... | |
| seb derm treatment | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm experiencing some increased shedding that I think is due to some sebhorreic dermatitis. I ... A: Loss of hair or shedding of hair is not caused by seb derm. The shedding of hair is called a ... | |
| Adderall XR & hair loss | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, My husband (40 yrs old)took Adderall XR 10mg for about a month, but it wasn't until 2 days ... A: Your husband most likely has a telogen effluvium where the hair goes into a shedding cycle or phase. ... | |
| hair fall | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: my name's Dee. i am 18 years old and i live in a tropical country. i've noticed than in the past few ... A: Causes of hair include many things. Below is a list of causes. Font size: AAA Share this: Women ... | |
| Hair Loss | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: i heard that excessive sexual arousal, activity increases DHT and this increased DHT will ... A: I do not know where you get your information but it is not correct. DHT does cause hair loss in men ... | |
| hairloss-sulphur | 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 has been shown to help with hair loss. See the article below. How to Make Onion Juice ... | |
| 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: Your husband has a skin condition called Alopecia Areata. This is an autoimmune disorder when the ... | |
| rogaine | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I used Rogaine to treat my Telogen effluvium, as advised by my dermatologist. I used it for about 3 ... A: The time frame is perfect for a telogen effluvium. I do not believe that you have female pattern ... | |
| rogaine | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I used Rogaine to treat my Telogen effluvium, as advised by my dermatologist. I used it for about 3 ... A: We treat telogen effluvium with B12 injections once a month. The Rogaine did not damage your hair ... | |
| 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: About Alopecia Areata Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of ... | |
| Hair loss | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Can one have telogen effluvium and alopecia at the same time? If yes then will the hair grow back ... A: Yes, it is possible to have both a telogen effluvium and female pattern hair loss(alopecia). The ... | |
| Grays. | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: What are the causes of the grays, apart from the stress? Is there any cure for the grays, when they ... A: Fact or Fiction | More Science Fact or Fiction?: Stress Causes Gray Hair Scientists have a hunch ... | |
| Hair loss at age 22 Deeply depressed. | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old male with Male Patter Baldness, I have now fallen into a Chronic depression where ... A: The two medications that I use for male pattern hair loss are Rogaine for Men and Propecia( ... | |
| scalp biopsy | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Do you think hair will grow back in the area they do a scalp biopsy on?? BTW: YOu had told me ... A: Flaky scalp is called seborrheic dermatitis. Treatment is with shampoos like Nozoral, Head and ... | |
| scalp biopsy | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Do you think hair will grow back in the area they do a scalp biopsy on?? BTW: YOu had told me ... A: Around the biopsy the hair will grow back but the scar caused by the biopsy will not grow hair. The ... | |
| question | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with PCOS based on my total testosterone being a little high, acne, and my complains ... A: Usually when the testosterone has been lowered the hair returns to normal after a few months. From ... | |
| Hair loss | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I have read articles that say primarily your mother is responsible for hair loss. Then, I ... A: The current dogma is that hair loss as in male pattern hair loss come from both parents. You can ... | |
| daily bath | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Michael S. Fisher, Ph.D., M.D., I'm 42 male.Daily oiling my hair.50 % of hair greyed.I 'm ... A: The only issue that could come up would be dry skin. When you take a bath or shower and residual ... | |
| Hairloss | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: My hairline receding. My age is 18. Some of my hairline had receded. I am only getting sleep for 6 ... A: Dandruff does not cause hair loss. Causes of hair loss include: genetics (male pattern hair loss), ... | |
| further modified question -grey hair | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: your Response to the followingyou have answered since you have wriiten that you have not understand ... A: Contrary to popular belief graying hair is not always related to ones age. Gray hair can occur as ... | |
| Hair Drastically Thinner after Extensions | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a 25y/o female and have been wearing clip-in extensions all day nearly every day for the past ... A: You missed the whole point of the issue. It does not make a difference what type of hair extensions ... | |
| Female, thinning hair, Nizoral AD shampoo | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I am 55yo, female, and I believe, past menopause. At least I haven't had any hot flashes ... A: From what you describe you have a scalp condition called alopecia areata. This is an autoimmune ... | |
| female hair loss | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: "Hello Doctor,I have been experiencing hair loss for about 4 months now. I am female. In the ... A: TE lasts as long as the cause of the condition is still there. Causes of TE include: pregnancy, ... | |
| female hair loss | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: "Hello Doctor,I have been experiencing hair loss for about 4 months now. I am female. In the ... A: The first thing to do is to find out what type of hair loss you have. Do you have female pattern ... | |
| hair problems | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: sir, i'm 21yrs. of my age.i'm suffering from the problem of falling of hairs. these are about 50-60 ... A: Dandruff is treated with shampoos like T-gel or T-sal which are over the counter. Prescription ... | |
| how to stop hairfall | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: i am 21 year old male.... i used to have a very thick hair on my head which thinned out drastically ... A: Causes of hair loss include: male pattern hair loss which is genetic, oral medications like ... | |
| Eyebrow thinning | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have over the past few months had my once thicker eyebrows start to thin. Is there an over the ... A: Thyroid issues would cause the eyebrows to thin. Alopecia areata would also cause the eyebrows to ... | |
| Jock itch | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I went got an anti fugal shampoo but it hardly worked. i then stopped using it for a while. but ... A: You have a medical condition called an intertrigo. This is usually caused by moisture in the groin. ... | |
| Hair has started growing again! | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I live in the UK. Over the last 10 years I have been loosing hair on the crown of my head to about a ... A: You have scalp condition called male pattern hair loss. What happens with this condition is that ... | |
| shave head to prevent hair loss | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: .m 24yrs old male from india with male pattern baldnes..m losing 50-60hairs daily..so do shaving my ... A: There is no relationship between shaving your head and male pattern hair loss. Thus shaving your ... | |
| 3 short spots | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Im a 15 yr old african american and when i was a child my hair used to be down my back. Then I got a ... A: The relaxer over processed your hair so that some areas are more brittle than others. You need a ... | |
| scalp and hair loss problem | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: my name is Pawankumar and i am 23 from India.Sir i have much scalp that the dry tissues are still on ... A: Dry scalp is called seborrheic dermatitis. Treatment is with anti-dandruff shampoos like Nizoral or ... | |
| Itch and Hairfall | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: For last few days I am having itch in my head and when I itch it causes my hair to fall. Earlier my ... A: Itchy scalp does not cause hair loss. Itchy scap is caused by seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff. ... | |
| hair loss | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: i am male age 19, i want to ask you, what can cause hair loss? for my age can i experience hair ... A: There are different forms of hair loss. There is male or female pattern hair loss which is genetic. ... | |
| Anagen phase | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I was curious how many days or weeks the entire anagen phase takes to complete. With anagen I mean ... A: There are three phases of hair growth, Anagen categen and telogen. Anagen is hair growth, categen a ... | |
| diffused thinning of hair | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I am s.mishra from bhuvaneswar,orissa. i am 21 years of age. my height is 5' 6". my weight is 60 kg. ... A: There are two options for your type of hair loss. One is a telogen effluvium and the other is male/ ... | |
| Minoxidil and hair lose | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about hair loss and minoxidil. I have a frontal hair loss, not totally hair lose ... A: The daily dose of Propecia is 1mg per day. You can buy finasteride which is the generic of Propecia ... | |
| 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: Propecia does not work in women so it is not worth using this medication. The only medication that ... | |
| hair | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: my hair is falling out all the time my scalp id dry and itchy and when i brush or comb my hair it ... A: You most likely have what is called a telogen effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a ... | |
| Hair Loss | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I use Extra Strength Rogaine and it does help somewhat with my bald spot in back, but is there ... A: I was trying to say that none of the medications used to treat hair loss are 100% effective in fact ... | |
| Hair Shedding/b12 | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I just got my second b12 shot last week per your recommendation. I got my first shot last ... A: For some patients it takes 3-4 shots to resolve the telogen effluvium. However, if you are still ... | |
| AGA- ROgaine not working | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with AGA for 3 months through a biopsy. The hair loss has been going on for 2 ... A: Where I trained we were taught that the ferritin had to be over 50 to grow hair well. You have to ... | |
| severe hair loss | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I am a 36 yr old African American women who had a head of not long but about medium length that i ... A: Your hair is brittle from over processing and that is why it breaks. Thus you will have to stop ... | |
| hair loss urgent | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: sir, i m male 25 years indian boy,currently suffering from huge hair loss. sir, i have heard if i ... A: Dandruff does not cause hair loss. Causes of hair loss include: genetics, oral medications, crash ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I believe I have what is known as male pattern baldness on top and what appears to be a little ... A: Shampoo and conditioners are not helpful for male pattern hair loss as this condition is genetic. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I am 29 year old female,i have severe hair loss problem form past 10 years, now I came to know that ... A: A scalp fibroma would have nothing to do with hair loss. If the subserosal fibroids impinge on ... | |
| hair loss | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: So, does low ferritin cause TE? I have lost 60% of my hair in the past 6 months. I have gastritis ... A: The ulcer/gastritis can cause a telogen effluvium where the hair goes into a shedding phase. Any ... | |
| hair loss | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: So, I've posted on here before, and was able to figure out I had low ferritin (it was an 11) I've ... A: Where I trained in dermatology the Attending Physicians taught us that one could not grow hair well ... | |
| from thick to thin.... | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a hair loss problem for quite a few years now, i am 27y,female, my scale always becomes itchy ... A: From what you describe you have two scalp conditions. The itchy scalp is called seborrheic ... | |
| 6 year old child | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: My 6 years old daughter is experiencing a sudden, important hair loss (telogen effluvium). I think ... A: Your daughter has telogen effluvium most likely caused by the medication Stematol. She is too young ... | |
| hairloss | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: am 43 years and am on Diane 35 contraceptive for acne for almost a year now, for the past 6 months i ... A: You most likely have what is called a telogen effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a ... | |
| lichen planopilaris | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: My wife has this.please tell me where can we get the best help. ANY WHERE PLEASE HELP IT IS GETTING ... A: Diagnosing cicatricial (scarring) alopecia can be rather difficult, as the nomencalture covers a ... | |
| scalp | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I have been dealing with a scalp condition for quite some time now. I was recently told ... A: Scalp folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the scalp specifically the hair follicles. When hair ... | |
| Hair Loss | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: What are all the things that causes Hair Loss? My mother owns a beauty salon and has been cutting ... A: Causes of hair loss in males includes: thyroid disease, oral medication that cause hair loss, ... | |
| 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: The typical treatments are Rogaine or minoxidil and the oral medications Propecia or Avodart. ... | |
| Diffuse shedding | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I am the mother of a 15 yr old daughter who is experiencing diffuse shedding off and on now for ... A: There is an article in Clin Endocrinology Metab 66,208 that relates hair loss with spironolactone. ... | |
| Diffuse shedding | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I am the mother of a 15 yr old daughter who is experiencing diffuse shedding off and on now for ... A: Your daughter has what is called a chronic telogen effluvium. This is a condition where the hair ... | |
| Hair loss laser therapy | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed lately that my hairline is receding.The recession is right above my forehead with ... A: The laser hair comb is not that effective by itself. I would use Rogaine for men and even the oral ... | |
| Miniturized hairs | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, Is it normal for a person who does not have MPB to have miniaturized hair or different ... A: In MPB all of the hairs are not in the same stage of miniaturization, thus you see differences in ... | |
| Greetings | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Fisher First i want to thank you about what you are doing to help people in need of medical advices. ... A: When the hair falls out is there a white bulb on the end of the hair? If this is the case you have a ... | |
| hair loss..urgent | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: i m male 25 years.due to some cause i was not able to take care of my hairs due to whinch they have ... A: Dandruff can be treated with over the counter T-gel, T-sal, or Nizoral Shampoo. Dandruff can be ... | |
| Signs of hair loss | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Ok so TE is very rare in males? Only reason why I'm asking is because I don't actually see any ... A: With TE the hair will grow back. However you need to find the cause of the TE otherwise the TE can ... | |
| 40 yer female, thinning & scalp irritation | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm terribly distressed about my hair loss and want to act on it before it's too late. I have always ... A: You most likely have a chronic telogen effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a shedding ... | |
| Hair loss due to stress and low Hb and ferritin levels | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female and have been reeling from hair loss for quite some time now. A check up ... A: Every thing you describe is consistent with TE. TE is where the hair goes into a shedding phase. We ... | |
| hair loss men 25 age | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: male 25 here. due to certain tension both physicl & mental i m losin my hair.i have heard they come ... A: Wheather or not your hair comes back determines what type of hair loss you have. If You have male ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I am noticing very high hair fall these days, and I am quiet worried about it. Can you suggest me ... A: You first have to find out what type of hair loss you have. Is it male pattern hair loss? Is it ... | |
| Hair Shedding | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jordan and I am a 23 year old male who is dire need of some advice regarding hair ... A: I would strongly disagree with the "doctors conclusion". With TE there is shedding of the hair and ... | |
| Hair Shedding | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jordan and I am a 23 year old male who is dire need of some advice regarding hair ... A: The only effective way to make a diagnosis of TE or AGA is a scalp biopsy. A 4mm punch biopsy of ... | |
| haair loss | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: i m male 25.recently having too much hair fall,may be due to bad health and fever. i have heard that ... A: Your hair will come back as you have a telogen effluvium which causes shedding of the hair. Egg can ... | |
| androgenetic alopecia | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Respected sir ! i am a dermatology resident. i want ur kind guidance regarding management of AGA. ... A: Dutasteride vs. Finasteride The importance of dual 5a-reductase inhibition in the treatment of male ... | |
| hair loss | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: i m male 25.recently having too much hair fall,may be due to bad health and fever. i have heard that ... A: I do not know of any doctors in India that do hair transplantation. The first to do is to find out ... | |
| Thickening hair | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I have two questions. First, I have thinning hair on top and in the front, but I have very ... A: The most effective treatment for your type of air loss which is male pattern hair loss is hair ... | |
| Beard Hair Loss | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Experts all over on the "allexperts.com" I am a male aged 27 living in Punjab (India) and ... A: Flaky scalp is called seborrheic dermatitis. It can be treated with over ten counter shampoos like ... | |
| Hair loss | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have male pattern baldness on the top of my head and possibly some decline on each side of my ... A: The two treatments that have shown to be effective for male pattern hair loss are Rogaine for Men ... | |
| hair loss | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: i m male 25.i have hair loss now a days as i could not take care of my hair and apply hairoil,as i ... A: Dandruff does not cause hair loss. Dandruff is a superficial form of flaking of the scalp. ... | |
| hair loss | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: i m male 25.i have hair loss now a days as i could not take care of my hair and apply hairoil,as i ... A: Your illness caused your hair loss. The type of hair loss you had is called a telogen effluvium. A ... | |
| hair thinning | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 years old female. My hair loss started a year ago after bleaching my hair for 5 times ... A: Where I trained we were taught that one has to have a ferritin of 50 to grow hair well. To treat ... | |
| No hair growth | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr Fisher, I am a 40 yr old female, and my hair started falling out a few months after I had a flare ... A: where I trained in dermatology, I was taught that the ferritin needed to be 50 to grow hair. If you ... | |
| What could be causing my 2 year olds hair loss and breaking. | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: My daughter who turns 3 in Jan next year has been losing her hair due to breakages it has been ... A: Your child most likely has what is called a hair disorder. There is one that comes to mind that can ... | |
| reason of hair loss and thin hairs | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a female.My age is 31.i am in problem of hair loss and thin hair since childhood.Please give me ... A: The only way to find out why you have hair loss is to have a scalp biopsy. The biopsy is done by a ... | |
| Long lasting hair loss | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female and I was diagnosed with low ferritin in October of 2007. My level ... A: From your history, I would say you have a telogen effluvium. If you want to know for sure have a ... | |
| Natural Hair Loss Supplements? | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have gradually thinning hair and tried Propecia and had an allergic reaction to it (chronic ... A: Natural supplements have not shown scientifically to help hair loss. You can try Rogaine for Men ... | |
| teenage hairloss | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: now here is my problem i am suffering from hair fall from the age of 17 now i am 19 years old. i ... A: There are a number possibilities for your hair loss. You could have what is called alopecia areata. ... | |
| severe hair loss | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i was diagnosed with AGA TE and low ferritan ,my level right now is 17.I find it very hard to ... A: Where I trained the professors taught that you needed a ferritin of 50 to grow hair and yours is ... | |
| 18 & losing eyesbrows and eyelashes | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: My son is 18. I noticed that he lost his eyelashes. And in the middle of his right eyebrow was ... A: Your son most likely has what is called a telogen effluvium where the hair goes into a shedding ... | |
| hair loss | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: 5mg 2 tabs a week. my problem is that I'm suffering of severe hair loss specially the front ... A: I would try the topical called Rogaine or the generic Minoxidil. I assume you are female and ... | |
| 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: From the medications your doctor prescribed, you most likely have what is called male pattern hair ... | |
| hairloss itchy burning scalp | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: My hair started thinning more than 6 months ago, but has in the last couple of months got really bad ... A: A scalp biopsy will help tell what type of hair loss you have. Rogaine for Men which is the ... | |
| No Hair | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: my age 36, sex Female ,how can i recover my hair, i loss totally hair , pls help i facing this ... A: The first thing you have to do is find a cause of your hair loss. This means a 4mm punch biopsy. ... | |
| Retin-A for male hair loss? (and other questions) | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher- I am a 26 year old male with male pattern hair loss; I'd guess that I'm somewhere ... A: You have what is called male pattern hair loss. Using tretinoin helps the rogaine penetrate better ... | |
| Hair Loss | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old woman who started experiencing menopause symptoms 3 years ago. I had severe hot ... A: From what you describe you have what is called a Telogrn Effluvium. This is where the hair goes ... | |
| Regarding Hair fall and thinning | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I am 26 years old from India, presently settled in USA. I started losing hair and hair thinning at ... A: 1 the thickness of your hair depends on the cause of your hair loss. If you have male pattern hair ... | |
| hair damage | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: due to trauma for almost a year my hair volume has decreased almost to half of its original state ... A: It depends on the cause of your hair loss. If you have male pattern hair loss which is genetic you ... | |
| hairloss | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: sir , i am a 23 yr old male. i had pretty gud hair bt now i notice that my hair r falling ... A: I cannot guarantee that any of the home remedies work. Remedies For Hair Loss Featured Remedy ... | |
| hair lost | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I notice losing my hair after my DR.change my azor 5 to azor 10-40mg thank you randy A: You most likely have what is called a telogen effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a ... | |
| hairloss | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: sir , i am a 23 yr old male. i had pretty gud hair bt now i notice that my hair r falling ... A: You must also know that even natural medical treatments have side effects. There is Rogaine for men ... | |
| severe hair loss | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Michael I was wondering if you could help me. I am now at my wits end and ready to give up. I have ... A: Initially you had what is called alopecia areata, thus the circle of hair loss. This hair loss ... | |
| 26 y.o. male - hairloss | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, Hi Dr., I'm a 26 college student who separated from his 2-year-long wife this past summer. ... A: The oral medication of B12 is not that effective for TE. In fact the oral form is a waist of money. ... | |
| Scratched scalp/bald spots | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I had cosmetic surgery three months ago - including an upper forehead lift. About a month and a ... A: Vist you local dermatologist and get a scalp biopsy of one of the lesions, usually a 4mm punch. ... | |
| hair loss | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 years old female. I have telogen effluvium (increased hair loss) for 8 months now. I noticed ... A: If you have a telogen effluvium is can take 12-18 months to grow hair again unless you have a ... | |
| 26 y.o. male - hairloss | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, Hi Dr., I'm a 26 college student who separated from his 2-year-long wife this past summer. ... A: You have a Telogen effluvium (TE) which is caused by the stress you were under from the separation ... | |
| continous shedding | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a 40 years old female from Europe. My hair has been shedding for years, but since it was ... A: You most likely have a scalp condition called telogen effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a ... | |
| Loss in density | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: im an 18 year old male and about 5months ive shaved my hair,prehaps once every 3days until now ive ... A: If your scalp is quite flaky then you have a medical condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This ... | |
| hair thinning | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am 44 years old female. I dye my hair for 14 years without any problem. After repeated ... A: You most likely have multiple problems with your hair. You have overprocessed hair meaning that the ... | |
| Tremendous Hairloss past 1 year | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm really hoping you can help me. Over the past year I have lost a lot of hair. From my mothers ... A: If you have a TE this should resolve on its own. However, it depends on cause of the TE. If you ... | |
| Tremendous Hairloss past 1 year | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm really hoping you can help me. Over the past year I have lost a lot of hair. From my mothers ... A: There is another possibility for your hair loss which is telogen effluvium. This type of hair loss ... | |
| thinning hair, recieting hair line | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old male with thinning hair and a recieting hair line. What are my options to have ... A: You have to realize that hair loss is a multibillion dollar industry. There are many claims over ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium without recovery 1 year later | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I lost 50% of my hair 1 year ago and I'm not seeing any regrowth. The hair loss was triggered by ... A: Even though it has been one year since you had a telogen effluvium it is still possible to grow ... | |
| hair thinning | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: i have increased hair loss for 5-6 months now and i notice hair thinning when i part my hair. I am ... A: Where I trained, I was told that if the ferritin(iron) level is not above 50 a patient will not grow ... | |
| hair thinning | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: i have increased hair loss for 5-6 months now and i notice hair thinning when i part my hair. I am ... A: From what you tell me, your hair is dry and brittle. The treatment for this type of hair problem is ... | |
| Please help me keep my hair. | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could shed some light on my hair loss dilemma. I’m 25 and I’ve recently come ... A: You most likely have what is called male pattern hair loss. This type of hair loss is genetic. The ... | |
| Hair loss at 17. | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old female, I started noticing my hair was getting thinner about two years ago; at ... A: Hair loss can have many causes: thyroid disease, hormonal abnormalities, severe stress, genetics, ... | |
| hair loss | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Dr., My husband noticed I had a huge bald spot on my crown. My Doctor treated me for fungus. It ... A: From what you describe, you most likely have alopecia areata. This may or may not be caused by your ... | |
| Am I going bald? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have extremely thick hair and have always had it. My father is bald, but one of my grandfathers ... A: The typical area for male pattern hair loss to start is the vertex of the scalp where your cowlick ... | |
| hair loss | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 44 years old female. I used to dye my hair (10 years, without any problem). After bleaching and ... A: The only way you will know what truly is going on is a biopsy of the scalp. The doctor uses a 4mm ... | |
| TE Question | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female with telogen effluvium for 2 months from the birth control pill. With all ... A: A scalp biopsy is done as follows. The doctor cleans the scalp with alcohol. The ares is ... | |
| Questions about chronic telogen effluvium | 3/20/2010 |
| 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: If you were my patient this is how I would handle your hair loss. The first thing I would do is a ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions about TE and would be very grateful if you could answer them! In early ... A: TE normall lasts from 12-24 months depending on the severity. With normal hair 90% is in the growth ... | |
| TE Question | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female with telogen effluvium for 2 months from the birth control pill. With all ... A: I see many patients with a telogen effluvium(AGA) that never have AGA. In fact I saw two patients ... | |
| hair fall when i was trying for the trearment of acne | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: sir i am 22yr male. i have acne on my face since 6 year old. 3 year old i checked myself to a ... A: You first need to visit an internist and find out why you have headaches since 6 years of age. You ... | |
| hair loss | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: i do not know if it's stress but my hair breaks off almost balding in the middle of my head and the ... A: If your hair breaks then your hair is fragile and your hair may be over processed. The treatment ... | |
| sudden small bald patch | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I wore a wig over the weekend and suddenly noticed a small bald patch near my hair line its been a ... A: You have a scalp condition called Alopecia Areata. This may be assoicated with thyroid disease thus ... | |
| Allergy, Seborrheic dermatitis & Sinus | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Sinus: I am suffering from Sinus and Dandruff past 10 yrs. When I get up in the morning I get lot of ... A: For your seborrheic dermatitis I recomend Nizoral Shampoo which is over the counter and Promiseb ... | |
| post emenopausal hair thinning/loss | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am 57 and I had an oophorectomy & hysterectomy 1.5 yrs. ago. I experienced hair loss, especially ... A: You most likely have female pattern hair loss. If you want to confirm this then get a scalp biopsy. ... | |
| Rogaine Foam? | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Fisher. I am 34, a lacto-ovo-vegetarian, exercise regularly, about 6% body fat. My hair has been ... A: Rogaine foam has been found to be very successful for male pattern hair loss. You need to use this ... | |
| hair thinning | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 and in the past 5 months i have been noticing my hair more on my hands after i wash my hair, ... A: You most likely have what is called a telogen effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium- Miniaturized Regrowth | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I suffered a Telogen Effluvium about 1 year ago and my regrowth is coming in thinner. Will ... A: Lack of nutrients and deficiencies are not responsible for the hair being thinner. Miniaturized ... | |
| aga | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: first my story started on may 14,09 when i went in to have my hair dyed,during the dying process i ... A: From the biopsy report, I was able to tell that you have a telogen effluvium. The biopsy report ... | |
| Telogen Effluvium- Miniaturized Regrowth | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I suffered a Telogen Effluvium about 1 year ago and my regrowth is coming in thinner. Will ... A: What you need is a scalp biopsy to determine exactly what type of hair loss you have. A telogen ... | |
| aga | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: first my story started on may 14,09 when i went in to have my hair dyed,during the dying process i ... A: You have two issue with your scalp. One issue is that you have a telogen effluvium which is where ... | |
| hair loss | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i met tricologist in hyderabad he said to continue (tugain5%,finpecia)and said to continue for 4 ... A: There are two medication that have been shown to help male pattern hair loss. One is a topical ... | |
| Hairloss | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: im only 16 and im bothered because ive been having this small uhm.. bumps in my scalp and i often ... A: If your hair is thinning you are most likely developing male pattern hair loss. This condition is ... | |
| hair loss in 16 yr old male | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My son had the swine flu back in the beginning of Nov. and hasn't been well since. He's been ... A: Your son most likely has what is called a Telogen Effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a ... | |
| Bleached hair, Hair loss, itchy pink 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: The flaky scalp is called seborrheic dermatitis. You can try over the counter T-Gel which is ... | |
| Bleached hair, Hair loss, itchy pink 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 could have what is called male pattern hair loss which is genetic and the only medication that ... | |
| Androgenetic Alopeceia | 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: Most patients with hair loss take both Minoxidil and Proscar. There are no long term side effects ... | |
| 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. In some men Propecia/Proscar inhibits sex. The man is unable to have an erection. Women are not ... | |
| hair loss and blood pressure medication | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old African American female. I developed high blood pressure while pregnant with my son ... A: The first thing you need to do is to get a scalp biopsy to help with a diagnosis of your hair loss. ... | |
| dry scalp or skin disease | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: i have real dry scalp and every day when i brush my hair dry skin coming out(flaks) i have small ... A: Since this skin condition is controllable but not curable you need to find a shampoo that helps to ... | |
| dry scalp or skin disease | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: i have real dry scalp and every day when i brush my hair dry skin coming out(flaks) i have small ... A: You have a scalp condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This condition is controllable but not ... | |
| Preventing Hair Loss - Naturally? | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 34 years of age and a male. I have noticed my hair on top starting to get thin. My dad has ... A: There are only two medications that have been shown in scientific studies to control male pattern ... | |
| Androgens and Extreme Dieting | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I've recently experienced major hair loss due to extreme weight loss with a crash diet. Now that I ... A: Your hair follicles have not been destroyed. Your poor diet caused the follicle to go into a ... | |
| Androgens and Extreme Dieting | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I've recently experienced major hair loss due to extreme weight loss with a crash diet. Now that I ... A: You have a type of hair loss called a telogen effluvium from your extreme weight loss. This type of ... | |
| hair loss and thinning on crown area | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: i am 26 and my hair line is thinning on crown area over past 6 years. my scalp is oily, i am washing ... A: Oily hair does not lead to hair loss. I have oily hair and I have to shampoo every day or my hair ... | |
| hair loss due to chlorine in water | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old female and I deployed to Afghanistan 2 months ago. After being here a couple ... A: Your hair loss is not caused by the chlorine in the water. You most likely have what is called a ... | |
| finasteride | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Will the 5mg work better than a 1mg fiasteride? Does age play a factor in effectiveness? A: the typical dose of finasteride is 1mg per day. We tell the patient to cut the 5mg tablet into four ... | |
| hair | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I noticed thst a few hairs on the front are small, does it mean im losing my hair or im I getting a ... A: You will have to continue to follow your hair to see if this continues. In male pattern hair loss ... | |
| central centrifugal scarring alopecia (CCSA) | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Fisher I have been experiencing persistent diffused hair loss close to five years now. Its ... A: CCSA is a form of scaring alopecia. One the area scars the hair will not grow back. Using ... | |
| hair | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: my question is little different maybe. I have a lot of hair on all parts of my body.i'm 20. and a ... A: Laser hair removal is the most effective but you would need about 10 treatments to remove the hair. ... | |
| Hair falling | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have no patches symptoms on the body including scalp,beard,pubic,axillae, and eyebrows.though I ... A: Alopecia universalis is total hairloss meaning you would have no hair on your body. Thus, you do ... | |
| Hair falling | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have no patches symptoms on the body including scalp,beard,pubic,axillae, and eyebrows.though I ... A: You need a scalp biopsy of the hair to determine the type of hair loss you have: Male Pattern ... | |
| Diffuse hairloss, Prolactioma and Low Testosterone ? | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been slightly thinning and receding a tiny bit and had a mild case of Seb Dermatitis(no ... A: From what you describe you have Male Pattern Hairloss. The two treatments that are effective for ... | |
| Hair falling | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have no patches symptoms on the body including scalp,beard,pubic,axillae, and eyebrows.though I ... A: If you are losing hair all over your body then it is alopecia universalis. If you are losing hair ... | |
| help! | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: sir you told me to take help of oils and nourishment! my mother says when i was in school i had very ... A: Oils will help dry scalp and dry hair but will not help your hair if it is thinning. Biotin 2.5mg ... | |
| Hair loss after mono | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: My 18 year old son recently (mid September 2009) had mononucleosis. At the same time he had been ... A: Your son most likely has what is called a Telogen Effluvium. This type of hair loss occurs after a ... | |
| Increased shedding with Minoxidil | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 27 year old female. I sent a picture of my scalp to one of the experts here a while ago and he ... A: The way to find out what you have is to go to a dermatologist and get a scalp biopsy. You may have ... | |
| Accutane/LoEstrine 24 FE/Yasmine Hair loss | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I was taking Loestrine 24 FE for about 1.5 years with no hair loss problems. However, I was getting ... A: From your description you have a telogen effluvium. Accutane can cause a telogen effluvium. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey. Im 19 and and I went to the dermatologist because I thought I was experiencing hair loss. The ... A: You may have to scalp conditions going on. You may have a telogen effluvium where the hair goes into ... | |
| Alopecia | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: recently there was hair loss in my scalp.the hair loss was in circular form.the total area was of ... A: You have one or two scalp conditions. You either have male pattern hairless which is genetic or you ... | |
| scalp biopsy results | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Could you help explain what all this means? Biopsy 1(12/10/08 on top of head near crown). No ... A: Miniaturization of the follicles is consistent with female pattern hair loss which is genetic. The ... | |
| thinning hair | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm men and 24 years old.mor than 15 month ago i had several stress after that time all my hair in ... A: The best thing to do is to have a scalp biopsy to determine what type of hair loss your have. You ... | |
| Hair regrowth | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old Caucasian male, when I was 18 I noticed hair loss on my temples but about a year ... A: This could be the hair that grew back. In time the hair could grow back to its normal thickness. ... | |
| hair loss due to yasmin | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: so i have been using yasmin for 3 to 4 yrs now and ive noticed how my thick black hair has become so ... A: Did your dermatologists do a scalp biopsy to determine the type of hair loss you have? You may be ... | |
| hair loss | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I am 32 years old I have 4 children every time I have gotten pregnant I have experienced some hair ... A: You need a biopsy of your scalp to determine why you are losing hair. You may be developing Female ... | |
| confused about rogaine | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm only 21 years old and already have thinning hair, and a mild receding hairline..i would be ... A: 33% of the patients using Rogaine grow hair, another 33% will stop hair loss and about 33% see no ... | |
| Hair loss | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have always had healthy hair, In 2003 i became anorexic and bulimic i have had professional help ... A: The best thing for you to do is to get a biopsy of your scalp. This will help tell the doctor what ... | |
| your answer to my question | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Fisher for always responding. Your last answer threw me for a loop and I need you to elaborate. You ... A: With all of the dermatology meetings that I attend, no dermatologist prescribes Yasmin or Spiro to ... | |
| female pattern baldness | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I am suffering from female pattern baldness and would like to get some clear answers to the ... A: 1)In some patients the hair can grow back with the right medication. Topical minoxidil 5% is the ... | |
| Womens AGA | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a great derm and will ask her to do a biopsy, as you suggested. Unfortunately, the earliest ... A: Hair loss is not treated with spiro and yasmin. The problem you may have is that if you go off of ... | |
| Womens AGA | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a great derm and will ask her to do a biopsy, as you suggested. Unfortunately, the earliest ... A: If you are having tangles with your hair, I would try a conditioner after you shampoo. This should ... | |
| Post menopausal hair loss | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a 55 year old woman who had an oophorectomy and hysterectomy 1 year ago. I am experiencing ... A: Avodart or Propecia does not work in women. I have been to many meetings where this was discussed ... | |
| hair loss distress | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: i know you get alotta questions but please try and address all my worries as iv been worried sick ... A: From your description you have what is called male pattern hair loss. If you want to be sure of the ... | |
| Post menopausal hair loss | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a 55 year old woman who had an oophorectomy and hysterectomy 1 year ago. I am experiencing ... A: I have never seen increased hair shedding with Rogaine. It is very rare to get facial hair with ... | |
| hair loss and accutane for 14 yo dtr | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: My 14 yo daughter just finished accutane. She was on low dose over about a one year period. 10 mg 3x ... A: This can be a side effect of accutane and resolves with time as in a few months. B12 shots help ... | |
| Post menopausal hair loss | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a 55 year old woman who had an oophorectomy and hysterectomy 1 year ago. I am experiencing ... A: I would try over the counter Rogaine for Men. The reason you use Rogaine for Men is because it is ... | |
| teenage baldness | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: i am fifteen, and am wondering about a moderately bald spot on my head. I feel like i have had it ... A: You most likely have a scalp condition called Alopecia Areata. This scalp condition may or may not ... | |
| Hair Loss/Growth | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher: Im being treated for AGA with spiro,Yasmin and Rogaine 5%. I now have hair of all ... A: The one way to tell what is going on with your scalp is to have a scalp biopsy. The biopsy will ... | |
| my hair loss | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: .. there is a little bit of heredity involved but there must be a way to prevent it.... ... A: There are two medications for hair loss that have been shown to be effective. One is Rogaine for ... | |
| psoriasis | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Fisher i am suffering from psoriasis of the scalp which was diagnosed two years back. before it i ... A: You have a number of options to help your scalp:1) topical cortisone like Temovate Scalp Solutions, ... | |
| Hair Falling with itch | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, Just in less than a year I have noticed that my hair has thinned out a lot, like 60% is ... A: You could have both conditions which is common. Telogen effluvium makes Male Pattern Hairless ... | |
| please help me ! | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: sir, my problem is that i loose a lot of hair when i shampoo, but for the whole day then i don't. i ... A: You could have what is called a telogen effluvium where the hair goes into a shedding phase. This ... | |
| Hair thinning | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: About 2 months ago I started noticing my hair was thinning and now it is really bad enough that i ... A: In rare cases Toprol XL can cause hair loss but I would not stop the medication without talking to ... | |
| Eyebrow Hair Loss | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: But i wonder if i can get b12 shot to my eyebrows because as much as i know those kind of treatments ... A: Cortisone shots into the area can also help your eyebrow hair loss. I would inject 2.5mg/cc and ... | |
| Hair Fall | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I m 26 year old male having the problem of hair fall. My hairs are falling very fast and the ratio ... A: Hair loss can be caused by many things: oral medications, severe stress, thyroid disease, male or ... | |
| Eyebrow Hair Loss | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Fisher I've been suffering from eyebrow hair loss for 1.5 years.There is no problem with my skin ... A: From your description of your hair problems, you most likely have a telogen effluvium. We treat ... | |
| Allopecia Areata | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have a small bald patch above my left ear for about 7 years now because of Allopecia ... A: Intralesional steroid injections are only effective if hair follicles are present. If there are no ... | |
| hair loss | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering from hair loss. 4 years back, i was under a lot of stress and i lost about ... A: From your picture it does not appear that you have male pattern hair loss. Weight loss and poor ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Fisher I'm a 30 yr old female experiencing hair loss since my early 20s. I have lost 60% of my ... A: Your ferritin level is fine. Where I trained the professors stated that if the ferritin is below 50 ... | |
| Hair Thinning @ 20? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey there doc, I'm 20 years old (today!) and a male who has been noticing a lot of thinning in my ... A: There are a number of things you should do. First get a scalp biopsy to determine the type of hair ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Fisher I'm a 30 yr old female experiencing hair loss since my early 20s. I have lost 60% of my ... A: I would try the medication for another 1 1/2 months. If you see no effect then the treatment is not ... | |
| Hair loss & anxiety | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm 47, female, non-premenpausal, 5'5 and 123 pounds. I have anxiety, some depression and suffer ... A: Severe stress can indeed make your hair loss worse. The best thing to do is to get a biopsy of your ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a female of 51 years. In January of 2008 I noticed a spot of hair missing behine my ear. It ... A: Alopecia areata can be related to thyroid disease so you should have your thyroid checked. The ... | |
| EYEBROW LOSS | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN HAVING DRY FLAKY SKIN UNDER MY EYEBROWS FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. I USE A SAFETY PIN TO ... A: You most likely have what is called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This skin condition is caused by a yeast ... | |
| Finasteride Side Effects | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Fisher. I have MPB and my doctor started me on Finasteride, 1mg a day. It comes in a 5mg tablet ... A: These can be side effects of the medication. I would stop taking this medication. Are you taking ... | |
| hair baldness | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm 36 years old and having many close round patches about the size of coin (Doctors called it ... A: Alopecia areata my be associated with thyroid disease, so you would need to have your thyroid ... | |
| Female hair loss | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23-year old healthy female. For the past 4-5 years I have experienced periods of hair loss ... A: The first thing I would do is to go to a dermatologist and get a scalp biopsy to determine the type ... | |
| Hair loss--what can be done? | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Fisher: I am 64 years old. At age 13, I developed a bald spot on the top of my head (forward). I ... A: Was a biopsy of the scalp ever done to determine the cause of your hair loss. The most common ... | |
| "BALDING " | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I AM A 21 YEAR OLD GUY ..I HAV BEEN USING LOT OF HAIR STRAIGHTENING CREAMS, HAIR GEL SINCE I WAS 15 ... A: The first thing to do is to make sure of the cause of your hair loss. I suspect male pattern hair ... | |
| sudden hair loss in my mustache | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I am vijay from India. I am 39 years old man. I observed hair loss on my left side mustache ... A: You most likely have alopecia areata. This skin condition is autoimmune meaning that the body is ... | |
| Thin, patchy hair after BMT | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I had a bone marrow transplant three years ago to treat leukaemia. It was a success, which is great, ... A: We use Minoxidil all the time with the women that have hair loss. But if your doctor states you ... | |
| teenage girl hair loss | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My 17 year old daughter has been diagnosed with tellogen effluvim. she has been expeiencing the ... A: The first thing to do is to try and find the cause of the telogen effluvium. Causes include going on ... | |
| Thinning hair in my teenage son | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My son turned 13 two years ago. When he was 13 and a half he was going through hormonal changes ( ... A: Was a biopsy of the scalp done to rule out Male Pattern Hairloss? This will tell you exactly if the ... | |
| hair loss | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been told that when you lose your hair by your face like below the temples it scars and ... A: What you have been told is incorrect. Scars develop only after significant trauma to the skin and ... | |
| hair loss | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: Since 1 year i am increase my hair and now my hairs are enough long means my front hair is long ... A: The first thing you have to do is to find out why your hairs are falling out. Causes of hair loss ... | |
| Sudden, Diffuse Hair Loss - Twice in 4 Years | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have for the past two weeks been experiencing a considerable amount of diffuse head hair loss ... A: You could have a combination of telogen effluvium and Male Pattern Hair loss. These two conditions ... | |
| HAIR LOSS and WHITE HAIR | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm 21 years old (male). I live in India. I've been having white hair from the age of 15 but i had ... A: Is there any history of hair loss in your family? You could have a scalp condition called Male ... | |
| hair cloning | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i did my hair transplant (flap method)in 1996 .later in 2004 one non-expert plastic surgeon ... A: The only effective way to increase the hair on your head at the present time is to do individual ... | |
| please help | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: .well i currently have a problem with my hair. i am 16 years old but my hair has been falling out ... A: You most likely have a condition called telogen effluvium. This is where the hair cycle goes into a ... | |
| bald spot | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: .my bald spot occured the first time wen i was in 4th grade.. now m 21 yrs old and its keep coming ... A: You most likely have a scalp condition called alopecia areata. This scalp condition may be ... | |
| 20 year old losing hair | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old male and recently I have noticed I am shedding a lot more hair from scalp than ... A: There are two possibilities for your shedding. You could have a telogen effluvium where the hair ... | |
| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have written to you in the past. I'm still trying to deal with my daughters hair loss. I ... A: The only way to be sure of the diagnosis is to do a scalp biopsy. The biopsy will tell you if it is ... | |
| unwanted hairfall | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: greetings! i am 21y/o. i notice that whenever i shampoo my hair, looking at my hands i see strands ... A: You can loose 100 hairs a day which would be considered normal. If you loose more than 100 hairs a ... | |
| g | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: tellogen effluvium........i am in the first classification in the norwood scale.......the issue is ... A: Shaving your head will not alter the course of Male Pattern Hair loss. Male Pattern Hair loss can ... | |
| Hair shedding vs. hair thinning | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a twenty year old male suffering from a visible decrease in scalp density. I would ... A: Telogen effluvium(TE) is where the hairs go into a shedding phase. This can last for months to over ... | |
| Discoloration | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My circumstance; basically i am 24 years old. The entire top portion of my head is bald; thus ... A: If the hair is discolored the only option you have is to dye your hair the color you wish. If the ... | |
| hair loss | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: my father's uncle was bald. My father isn't, he just has a bit of receding hair lines on the sides ... A: The answer is that you may retain your hair or you may loose it. There is no way to predict if you ... | |
| hairloss | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: effluvium and MPB........my question to you is that the area where the MPB starts(the temples of my ... A: Telogen effluvium is where the hair goes into a shedding phase. The shedding of your hair can mimic ... | |
| alopeica totalis | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: what is proper treamtment of alopecia totalis. is calosol is helpful solution. i didnt get any ... A: You are welcome to try Calosol. I have no experience with this product. The problem with these ... | |
| hairloss | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: effluvium and MPB........my question to you is that the area where the MPB starts(the temples of my ... A: With MPB the hair shaft reduces in diameter. This reduction continues untill there is no more hair. ... | |
| Eyebrow dandruff | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 25. My eyebrow hairs have started falling in the recent times. Basically, there are some ... A: You have a condition called seborrheic dermatitis. This condition is genetic but is controlable. I ... | |
| women's hair loss and spironolactone | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, You never seem to mention the use of spironolactone for female pattern hair loss. Both my ... A: There are many causes and types of hair loss. Telogen effluvium where the hair goes into a shedding ... | |
| hair loss | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: 2 days ago i found two bold patches on my head they are round and very soft.i just recently had two ... A: If you have two circular round spots with no hair then you have a condition called Alopecia areata. ... | |
| hair | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm men and 23 years old.my hair very thin and change color from 6 month ago and every day are oily ... A: You either have what is called male pattern hair loss which is genetic and treated with topical ... | |
| Patches of hair loss on leg | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My son, who is 38 years old, has recently developed pain in his left lower leg. The leg is red and ... A: There are a number of possibilities for the pain. The one that needs immediate treatment is a blood ... | |
| Vitamin imbalances and hair loss | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been losing my hair since I was about 20. It was consistent but never too rampant. I had ... A: From your description you most likely have what is called a Telogen Effluvium. This is where the ... | |
| skin | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I am men and 23 years old.seven month ago I have several stress and after that my all body hair thin ... A: There is another form of hair loss with isolated areas of hair loss called alopecia areata. We ... | |
| skin | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am men and 23 years old.seven month ago I have several stress and after that my all body hair thin ... A: What you have is not a vitamin deficiency. Have you had your thyroid checked? From your ... | |
| telogen effluvium | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i am suffering from both male pattern baldness and telogen effluvium........i dont want to use any ... A: You can use Rogaine on your scalp to help regrow your hair or the oral prescription medication ... | |
| te from iron | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: i've had trouble keeping my iron up...last month i finally got my ferritin up to 80 and we are ... A: Telogen effluvium or hair shedding can be caused by low iron. Where I trained I was taught that the ... | |
| male pattern baldness | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: finally i have decided to go with medication so i am confused what to choose 1.ROGAIN 2.PROPECIA ... A: I have many patients that use Rogaine without any difficulty. I would use Rogaine first. Nioxin is ... | |
| hair thinning | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: well i heard that telogen effluvium lasts up to 4 months and i am suffering from past december(due ... A: There are two medication that have shown to be effective for hair loss. One is Rogaine for Men ... | |
| Mustache hair loss | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband recently lost half of his mustache on the right side of his face and it is not growing ... A: This condition could be caused by the injections he is receiving. Another possibility is that he ... | |
| 17 yr. old female hair loss | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Update: I took my daughter to the dermatologist and she said it was TE due to Yasmin. Also, the ... A: Hair loss caused by TE is very common. In our clinic we treat TE with B12 shots once per month. We ... | |
| hair loss | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: i am a male.sir i am loosing my hair.sir please tell me how can i get my hair back.sir please ... A: The first thing you have to do is to find a cause for your hair loss. The common causes are: ... | |
| teenage hair loss | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about my hair loss. i am a 17 year old male asian. recently i noticed that when i ... A: You can loose 100 hair a day and that is considered normal. More than 100 hairs lost per day is not ... | |
| hair and skin | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm man and 23 years old and live in dubai.from 7 month ago my hair i think all body hair thin ... A: The cause of this type of hair loss can be: oral medications that cause hair loss, thyroid diseases, ... | |
| hait thinning | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: i am a 18 year old male ,Sir recently after loosing 25-30kilos my hair has become thin....ie people ... A: Your hair loss could be tied to your weight loss. This condition(weight loss) causes a telogen ... | |
| Hair Severely breaking | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: My hair is breaking so bad its as though its cutting it self, i can hold a strand up to the light ... A: If your hair is breaking that usually means that your hair is over processed and thus too dry. You ... | |
| hair loss | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: sir, i m male 24 indian boy.i masturbted for last 6 years almost daily. but now some side effects ... A: Whether or not you will get your hair back depends on what caused your hair loss to begin with. You ... | |
| 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: You can loose 100 hairs a day and that is considered normal. Causes of hair loss include: thyroid ... | |
| Irregular shaped bald spot | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I've been doing a lot of research on the internet to determine what type of hair loss I have and I ... A: The hair loss is most likely associated with he growth that you have in your scalp. You could have ... | |
| Hair Re growing is possible ? | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Good Day Fisher, Since last 4 months , due to dandruff I cut my hair very short , I lost average of ... A: Decrease in hair diameter indicates male or female pattern hair loss which is genetic. We treat ... | |
| Hair Re growing is possible ? | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Good Day Fisher, Since last 4 months , due to dandruff I cut my hair very short , I lost average of ... A: You can use oil on your hair. If your hair is dry you need a good conditioner. I go a salon outlet ... | |
| Hair loss | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I've been having scalp problems for a little over a year. The symptoms I've had are itching of the ... A: Tar shampoos and Ketoconazole shampoo are both used to treat seborrehic dermatitis. I do not ... | |
| dht | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: i see so many shampoos that claim they can remove dht...isnt that something within your body not on ... A: DHT causes the hair follicles to miniaturize meaning that the diameter of the hair follicle ... | |
| Hair Re growing is possible ? | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Good Day Fisher, Since last 4 months , due to dandruff I cut my hair very short , I lost average of ... A: If you have over 100 hair lost a day then you do have problems. Thus, 50 hairs is not considered ... | |
| Hair loss | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been having scalp problems for a little over a year. The symptoms I've had are itching of the ... A: Ketoconazone will not stop hair loss as that is used to kill the yeast like organisms that cause ... | |
| Hair loss | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been having scalp problems for a little over a year. The symptoms I've had are itching of the ... A: From your description you have two skin conditions. One is Seborrheic Dermatitis. Seb Derm does ... | |
| hair loss | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I am 27 years old and have always had a VERY thick head of hair and I have a very low ... A: What the dermatologicst would be to do a scalp biopsy. This will tell if this a MPB or Telogen ... | |
| Eyelashes | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. About three years ago half of the lashes on my right eye fell out (right in ... A: You most likely have what is called alopecia areata which is an isolated area of hair loss. ... | |
| hair loss | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I am 27 years old and have always had a VERY thick head of hair and I have a very low ... A: You most likely have what is called Male Pattern hair loss which is genetic. Since this is genetic ... | |
| Hair breaking off mainly at hair line. | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Over the past few months my hair has been falling out and breaking off very easily i.e more hair ... A: If your hair is breaking then your hair is fragile from over processing. You would need to use a ... | |
| Teenage hair loss | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My 18 year old son has patches appearing where the hair seems to have disappeared, on his face and ... A: You son most likely has what is called alopecia areata. This type of hair loss is genetic and is ... | |
| 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: DHT does indeed cause male pattern hair loss. However, this does not mean that you have excess ... | |
| Dry skin under eyebrow and eyebrow-hair loss | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I thought I'd say everything in case there's vital information that could help you answer my ... A: Your eyebrows should grow back in time if you stop playing with them. If your eyebrows are scaly ... | |
| telogen effluvium | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been having diffuse hair loss for somewhere between 5-6 months. Everytime i run my hand ... A: The only way you can tell for sure if you have a telogen effluvium is a scalp biopsy by a ... | |
| VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE HELP | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Dr.Fisher, Hello I am writing to you about my skin. Starting after a lot of stress I started ... A: I have never seen Rosacea on the trunk. I have only seen rosacea on the face. One the neck it is ... | |
| VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE HELP | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Dr.Fisher, Hello I am writing to you about my skin. Starting after a lot of stress I started ... A: I have seen two-three patients with a weird rash that turned out to be a skin reaction to lymphoma. ... | |
| Treatments | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about the hair loss treatments. First, in you opinion, which is more ... A: I have never seen any studies that show foam or liquid is better. If you like the foam then use it ... | |
| natural ways to make your hair darker | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: this question is not about hair loss, its about hair in general. Are there any ways to naturally ... A: I have been to many medical meetings about hair. I have never heard or read that you can change ... | |
| hair loss | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: it's about 2 months that i am expieriencing hair loss. every time that i take a shower I saw alot of ... A: Hair loss has many causes: Severe Stress, Crash Diets, anemia, genetics or hereditary factors, ... | |
| diffuse hair loss | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Im a 23 year old male. I have been experiencing extensive hair thinning over the past year and a ... A: For you hair to hair loss to resolve, it take 12-18 months for most patients. You can try over the ... | |
| Rogaine Foam | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an unusual problem. I have been on Rogaine liquid for quite a while and it works pretty ... A: I do not believe that the rogaine foam is causing hair loss. This area is too specific for Rogaine ... | |
| Difuse hair lose and skin problem | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: michal s.fisher I'm 23 years old and had several chronic stress 6month ago when I worked in shoes ... A: There are a number of hair loss conditions that affect the whole body. There is Alopecia Universalis ... | |
| Difuse hair lose and skin problem | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: michal s.fisher I'm 23 years old and had several chronic stress 6month ago when I worked in shoes ... A: If your hair is shedding you have what is called a telogen effluvium. Any kind of stressor can cause ... | |
| Diffuse Hair Borderline Hyperthyroid, High Ferritin Low Iron! | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: , I've been experiencing diffuse hair loss ALL OVER MY BODY for around 2 years now! Leg hair ... A: ANA stands for anti-nuclear antibody and is a marker for lupus. Lupus is one of the many diseases ... | |
| 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: The blood work we draw for hair loss is: Ana, RPR, TSH, CBC+Diff, Comp Metabolic Panel, DHEAS, Total ... | |
| 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: Most likely you have what is called a Telogen Effluvium. This is where the hair goes into a ... | |
| PCOS | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I suspect I have cysts on my ovaries. I have lost more than 1/2 of the volume in my hair the last ... A: The first thing to do is to get a scalp biopsy to determine the cause of your hair loss. If it is ... | |
| hair loss and b12 | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Ive been taking b12 to stop hair loss based on info on this forum (not sure whch expert) and my ... A: When a female patient has a telogen effluvium or their hair is shedding we give B12 shots once a ... | |
| Hair loss | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher - Some hairs that I pick up from the floor or from the brush have white bulbs and others ... A: The hairs with a bulb on the end are coming out by the roots. This type of hair loss is called a ... | |
| hair thinning over entire scalp!!! | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: ok.. i got a lot going on.. but my hair thinning is number 1 right now.. but I'll try to some up ... A: There are a number of things you can do to help find out what is causing you hair loss. The first ... | |
| permenant hair loss? | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I had a boil about the size of a dime on the back of my head and the hair on top of it is gone. it ... A: Hair loss will depend on how deep the boil was in your skin. If the boil was deep there are greater ... | |
| hair loss due to alcohol or sick liver | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: i have a hair loss is just because of sick liver..... i do consume more alcohol and smoke once a ... A: There are many causes of hair loss: Anemia, oral medications, hormonal abnormalities, systemic ... | |
| Chronic TE | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Does Chronic TE always kick start androgenetic alopecia? What would be the odds of a 17 year old ... A: TE is totally separate from androgenetic alopecia. With TE the hair goes into a shedding cycle ... | |
| Vaccine induced hairloss | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My husband is 45 years old with very straight, thick (both in diameter and volume)suddenly started ... A: Before I would made a diagnosis of diffuse alopecia areata, I would want a scalp biopsy to make sure ... | |
| 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: It depends on how much you want your hair to grow. I have patients that use both medications and ... | |
| Vaccine induced hairloss | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My husband is 45 years old with very straight, thick (both in diameter and volume)suddenly started ... A: I believe that your husband has two forms of hair loss. He certainly has what is called a Telogen ... | |
| 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: There is only one medication that may help your hair grow. That medication is Rogaine for Men and ... | |
| hair loss | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am young and i havent lost a significant amount of hair but i am loosing my hair how can i stop my ... A: It depends on what type of hair loss you have. If you have male pattern hair loss the only ... | |
| 17 yr. old female hair loss | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Hell again Dr. Fisher - I am still trying to figure out my daughters situation. All labs were ... A: Your daughter most likely has two forms of hair loss. One type is traction alopecia from wearing a ... | |
| hair loss, skin lesions | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a 22 year old female with an ongoing history of hair loss for the past 3 years. I have ... A: I would recommend that you get another scalp biopsy to try and find out what the cause of your hair ... | |
| hair miniaturization from low ferritin | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I suffered a severe telogen effluvium this year. Blood work after supplementing with iron for three ... A: Anemia or low ferritin causes a scalp condition called a Telogen Effluvium. A Telogen Effluvium is ... | |
| Thinning Hair | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and my hair is thinning. The scalp can be seen through the hairs and the thinning ... A: You most likely have male pattern hair loss which is genetic. Treatment is with Rogaine for Men or ... | |
| dermatch or toppix | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: are both dermatch and toppik safe to use when expecting regrowth? do they clog the hair follicles or ... A: There are no scientific studies to show side effects of the topical medications you are using. ... | |
| dermatch or toppix | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: are both dermatch and toppik safe to use when expecting regrowth? do they clog the hair follicles or ... A: Dermatch or toppix are both used for hair loss but the problem you have is that there are no ... | |
| Is there a treatment for tellogen effluvium | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a 22 year old female who has had experienced chronic shedding on and off for the past ... A: The treatment we use for Telogen Effluvium is as follows and is usually very effective. We treat ... | |
| Hair loss and inching | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: This was an answer given last yr for hair inching and loss: " High-potency topical corticosteroids ... A: The first thing you need to know is the type of hair loss you have. Is this female pattern hair ... | |
| 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 only way you can know for certain if you have TE or MPB is to do have a biopsy of your scalp ... | |
| thining hair and change in texture | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am a 34 yar old woman.always had great healthy very thik hair.last year had some emotional and ... A: The only option you have to find out the cause of your hair loss is a scalp biopsy. If you have ... | |
| hair loss | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: i wear a skin type(rubbery membrane) partial hairpiece on the top of my head. my hair tends to look ... A: If your hair is greasy you should shampoo with a detergent shampoo to get rid of the oil. I have to ... | |
| hair transplants | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Is hair that is transplanted safe later from TE. Im waiting on regrowth from iron loss but if it ... A: Telogen effluvium can affect all of the hair including transplanted hair. Female pattern or genetic ... | |
| hair loss at 21. | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: .i am atul jain from india.i m 21 years old and i am experiencing hairloss from past 5-6 years..i ... A: You most likely have what is called male pattern hair loss. This type of hair loss is genetically ... | |
| Diagnosed with Telogen Effluvium | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a scalp biopsy taken after noticing serious hair loss over a period of 8 months and ... A: A scalp biopsy will not lie. Thus, if the scalp biopsy shows a telogen effluvium you have a telogen ... | |
| hair breakage | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: what would make your hair break all over your head, but only on the outside facing lets say the sun. ... A: Your hair could be over processed. Over processing makes one's hair dry and birttle. This could ... | |
| Breastfeeding and hairloss | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old female, and I've been breast feeding my daughter for a year now. I've always had ... A: Your hair loss is from the pregnancy and not breast feeding. The type of hair loss you have is ... | |
| Hair loss- low ferritin? | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: FIsher, My hair has been shedding like crazy since April 2006. I was told by a derm at that point ... A: Shedding of your hair or telogen effluvium is usually caused by a major stress event on your body. ... | |
| Hair loss | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I am from India and i am 22 year old,my hairs are falling very much from last 6 months.I believe ... A: Causes of hair loss include: thyroid disease, oral medications that cause hair loss, severe stress, ... | |
| losing hair | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I am African American and I put a store relaxer in my hair by Optima in Dec. 07. This is the first ... A: If the spot is round then you could have alopecia areata which can be in some cases related to ... | |
| Discouraged for years... | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a 22 years old biracial women. I have been dealing with hair loss for 10 years. It started ... A: You could have a condition called telogen effluvium. This scalp condition is associated shedding of ... | |
| Patchy facial hair loss | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: As recently as two months ago I noticed that I've been having patchy facial hair loss... I'm 21 ... A: Patchy hair loss can be caused by many things: 1)thyroid disease, 2)Sexually transmitted diseases, ... | |
| Topical Hydrocortisone | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I am 53 and have male pattern balding. I have had a transplant for my hairline. I have been using ... A: If you use over the counter Cortaid or Cortisone 10, there is less of a chance for thinning of the ... | |
| information about hair fall | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: turned 21 last november .i have been losing my hair since last 3 to 4 yrs(losing 112to15 hairs a day ... A: You most likely have what is called male pattern hair loss. This type of hair loss is genetic. ... | |
| hair loss | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: i have itchy scalp and hair loss,i dont get much of the white stuff when i scratch and i think i ... A: You have two skin conditions: 1)seborrheic dermatitis which is genetic and controllable but not ... | |
| eyebrow loss | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: im 26 years old, female. is it possible to lose hair in one eyebrow? ive noticed that the hair on my ... A: Eyebrow loss is common. The condition is usually called Alopecia Areata. This condition can be ... | |
| Dry and damaged hairs | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My hairs have become dry and they look very fragile. They are becoming weak due to dryness.Allthough ... A: One of the ways to help dry and damaged hair is to use a conditioner on your hair. In general ... | |
| diffuse hair loss | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping you wouldn't mind giving me a second opinion. I have a rare (and fairly painful) ... A: The biopsy will tell you what type of hair loss you have as in Telogen Effluvium but it will not ... | |
| Hair Loss | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have recently been but on thyroid medication for an underactive thyroid. One of the symptoms was ... A: In some patients the hair will thicken and in other it will not. You still have to have your ... | |
| laser hair rejuvinator | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Do these work? Thanks. john A: The laser hair rejuvinator is not as effective as Rogaine for Men or Propecia. Rogaine for Men is ... | |
| Hair loss in teen | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I believe I wrote to you before about hair loss in my 16 yr. old girl. The hair loss ... A: On the sides this can be traction alopecia especially if she wears her hair in a pony tail. It ... | |
| chronic hair shedding | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: ive been losing hair for 2 years. started out low on iron and was taking elavil (tricyclic ... A: There are medications you can take if you have what is called a telogen effluvium. This condition ... | |
| Follicles damaged by chemical relaxer | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: Some years ago I straightened my hair with a chemical relaxer and I completely ruined my hair. ... A: The first thing to do is to get a biopsy of your scalp to determine the cause of your hair loss. If ... | |
| Hair loss in teen | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I believe I wrote to you before about hair loss in my 16 yr. old girl. The hair loss ... A: Stress normally does not last this long. I would have a biopsy of the scalp done to determine the ... | |
| Propecia vs avodart | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I have recently began using (Finpecia) a generic version made by Cipla. I have a friend who is on ... A: Avodart is superior because it blocks both enzymes that form DHT which is the cause of male pattern ... | |
| Help with receding hairline in young, confused man | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I've read a lot about hair loss on the Internet and am left with a few questions that even ... A: 1) there is no link between dandruff and hair loss 2) you may have hair loss in your family that ... | |
| Hair loss | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am from India, and i have been having this problem for last 2 to 3 years. I am 23 ... A: The first thing to do is to find a cause of your hair loss. Hair loss from the side can be from ... | |
| hair loss | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I am 22 year old man and suffering from hair loss since last 3 years. 5 years ago i suffered from a ... A: How do you know that your hair loss is not hereditary? Have you had a scalp biopsy of the site? ... | |
| hair loss | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I am 12 years old.My hair is falling in bunches whenever I comb or even when I softly tug it.This is ... A: You most likely have a condition called a Telogen Effluvium. This condition is caused by the hair ... | |
| hair lose | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: i have blonde hair so it is very noticeable. One of my friends says it may be because i am using to ... A: Causes of hair loss indude: thyroid disease, going on or off of birth control pills, hormonal ... | |
| Teen female hair loss | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My 16 year old daugher is losing her hair. The sides near the temple are the worse and there is a ... A: If she wears a pony tail she could have a condition called traction alopedia. The pulling of the ... | |
| Teen female hair loss | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My 16 year old daugher is losing her hair. The sides near the temple are the worse and there is a ... A: If your daughter wears a pony tail, your daughter has traction alopecia. Traction alopecia means ... | |
| Eyebrow hair loss | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been plucking my eyebrows on and off for a few years now, and in one spot it is almost ... A: You can use Rogaine on the eyebrows. Do not get Rogaine in the eyes and if too much hair grows then ... | |
| hair loss in temples | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair loss around the temples. I usually (almost always) wear my hair in a ... A: The last meeting that I went to that discussed hair loss in women discussed Rogaine or Minoxidil. ... | |
| female hair loss | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old female whose hair has slowly been thinning over the last year and a half...I had ... A: The first thing to do is to find out the cause of your hair loss. Treatment will not help unless ... | |
| hair loss | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: since i moved to dubai i have been having hair loss.i never had any hair loss problems.being a girl ... A: Hair loss has many causes: thyroid disease, stress, diets, hormonal abnormalities, oral medications, ... | |
| Hair pain | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I am facing Hair Pain on and off since one year. No burning sensation at all but pain is getting ... A: Where are you having the discomfort of the hair pain? Is it scalp, face,back? Are there pustules ... | |
| hair | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: sir,i am 26yrs old.my problem is there is no hair on my chest areas.which ointment can i apply for ... A: There is no guarantee that any topical or oral mediation will help you grow hair on your chest. ... | |
| hair loss in temples | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair loss around the temples. I usually (almost always) wear my hair in a ... A: When you use rogaine use Rogaine for Men as it is stronger than Rogaine for Women. There is a ... | |
| Finasteride dose | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have started on finasteride last month. I figured I would start on a low dose (to judge the ... A: The company that produces finasteride states that you have to wait for 6-12 months to determine if ... | |
| hair loss | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm 18 and I'm worried about hair loss. Everytime I run my hand on head, 4-5 hairs fall, thus I have ... A: You can loose up to 100 hairs a day and that is considered normal. The type of hair loss you ... | |
| 25 Yrs with Severe Hair LOSS | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I permed my hair and lost my hair. More than Half of my head has no hair. It grows less than an half ... A: The are of number of scalp conditions that can cause the type of hair loss you describe: Oral ... | |
| regarding laser treatment for hair removal | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am Shalini(Female). I have unwanted hair on my upperlip, cheek and chin. I'm planning for a ... A: The hair laser works great for brown or black hair. The laser does not work for blond or gray hair. ... | |
| Hair loss after baby | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I had a baby 14 months ago, when she was about 6 months old I noticed that I was loosing a lot of ... A: You most likely have what is called a Telogen Effluvium. This happens after a stressful event on ... | |
| Hairloss | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks fro taking my question. My question is no different than the many you have no ... A: There is one product that may help and that is Avodart. You would need to take 2-3 pills per week. ... | |
| discoloration spotson hairline | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Now it has become worse where it is a lighter color than my skin tone. The spots also become over ... A: From your description, you most likely have a scalp condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This ... | |
| NJ water and hair loss | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved to north New Jersey from abroad and I see that I am losing a lot of my hair ... A: I have never heard of water causing hair loss unless it had toxins associated with it. Causes of ... | |
| testosterone booster in relation to hair loss. | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: Here's my story. I'm a nineteen year old college student looking to put on some muscle (trust me ... A: You can loose 100 hairs a day and that is considered normal. I would not worry about the loss of ... | |
| Hair loss | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My name is Vikash, I am 25yrs old and have been facing the hair loss problem for the last 3yrs, one ... A: The aloe vera product you are using will not cause further hair loss. For males we recommend Rogaine ... | |
| I got a scalp biopsy as you suggested. What do you think of the results? | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old male who was previously very hairy. For the last 5 months, I have been ... A: The diagnosis includes: 1)Male pattern hair loss which is genetic. Also called male pattern ... | |
| Internal Bleeding | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: As i already have told you that I have been losing hair since 1997. I had met with a major accident ... A: After a major accident, you can lose hair. That type of hair loss is called a Telogen Effluvium. ... | |
| Low ferritin level | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I've been losing hair since 1997 & last year i came to know that my ferritin level is very low.It ... A: Hair loss can have many causes: thyroid disease, systemic diseases like lupus and others, hormones, ... | |
| Rapid hair loss after several years on propecia | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I began losing my hair approximately 12-13 years ago due to male pattern baldness. I began taking ... A: From you description, you most likely have two problems with hair loss. One is male pattern which ... | |
| any visible difference between hair shed due to MPB and those shed naturally due to telogen phase? | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I wanted to know what is the visible difference between hair shed due to normal telogen ... A: There is a huge differenct between MPB and Telogen Effluvium. With the telogen effluvium the hair ... | |
| hair turned white from shock | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, Thanks for volunteering. Please direct me to a different category is my question is out of ... A: Some genes are more sensitive to changes in the body than arothers. There are many types of ... | |
| Hair Breakage | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I've been experiencing Hair Breakage for about 8 months now. Originally I thought it was because of ... A: Your hair has become over processed and thus too dry. The dryness of the hair causes the hair to ... | |
| Hair Loss | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm living in a country named Pakistan. And I am a 16 year old teen, the problem i'm suffering is ... A: The first thing you have to do is to get blood work to make sure there is no systemic cause for your ... | |
| seasonal hair loss? | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I just started loosing about 30-40 more hairs a day (I think I probably loose about 50-60 ... A: If all of your lab tests are normal including thyroid, you most likely have what is called a Telogen ... | |
| Hair loss for my 7 year old daughter | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a35 year old and my daughter is 7 year old.we moved to NJ 1 year back from India.In India,I had ... A: Hair loss in children can have many causes. Thyroid disease can cause hair loss especially if there ... | |
| Suffering from Hairloss and Hirsutism | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been suffering from acute hair loss which started about 6 years back. When I start using ... A: The best treatment for excess hair on the body is a Hair Laser used by many dermatologists. The ... | |
| hair loss | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I turned 19 last month (jan9) and i started noticing my hair getting thinner 4 months before I ... A: All of the things mentioned can cause hair loss. Other factors involved in hair loss are: thyroid ... | |
| hair loss?? | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I was in the hospital last November for a bad ulcerative colitis infection. In the beginning of ... A: You have already diagnosed your hair problem. You have what is called a Telogen Effluvium. The ... | |
| Hair loss/excessive thinning after dramatic weight loss? | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I was obese for years and last year lost 130 lbs through diet and exercise. I'm thrilled with my ... A: Provillus and Rogaine both have minoxidil in the quanity of 5%. But provillus aslo has azelaic ... | |
| hair loss | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering why my hair falls out. I am 31 years old, female and my hair in falling out a lot. ... A: Hair loss can be caused by many things: thyroid disease, anemia, hormonal abnormalities, oral ... | |
| eyebrow and eyelash loss in son | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 21 year old son who will not seek further help on his condition. In his mid-teens, after a ... A: Causes of hair loss include the following: severe stress, infections, infestations, thyroid disease, ... | |
| Chest Hair Loss | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a 28 male and I have hair all over my body but recently the hair on my chest has been falling ... A: There can be many causes of sudden hair loss: thyroid disease, oral medications, hormonal ... | |
| Chest hair fall | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I feel a light pain on my chest skin these days and my hair on chest are so weak that fall every ... A: Hair loss is not caused by pain but by: thyroid disease, severe stress, medications that can cause ... | |
| Congenital Nevus | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: My fiance is 23 and has had a congenital nevus all his life. It is HUGE! It takes up half his head ... A: Shedding hair is not a sign of cancer. Causes of hair shedding include: thyroid disease, stress, ... | |
| Chest hair fall | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I feel a light pain on my chest skin these days and my hair on chest are so weak that fall every ... A: Is the pain affected by movement? If yes it is musculoskeletal pain and you can try taking advil if ... | |
| difference between rogaine by gender | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I read through the postings and your recommendation of 5% Minoxidil regardless of whether they are a ... A: The last hair meeting I went to discussed Rogaine. Everyone present agreed that Rogaine for Men ... | |
| Diffuse Hair Loss Over Whole Body - 22yo male | 1/31/2008 |
| 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. The half life of Rogaine is 4.2 hours. You take 5 half lives, there is no more drug in your ... | |
| weak hair and hair loss | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Drar Sir , i am 25 years old professional petroleum engineer working in pakistan . my hairs are ... A: "fats" and "Cholesterol" do not cause hair loss in men. Causes of hair loss in men include ... | |
| sudden hair loss | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I have recently moved overseas to Singapore from the US for a new job assignment. Since I've ... A: You are correct in that this could be stress. The condition is called a telogen effluvium which the ... | |
| genetic hairloss | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: i take after my mothers side ,my mothers father (my grandfather) has expierenced hairloss but my ... A: Skin coloration has nothing to do with hair loss. Male pattern hair loss is genetic and you will ... | |
| skin cancer | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I had a small tumor removed from my arm, and it was diagnosed a SCC - KA. The dermotologist said I ... A: SCC-KA are very common skin cancers and have a capsule. If the capsule is removed the skin cancer ... | |
| split ends | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old and have long thick black curly hair. Recently I noticed that I have split ends. I ... A: You will just have to have your hair trimmed to remove the split ends. I would recommend the ... | |
| Hairfall | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old Indian male. I have had dandruffs for a long time but it was never very serious. ... A: Dandruff is called Seborrheic Dermatitis and does not cause hair loss. The "white things" at the ... | |
| scalp problems and hair loss | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I went to a dermatologist and she said I had rosacea. I have done a lot of research on the internet ... A: From your description, you do have Seborrheic Dermatitis and not Rosacea. There are many ... | |
| hair loss/thinning hair - 65 yrs old | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I can see bits of my scalp when I look at my hair against a normal 60 watt electrical bulb. I have ... A: Without doing a scalp biopsy, it will be very difficult to determine the cause of your hair loss. ... | |
| hair loss/thinning hair - 65 yrs old | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I can see bits of my scalp when I look at my hair against a normal 60 watt electrical bulb. I have ... A: The first thing to do is to find a cause of your hair loss. We normally do blood work to make sure ... | |
| hair loss on my legs | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: i lost my hair partly on my legs, shins mostly an calfs, but what's weird is, that it is in same ... A: This type of hair loss can be caused by friction. By this I mean that clothing, socks can rub ... | |
| premature hair loss | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: i am 21 years old , studing in collage. from past one year i have been experiencing constant hair ... A: There are two medications that have been shown scientifically to help male pattern hair loss which ... | |
| hair loss | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: My hair has been getting thinner over the last year - when I wash it there are hairs all over the ... A: Causes of hair shedding include: stress, medications, thyroid disease, recent illness, recent ... | |
| hair loss d_climate change | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: My mommy has moved from India to California in September. She is 58. Her hair has started falling ... A: The first thing that needs to be done is blood work to make sure there are no systemic causes of ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have written to you before about my hair loss. I would like to repeat that my faher, maternal and ... A: Mononucleosis would not cause hair loss years after its affect. Malnutrition does not cause ... | |
| FOLLOW UP - Unknown Diffuse Hair Loss - Please Weigh in!! | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, it was really very helpful and thanks for your knowledgable prompt response. To recap: 22 ... A: The physicians desk reference which is the bible for adverse reactions does not show hair loss as a ... | |
| Diffuse Hair Loss Over Whole Body - 22yo male | 1/11/2008 |
| 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: It is very hard for me to believe that Rogaine caused the problems all over your body. I think this ... | |
| Hair Loss steroids | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Does hair that is lost from a short course of steroids skip the miniaturization process and the ... A: I do not believe that steroids can "kick start" male pattern hair loss. If steroids caused hair ... | |
| Dutasteride dosage | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I have read one of your answers where you state using dutasteride every other day does only slightly ... A: What I usually say about Dutasteride is that is blocks both enzyme pathways for the formation of DHT ... | |
| unknown diffuse hair loss - differing doctors' opinions - please weigh in!! | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: So, I am 22.5 y/o male, indian. I had really thick head of hair. Dad is bald, started in 50s. ... A: Your hair loss pattern is complicated by stress along with genetics. Adderall has not been show to ... | |
| Hair loss | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have had thinning hair on the side of my head over my ears now for a few years, but lately it ... A: There are a number of possibilities. The first one is Alopecia Areata which is usually a circular ... | |
| minoxidil | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: 1-Can long term using of minoxidil lotion be dangerous for body health? 2-Is monoxidil lotion 2% ... A: Minoxidil was initially used to lower blood pressure. You may want to have your blood pressure ... | |
| Hair Loss and SSRI | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: have you ever seen patient with alopecia androgenetic that was going worse with the use of ... A: Paxil can cause hair loss but the hair loss is diffuse meaning all over the scalp. Male Pattern ... | |
| Can Clobex & Ketaconazole cause hair loss? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a scalp problem so my dermatoligist presribed 2% ketaconazole and Clobex. I use them on ... A: Ketaconazole is used to treat yeast and the only side effects I have seen with that medication is ... | |
| ALPECIN PRODUCT | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: IS ALPECIN AFTER SHAMPOO LIQUID EFFECTIVE FOR PREVENTING ANDROGENIC BALDNESS? (THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN ... A: There are only two products on the market that have been scientifically studied to prevent hair loss ... | |
| hair loss mainly in crown area | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female who is suffering from hair loss mainly round the front and crown. From ... A: Hair loss in women can have many causes. Going on or off of birth control can cause hair loss. ... | |
| Scalp Biopsy | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: What is it that a dermatologist looks for in a scalp biopsy to make the determination of hair loss ... A: The firt thing to look for is whether the hair loss is scarring or nonscarring. The next thing that ... | |
| Hair Loss | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if there is any correlation between androgen receptor regulation in the hair follicle ... A: I have never seen steroids cause male pattern hair loss. I have never seen Propecia make male ... | |
| 31m -- your take on my issues | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I was not overly concerned with these pimples but now my hair is thinning in the front (pretty ... A: The itchy head is most likely Seborrheic Dermatitis which sould be controlled by the Ketoconazole ... | |
| Hair stuff :) | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: we were wondering why, when your hair falls/gets pulled out you dont notice the hair growing in its ... A: There are a number of reasons what the hair when it falls out is not rough. In women the hairs are ... | |
| Hair loss. | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I am 24 years old and I recently noticed I am losing more hair then I am used to and my hair has ... A: Male pattern hair loss starts at the temples and then moves to the vertex. If you have this type of ... | |
| Diffuse Male hair loss | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher- I'm a 23 year old male with MPB. I've been taking .5mgs of Avodart for about a 9 ... A: Seborrheic dermatitis does not cause hair loss. Stress can cause hair loss but this is a difuse type ... | |
| Alopecia Areata | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I'm 25 years old/ female. I was diagnosed with AA in March 2007. The hairs that are falling out are ... A: Rarely alopecia areata can be caused by thyroid disease therefore you need your thyroid checked. ... | |
| Fine Hair, Complete change in hair texture, hair loss | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: Fisher, I'm praying that you can give me some answers. I am a 22 year old male, and for the past 3 ... A: From what you describe it appears that you have a Telogen Effluvium most likely from the change in ... | |
| question | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: i would just like to know if hair loss treatment actually works. for example: those late night ... A: Hair loss can be caused my genetics, oral medications, thyroid disease, hormone problems, severe ... | |
| help needed with hair loss. | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: first of all i am a 23 year old male and i have recently been losing my hair in a very male pattern ... A: 1)Chemotherapy does cause hair loss and it can take 1-2 years following chemotherapy to have your ... | |
| biopsy results | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: i have been complaining of hair loss in my eyebrows for over a year now and my dermatologist said ... A: There are two skin disease that can present as you describe. One is Alopecia Areata which is an ... | |
| is hair sheding natural or am i loosing it | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm a boy who has just grown my hair out so its a bit longish. I've never noticed before, but now ... A: You can loose 100 hairs a day and that is considered normal. Causes of hair loss include: thyroid ... | |
| Doubt about propecia | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I am a 21 yrs old male and have been suffering form hair loss for the past 2-3 yrs ... A: I have placed many patients on Propecia without having seen any sexualy side effects. I have place ... | |
| hair loss for 4 years | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: 22 years old / male / india. In the last 4 years i have gone to 10 specialist doctors for my hair ... A: If you have round areas of hair loss in your scalp you have a skin condition called Alopecia Areata ... | |
| I have been losing hair since I was 13 and my hair won't grow back | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and have been losing my hair since I was about 13. Although I no longer lose as ... A: To help with the diagnosis, you can get a biopsy of your scalp. This will tell if this is scaring or ... | |
| Am i losing hair | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: Ok so im 18 yrs old, I have noticed i have loss a bit of hair at the front corners, and i took a ... A: You could have a condition called male pattern hair loss. This is genetic and there are only two ... | |
| Hair Thin | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: Im a 16 yr old boy,I live in India............My hair have been thinning........I asked for a ... A: There is a topical medication called Rogaine which is applied to the skin topically twice a day and ... | |
| Hair loss | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: i'm 22 male.. my hair ontop of my head has become thin.. and my hair is receding.. i'm very ... A: The problem with male pattern hair loss is that it continues. Thus, the best medication for this ... | |
| info-hair | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I', 24 years old, and though i'm not bald at all, i think that my hair is thin. or just thin in ... A: There is one topical medication that has been shown in multiple trials to grow hair and that is ... | |
| hair loss | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: The top of my head is nearly bald. I wear my hair in a ponytail for 4 years. I tried herbals a few ... A: The first thing you need is a biopsy of the scalp to determine the cause of your hair loss. If this ... | |
| Hair Club | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: So do you think I should not trust companies like Hair Club for Men and Bosley? ThanksHey, how are ... A: Bosley and Hair Club both have good reputations. I would want more information of the products that ... | |
| Hair Club | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: Hey, how are you doing? I recently saw an add on tv for Hair Club for Men and went to them for an ... A: There are only two products for men that have been thoroughly tested and shown to grow hair. One is ... | |
| Hair grow! (beard) | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: well im 19 and i want to grow a beard. hair grows on my lip, chin, and side burns but then it just ... A: Hair growth is genetic. Rogaine may help but you have to give it 6-12 months. The Rogaine is used ... | |
| hair falling out | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: If I'm only 17 and my hair is already falling out, what is the best things to do? Should I be ... A: Shampooing your hair has nothing to do with weaken the hair or hair loss. In men you can have what ... | |
| For a Friend | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: A friend of mine is suffering from Alapecha. She is receiving treatment by a steroids shot in the ... A: Your friend has a scalp condition called alopecia. There are different types of alopecia. There is ... | |
| Hair loss on legs | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: My step son has been taking medication for ADHD and bipolar and to help him sleep at night... ... A: Causes of hair loss on the legs in men is usually caused by mechanical irritation. If his clothing ... | |
| TE vs AGA | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female and noticed for the past 2-3 years my hair has been shedding excessively ... A: AGA in females starts in the vertex and works forward sparing the bang area. Thus, the most likely ... | |
| Psoriasis. | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with psoriasis when i was about 7 years old, my mom has it too. Over the past 8 ... A: You are correct, in that if you pick your psoriasis you can cause scaring and decrease hair growth. ... | |
| my daughters grey hair | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: My 14 year old daughter had a patch of grey hair since she has been very young. The patch is ... A: The condition your child has is called Poliosis which is genetic. This condition can be seen with ... | |
| Am I losing hair? | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I am 18 years old, however I wish to know if I am or will be losing hair (in the future). Lately ... A: Losing 100 hairs a day can be normal but more than that is considered abnormal. Since you have male ... | |
| Sudden Hair Loss | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I am 30 years old and have been experiencing hair loss at a pretty rapid rate in the front of my ... A: Hair loss after stress or pregnancy is called a Telogen Effluvium which resolves within 12-18 ... | |
| thinning hair | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: In Oct. I was very ill with SEPSIS. Ever since then my hair is thinning a lot. I was told this ... A: Severe stress on the body can cause a condition called Telogen Effluvium. This condition can last a ... | |
| Minoxidil and other OTC prodcuts | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher- I am a 22 year old male with male pattern baldness--my dermatologist considers me a ... A: The advantage of adding retinols to a product is that it helps the penetration of that topical ... | |
| re: Ho Ti | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Ho Ti for 2 months. Went on it to help my thinning hair. I find I feel very ... A: Do you mean Fo Ti? Fo Ti can lead to reduced potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels ... | |
| eyebrow loss | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: My question is - is a microscopic examination of a hair sufficient enough to be certain that the ... A: Seborrheic dermatitis does not form pustules. Folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair ... | |
| hair loss | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I'm 27 year old and i lose every day a lot of hair. The Centre of my head is nearly bald. And i have ... A: Hair loss in the center of the head is usually genetic or hereditary. Treatments include Rogaine ... | |
| problem with hari loss | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: i am loosing Hair for last few year, i get fat like substance from my scalp and its itchy all the ... A: The white substance at the end of the hair shaft is the hair root. There are a number of causes of ... | |
| Hair fall at 22 | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I started loosing my hair from the age of 20. The hair loss occurred all of a sudden and was not ... A: From your description, you most likely have what is called a Telogen Effluvium. This means that ... | |
| Eyebrow hair loss help | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: this past week i went to the dermatologist. he did a microscopic examination and said that my ... A: The most common reason for hair loss in the eyebrows is a skin condition called Alopecia Areata ... | |
| Eyebrow loss | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: the dandruff is very difficult to take off but usually when i do i have to pull it up and over my ... A: There are a number of good prescription shampoos that will help your skin condition. There is ... | |
| where to start | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old female experiencing hair thinning for the past year. I would like to know what ... A: The first thing to do is to get blood work: CBC with Diff, Comp Metabolic pannel, TSH,ANA, total ... | |
| I need some advice and tips.. desparate | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I am losing my hair for the past 3 years and now i onli have 2\3 of my hair left. I saw a doctor and ... A: Masturbation does not cause male pattern hair loss. Male pattern hair loss is genetic. There are ... | |
| dandruff in hair | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: sir i am 18 old guy im suffering from dandruff in my hair since many years and i hav tried many ... A: Dandruff is caused by a yeast like organism. Therefore, you need something that helps control ... | |
| eyebrow hair loss | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have been losing eybrow hairs, on the inside part, apparently due to white heads. The white heads ... A: I would first try another topical antibiotic to control the white heads. There is a prescription ... | |
| Excessive cortisol and AGA | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: I would like to understand the difference between adrogenetic alopecia and hair loss produced by ... A: Male pattern hair loss is genetic or hereditary. In men, the formation of DHT from testosterone ... | |
| Loss of eyebrow hair | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I do not know why but I am losing lots of eyebrows and they are falling out at the root. Is this a ... A: A white film at the base of the hair shaft is normal as it is the hair follicle. There is a ... | |
| Eyebrow loss | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: i am losing my eyebrows, i get a lot of puss filled pimples around there and at the base of some ... A: The white bumps you describe on the hair is normal. The white bump is the hair follicle. If you ... | |
| Thinning hair/hair loss | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: My son is doing a science fair project to compare hair and see if hair thins in diameter with age ... A: In men and women with female and male pattern hair loss which is genetic the diameter of the hair ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I am 45 years old. I have always had a lot (a ton) of hair. Last fall my hair recently started ... A: The first thing to do is to have a biopsy of your scalp to determine what type of hair loss your ... | |
| spironolactone | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I have been put on spironolactone on three different occassions and each time after two weeks of ... A: The spironolcatone is causing what is called a Telogen Effluvium. A telogen effluvium is where your ... | |
| hair loss | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: my daughter from a baby up until about 17 years old had beautiful thick,long hair. when she was ... A: If the hair is over processed her hair will be dry and fragile. Treatment of this condition can be ... | |
| hair miniaturization in male | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I am a 32yr old male and have been experiencing rapid hair miniaturization all over my head like in ... A: Hair miniaturization in men is called Male Pattern Hair loss. This type of hair loss is genetic and ... | |
| Hair shedding | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: How much hair loss is associated with AGA? Does the hair loss fluctuate? I had a baby 11 months ... A: You have what is called Telogen Effluvium. This is a condition where your hair goes into a shedding ... | |
| Black patch of hair | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: My daughter was born with blonde hair except for a weird oval shaped patch of hair that is jet ... A: The diagnosis is most likely a congenital nevus. The incidence of cancer in these types of lesions ... | |
| Zetia | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: I would appreciate any advice. I had breast cancer(double mastectomy in 1992). Doing fine, in 2003 ... A: Vytorin(zetia and Zocor) can cause hair loss. The number one derm problem for this drug is hair ... | |
| Hair Loss/ many symptoms | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old woman. My hair, previously very thick, suddenly started falling out about 6 ... A: The best thing for you to do is vist your local dermatologist and get a scalp biopsy. The biopsy ... | |
| hair loss and your liver | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: im 54 and i have a bald spot on my hair. plus my endzie in my liver are high. could that be cause by ... A: Bald spots can be caused by many things. You could have a condition called Alopecia Areata where ... | |
| Hair loss on legs | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I am 47 years old, exercise regularly and I am not overweight. For the last year I have been losing ... A: Hair loss on the legs is do to clothing ie pants or socks rubbing against the skin. If you have ... | |
| Hair Loss | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 27 year old female who has recently experienced more hair falling out and my hair seems ... A: There are many causes of hair loss: thyroid disease, going on or off of birth control pills, ... | |
| household cleaner in hair | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: Can getting a household cleaner with bleach into your hair cause it to fall out? If so, what is it ... A: Causes of hair loss include: hormonal abnormalities, going on or off of birth control pills, thyroid ... | |
| Future of hair restoration | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I am 20, and although I am courently not balding, I would just like some information on the future ... A: There are two oral medications used for Male Pattern Hair loss. One is Propecia and the other is ... | |
| Hair thinning | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male. Ruffling of hair causes hair to fall out. When I grab a random sample of ... A: Hair loss has many causes: thyroid disease, male pattern hair loss which is genetic, stress, ... | |
| eyebrow thinning and exfoliants.. | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: My eyebows have been thinning..I have also started using a new acne scrub that has beads used as ... A: The beads are exfoliating your skin, taking off the dead layer of skin and helping reduce the acne. ... | |
| bald spot on back of head | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: want to know what has caused a bald spot to appear on the back of my head the size of a fifty cent ... A: You may have a skin condition called Alopecia Areata which is genetic. Treatment is with cortisone ... | |
| hair loss | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: sir, for last four years my hairs become going thin and fall rapidly when i comb them. that ... A: You most likely have what is called male pattern hair loss. The typical treatments are topical ... | |
| How often Arthritis recurs | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Dear Dr. Fisher, Dear Dr. Fisher, I can ask if it's ... A: Osteoarthritis is characterized by erosion of artucular cartilage, either primary or seconday to ... | |
| How often Arthritis recurs | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Dear Dr. Fisher, Is there anything that can be taken ... A: You could go to a Rheumatologist and get an IV infustion of Remicade which would do the same as ... | |
| Hair Loss | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: Can you please help i am a 14 year old boy and my hairs are loosing my hairs very fastly i am in 8th ... A: If you can, go to the dermatologist and get a biopsy of your scalp. This will tell the doctor if ... | |
| How often Arthritis recurs | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: Fisher, For all of this past February I had increasing pain in my right hip and finally had to ... A: The best treatment for arthritis is a class of drugs called biologics. There is Humara, Remicade ... | |
| hair loss | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I am a twenty three year old female who is suffering from hairloss with hardly any regrowth and even ... A: The first thing you have to do is to get your thyroid under control. Thyroid disease can cause hair ... | |
| Can Propeica "cause" Prostate Problems? | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: Fisher, I did some research on Propecia and found new *Alarming* information that I would like to ... A: Propecia does not totally reduce the DHT as there are two enzymes that convert testosteron to DHT ... | |
| About Propecia. | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: Fisher, I can't seem to find much information about Propecia, so I decided to contact you. I would ... A: There are two enzymes that convert testosterone to DHT and Propecia blocks one of them. Avodart ... | |
| my hair growth process | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I am 21 years old. My body is slow. I do not grow hair where most grow hair. I do not grow back a ... A: Combing your hair has nothing to do with having your hair wavey. Wavey hair is genetic so you have ... | |
| hair loss at 28 | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: 29 year old male... I started to notice hair loss at 28. It became evident after a bad breakup. I ... A: The most likley cause of your hair loss is male pattern hair loss which is genetic. The two most ... | |
| Hair loss at vertex | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: I want to ask about Propecia: 1. I have to ask my doctor or it is available over the counter? 2. Is ... A: 1)both propecia and proscar are prescription medications. 2)In less than 1% of the cases there is ... | |
| hair loss | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: i am a 26 years male and i am badly affected by hair loss and i have used various medicines like ... A: There are two prescription medications that are effective for male pattern hair loss. One is ... | |
| hair loss related to zoloft | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: after starting on zoloft @100 mg daily I noted my hair coming out in handfuls. I did not make the ... A: You have what is called a Telogen Effluvium. This means that the medication Zoloft pushed the hair ... | |
| allergic to nose and troat | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: People who are more bald than me is not suffering effects of the temporature change on the exposed ... A: The most reasonable thing to do is to go to the allergist and get desensitized to the agents that ... | |
| Propecia for hair loss | 4/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm thinking of taking Propecia. I'm 35 and I see some hair loss. My concern is the sexual Side ... A: The major side effect of propecia is failure to have an errection. Once off of the medication this ... | |
| genetics of hair loss | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the genetics of hair loss. I suspect that my mother's side of the ... A: Your mother carries two X Chromosomes which makes her a female. The male has an XY. Thus, if the ... | |
| Increased Shedding | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking a hair-loss supplement known as NutriCap (its just like Procerin) for two weeks. ... A: In the patients that I treat with Propecia or Rogaine, I do not see an increased shedding to begin ... | |
| certain hair styles bad for the hair? | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: my hair naturally grows foreward, and like most guys, that is how I wear my hair, but since I have ... A: It is not normal to have the scalp hurt every time you comb the hair back. Could you be combing to ... | |
| Hair loss/dermatitis | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old white male is otherwise very healthy. Most of my life I have had a deep hairline ... A: 1) Biotin 2.5mg per day can help strengthen hair 2)The inflammation may be associated with other ... | |
| hair loss | 3/23/2006 |
| Q: I am an African American woman who has lost almost all of the hair in the temple area and have ... A: Temple hair loss is usaully caused by traction. That means pulling of the hair depending on the ... | |
| hair loss | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years old and is losing hair behind her ears. This also happened 1 year ago to ... A: There are a number of causes of hair loss: does she wear her hair in a pony tail this type of hair ... | |
| grow hair | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: I am an african american woman and i am trying to restore my hair an help it grow longer. I use to ... A: If you go to the pharmacy there is an over the counter medication to help strengthen hair and nails ... | |
| androgenic alopecia | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Can thinning from folliculitis resemble androgenic alopecia?If not, other than judging the ... A: Androgenic alopecia is a pattern type of hair loss ie the vertex of the scalp and the frontal areas ... | |
| It's starting to go... | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: Do you have any hair loss treatment recommendations for a guy on a tighter budget? Are there any ... A: The two FDA approved medications for male pattern hair loss are Rogaine for Men which is over the ... | |
| Hair | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: Im 18 years old and have had a good head of hair my whole life and its always been semi dry but ... A: The medical condition you describe is called Seborrheic Dermatitis or dandruff. Treatment is with ... | |
| hair thining | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: Hey Michael i'm 30yr old italian. I have noticed i have thining on the frontal hair line of my ... A: There is one medication that can help hair and nails grow and that is Biotin 2.5mg per day. You can ... | |
| Diet and hair loss | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: This is my final question. I am not suffering from hair loss, I'm just trying to get some ... A: Saw Palmetta an herb can help reduce DHT and it could be considerd natural. However, it can have ... | |
| Diet and hair loss | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: Is it possible for a man to prevent his hair from falling out, by eating the right foods (organic ... A: There is no science showing that eating the right foods can help male pattern hair loss. However if ... | |
| Hair Loss and Drugs Cost Savers? | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: I'm 24 in the last 4 years have started to thin out very bad on top. I still have a good amount of ... A: Where I live Propecia costs about $45.00 per month. I do write for Proscar because it is cheaper ... | |
| DHT | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: Can a man stop his body from producing DHT, by totally blocking out all sexual thoughts and ... A: DHT is formed from Testosterone in the scalp by two enzymes. All men have these enzymes and all men ... | |
| hair loss teenager | 2/25/2006 |
| Q: DOes T3 levels correspond to thyroid function?If so it came back within the normal range. WHat can ... A: T3 does not predict hypothyroidism and hair loss can be caused by either hyper or hypothyroidism. ... | |
| hair loss and race/ethnicity correlation | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: I have been making some observations, and I noticed that Native American men never go bald, nor do ... A: As you said you would have expected europeans to have more hair because of the cold. However, the ... | |
| Temple Hair loss | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: I appreciate your prompt response, Michael. This is first I am using your service (allexperts) and I ... A: Hair color does not cause hair loss. Problems with hair color include allergic reactions of the ... | |
| Temple Hair loss | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: .. I am 28, Asian. Used to have thick, fluffy hair. From past 9 months I noticed my receding ... A: There are only two products that are FDA approved for hair loss in the USA. Meaning that there were ... | |
| fibroid tumor=anemia=hairloss? | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: I am anemic due to fibroids and my hair is rapidly falling out by the root. A while back, you wrote ... A: Treatment of hair loss depends on the type of hair loss. There is a condition called Alopecia Areata ... | |
| hair loss and itch | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a problem that I hope you can provide some insight into. I have been experiencing hair loss ... A: The large plug on the end over the follicle is normal and suggests that the hair is prematurely ... | |
| does plucking a hair produce more growth? | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a few grey hairs on my head. Is the view that plucking one will produce MORE growth of grey ... A: Plucking of hair is women does not change the hair pattern unless they have too much testosterone. ... | |
| How does cell phone radiation affect the brain? | 1/27/2006 |
| Q: I'm in the 7th grade and I'm doing a science fair project on Cell phone radiation and its effects on ... A: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone-radiation.htm Go to the above site and this will ... | |
| pediatrics | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: my 15 month old granddaughter has blue/purplish extremies (both hands and feet); this comes and ... A: There are skin diseases that present with blue/purplish extremities. The condition of bule/purplish ... | |
| general physics | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: 1:is there any difference between celsius and centigrade? 2:why the room gets heated up when the ... A: 1) There is no difference between celsius and centigrade. 2) The room gets heated up when the door ... | |
| can you reply | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: can you tell me what makes a good leader please A: 1) A good leader has knowledge and wisdom 2) A good leader must have high expectations tempered ... | |
| scalp dryness | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: I am having hair loss problem for over 10 years and I'm in my 40's. Well, I'm bold yet. I tried ... A: There are a number of prescription medications that you can use for dry irritated scalp. One is ... | |
| Shaving head? | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm just curious if shaving your head will make your head hair grow back thicker? Since shaving your ... A: Shaving your scalp hair will NOT make the hair grow back thicker. Male pattern hair loss causes the ... | |
| Bromocriptine | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: i am 23 and ttc with our first child for the last eight months without results. i strated my cycle ... A: Headaches and exteme sleepiness are two of the side effects of the medication you are taking. If I ... | |
| 18...Did I Drink my Hair Away? | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: Heya, Here are the facts: I am 18, female, and my hair is unfortunately falling out... Alrighty, so ... A: Causes of hair loss include: thyroid disease, stress, going on or off of birth control pills, change ... | |
| question about hair loss | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: I'm wondering if you can offer suggestions or advice. I'm a 35 year old female and about six months ... A: Hair loss can be caused by many factors: recent surgery or pregnancy, hormonal abnormalities, severe ... | |
| my Hair is damaged! HELP!!! HELP!! | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: I have curly hair and its completely damaged b/c of my excessive hair coloring before my wedding a ... A: If you really have hair loss, you need blood work to make sure there are no systemic abnormalities ... | |
| What medical conditions can... | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: What medical conditions can cause hair loss, or weak, thin hair? A: Causes of hair loss in women include the following: thyroid disease, recent surgery, recent ... | |
| hair shedding | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. A little about my history... I just had a baby 3 months ago. I also have ... A: 1. Seb Derm does not cause hair loss. 2. Lupus can cause what is called a scarring type of hair loss ... | |
| female hairloss | 11/7/2005 |
| Q: The female 26 year old patient presents with hairloss at front of scalp at frontal hairline. No ... A: Frontal hair loss in women is not female pattern hairloss. Femal pattern hairloss usually starts on ... | |
| chest hair | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: The hair on my chest (I'm male) is uneven - less grows on one side than the other. Is there a way I ... A: Hair growth is generally genetic. Thus, if one side of your chest grows more hair than the other ... | |
| Premature Hair Loss | 9/19/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher I am a 24 yr old female, and I am experiencing premature hair loss on spot on the top of ... A: You most likely have a scalp condition called Alopecia Areata. This scalp condition can be genetic ... | |
| legs hair loss | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I have started losing hair on my calves. I am 50 y.o. Reyes A: Most of the people that I see with hair loss on the calves is caused by clothing rubbing on the skin ... | |
| hair | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: i am a 22 year old female i've been having a problem with my period since i was 13. i missed about 2 ... A: You most likely have a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrone. The best doctor to go to is a ... | |
| infection | 5/27/2005 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of infections with swollen lymph nodes causing hair loss? I'm a 22 year old male ... A: Yes, I have heard of infections that can cause hair loss. There is a condition where on gets an ... | |
| hair shedding | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: I am 38. Recently I colored my hair using a semi-permanent color from the drug store (the same that ... A: You most likely have what is called a Telogen Effluvium which is shedding hair. Causes of this hair ... | |
| About dosage of Finasteride and Minoxidil... | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: I am Stanley Lyndon, 19, India. I started to feel my hairline rising up from like 3 years ago. I ... A: The correct dose of finasteride (propecia) is 1mg per day. Thus, if you get proscar,5mg, you would ... | |
| Hair loss, 20 years old | 5/14/2005 |
| Q: I'm a 20-year-old male and have a problem concerning hair loss. Recently, I've been noticing that ... A: Hair loss in men is usually genetic and is called Male Pattern Hair Loss. Other causes of hair loss ... | |
| hair loss and unhealthy hair | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: yeah its kinda hot here. I have a problem which is my hair keep falling too many especially when im ... A: The most common causes of hair loss are medications, thyroid disease, severe stress, recent surgery, ... | |
| Bald spots | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: My barber was kind enough to point out 2 small bald spots on the back of my head (the size of a ... A: You most likely have a scalp condition called Alopecia Areata. This can be genetic or can be caused ... | |
| My hair is falling off | 4/24/2005 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old woman and I am also african american. I'm in my first year of university and i've ... A: The first thing that has to be done is to find a cause of your hair loss. Causes of hair loss ... | |
| scalp biopsy | 4/24/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, Just how accurate are scalp biopsies? Is it beneficial to have 2 done just to confirm ... A: If the doctor or yourself is not sure of the biopsy reading then send the biopsy to a specialist in ... | |
| Child care | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: Doctor, May be this question is not related to your but you can suggest me you idea thereof. I ... A: There are some hospitals that will let the family stay with the mother or near the mother. Can you ... | |
| Hair conditioner for kids | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: I just like to know if it is harmful for kids to use hair conditioner or not. My 6 years old ... A: Conditioner for your 6 year old is fine. We have an Ultima 3 store near us that sells salon ... | |
| hair loss solutions | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: I am a 23yr old male with receding hairline at the temples and would classify as stage 2 in that one ... A: Dutasteride is more effective than Propecia as Dutasteride blocks both enzymes that form DHT and ... | |
| sudden hair loss | 4/7/2005 |
| Q: Beginning in March my hair turned completely white than started falling out a couple of days ... A: The hair turning white can be hereditary or genetic. Loosing hair can be caused by: stress, thyroid ... | |
| baldness | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old man who is losing his hair. I use monoxidil, but I don't think that it does much ... A: There is one more medication that you might want to try and that is Propecia 1mg per day. But if ... | |
| scalp spot | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: i am bald, i noticed a black or dark spot on my scalp after shaving my head one day. what is it? and ... A: There are many things this could be: this could be a seborrheic kertosis which would be frozen off, ... | |
| Hair loss all over body. | 3/25/2005 |
| Q: I know you can't diagnose a disease, but I am desperate for some information. Some time ago I ... A: Causes of hair loss include the following: thyroid disease, going on or off of birth control pills, ... | |
| FATHERHOOD | 3/19/2005 |
| Q: MY SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW JUST HAD A BABY GIRL SHE CAME ALMOST 4WEEKS EARLY ,, SO IT WAS 2 DAYS ... A: What your father inlaw did was totally wrong but if you are a christian then I hope the folling ... | |
| eyes | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: i took my husky to the vet because he had something wrong with his right eye. they tried to dialate ... A: I am a dermatologist that treats humans and not a vet that treats dogs. Thus, I have very little ... | |
| Hi, Can you recommend a... | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: Can you recommend a good anti-dandruff shampoo? Thanks in advance. A: The best over the counter anti-dandruff shampoo is Nizoral. Second, I would recommend T-Gel or ... | |
| hair loss | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: I am female, 60 years old, 15 years past menopause. I have been dealing with psoriasis for around ... A: The best treatment for Psoriasis at the present time is the Biologics. The one I use the most is ... | |
| Shampoo | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: Quick question for you regarding hair loss and washing hair. I'm a 37 yr old man with thinning hair. ... A: Washing your hair has no effect on male pattern hair loss. Thus, you can wash your hair every day ... | |
| knee pain | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: Fisher, I am 44 yrs old, i work on an asssembly line, standing for app. 8 hrs. a day, moving very ... A: I am really the wrong doctor to ask as I am a dermatologist and just treat the skin. However, you ... | |
| sub-chorionic heamatoma | 3/5/2005 |
| Q: i am 31 and on my third pregnancy 19 weeks, at 7 weeks i started to have some pain and then ... A: I am really the wrong doctor to ask since I am a dermatologist and not an OB doctor and just deal ... | |
| hair loss | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: Hey Dr Fisher Basically 8yrs ago, i went and relaxed my curly hair.. After i did that, i noticed ... A: You have to determine if your really have hair loss or your hair on one side is more fragile because ... | |
| Hair loss | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: First let me thank you for taking my question. I am a 37 year old man and I have been experiencing ... A: Follicare uses Minoxidil. Another product that uses the same medication is Rogaine for Men which is ... | |
| orangefinger | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: can you tell me why only my little finger (tip only) turned sort of orange/brown color, and has ... A: Orange pigmentation can be caused by beta-carotene which is found in carrots and some medications ... | |
| female hair thinning | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: I wonder if you have any words of wisdom for me. I am now 57, was obese most of my life but in the ... A: Causes of hair loss in women include the following:thyroid disease, hormonal abnormalities, ... | |
| Inflammation, finasteride | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: Fisher, I am 23, and between a Norwood 2 and Norwood 3. I've noticed for the past several months ... A: MPB is genetic and caused by the Hormone DHT. DHT works by causing specific hairs to miniturize. ... | |
| I want it back! | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I am a 30 year old male and am quickly losing my hair. My father is almost completely ... A: There are two products that are FDA approved for male pattern hair loss. One is Rogaine for Men ... | |
| baldness | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: Howdy I'm sure the answer is complex so go slowly and simply please. Male sex hormones trigger body ... A: It is not the levels of testosterone that cause hair loss but the conversion to Dihydrotestosterone ... | |
| hair loss | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: Hey Dr Fisher Basically 8yrs ago, i went and relaxed my curly hair.. After i did that, i noticed ... A: You may have a skin condition called alopecia areata which does occur in patches. I really doubt ... | |
| hairloss | 2/1/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher Last time you advice me to give Avodart a try and I am interested in gving it a try. ... A: The only thing that I can tell you is the information on Propecia because Avodart is so new there is ... | |
| BALD SPOTS | 1/23/2005 |
| Q: hey, i have had a bald spot that covers the back of my head since i was small. i now have that same ... A: You may have a skin condition called Alopecia Areata which is genetic. Rarely this can be caused ... | |
| hair problems.. | 1/23/2005 |
| Q: im a 19 year old guy, my problem is i have hairy body but my in the same time im losing hair at my ... A: There are two medications that are FDA approved for male pattern hair loss which is what you have. ... | |
| Hair loss treatments | 1/21/2005 |
| Q: I'm 29 years-old and I've noticed my hair thinning out over the past couple of years. I want to ... A: There are only two medications that have FDA approval for male pattern hair loss. One of them is ... | |
| facial hair | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: what is the maximum averge age the male grows his full thick facial hair and chest hair growth ... A: Most men by the time there are 18 will have the maximum facial and body hair. However, there is a ... | |
| Haif Formula 37 | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: I read a Q and A session on this website about hair formula 37. It was said that this product was ... A: There are only two medications in the USA that are FDA approved for the regrowth of hair. If FDA ... | |
| HUMAN HAIR PATTERNS | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: CAUCAUSIANS HAVE HAIR SWIRLS (ON THEIR HEADS). I HAVE A COUPLE. AISANS DO NOT (AS LEAST I HAVE NOT ... A: What you are describing is commonly called a cowlick. A cowlick is a tuft of hair that grows in a ... | |
| Hair gel | 12/1/2004 |
| Q: I have a curly hair but I become my hair straight using hair iron and .... My question is that how ... A: Gels would be the best to use. I would go to a wholesale house that sells cosmetic products. In ... | |
| scalp pruritis | 11/20/2004 |
| Q: Hey there! I've recently experienced a lot of itchiness and dryness on my scalp. It even feels as ... A: You have eith seborrheic dermatitis or folliculitis. Dry scalp or Seborrheic dermatitis is treated ... | |
| hairloss | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: My name is Kayla and I am an black american female. I am 19 years old and I have recently been ... A: You have a scalp condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis. The itching can be controlled by a spray ... | |
| Hair Loss | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: I'm 38 and have been very slowly losing my hair since I was about 27 years old. I have been using ... A: With male pattern hair loss it is the formation of DHT that causes the loss. Propecia blocks one ... | |
| Dutasteride - Do you recommend | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: Dr Fisher, Do you recommend Dutasteride as an option for male hair loss or do you suggest a ... A: Propecia (finasteride) blocks one enzyme that converts to DHT which is the cause of male pattern ... | |
| hair thinning | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: .and its already thin in the begining ..i went on this web site and found these vitamins called ... A: The only vitamin that has been show to help hair loss is Biotin 2.5mg. You need to take one a day. ... | |
| Important question. | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: I have been thinking about buying either the Nioxin or Hair Genesis products to improve the ... A: There are only two products that are FDA approved for hair loss. One is Rogaine for Men which is ... | |
| Hair loss question | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: Hey Dr Fisher... Past 2 days went to GNC Nutrition store and started taking sum nourishing multi ... A: The best way to strenghten hair is to take Biotin 2.5mg every day. There is an over the counter ... | |
| facial hair growth | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: forget genetics is it true that a mans facial go still be growing until he is in mid twenties ... A: You are correct that facial hair growth is genetic. Some men have more facial hair than others. If ... | |
| hair loss due to alopecia | 9/25/2004 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I have been wearing a hair piece now for the last fifteen years. I am 35, am in good ... A: Hair translplants are not take from hair on the chest as the hair is somewhat different from the ... | |
| Hair loss, Hair grey, Pimples in head skin | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: Very itching irritating and little bit having pus too, pimples are developed on my head's skin at ... A: Your scalp condition is called folliculitis which is a superficial bacterial infection. The fist ... | |
| hair loss | 9/1/2004 |
| Q: I am 32 and I have some hairloss history on my mother side by only one or two men maybe. I have a ... A: There are two medications that are FDA approved for male pattern hair loss. One of the medications ... | |
| Thin Hair | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: I am 28 male and I am becoming increasingly concerned with how thin my hair is. So I ask is there ... A: There are two medications that are FDA approved for hair loss. There is Rogaine for Men and Women ... | |
| Stoping hair loss naturally | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: I have been researching for a long time on the net looking for DHT inhibitors , and all of them ... A: In the USA, there are only two medications that have approval by the FDA for hair loss. This means ... | |
| thining | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: Hey Dr. Fisher I was putting hair thickener in my hair for about a month and 1/2 striaght,every ... A: The question that need to be answered is whether the products you put on your hair are caused the ... | |
| Hair Loss/Allergy | 8/2/2004 |
| Q: I recently had a four-month allergic episode that involved very itchy skin. I have since been ... A: The hair should start growing back in 4-12 months. You can use Rogaine on the area to help the hair ... | |
| injury to the scalp | 7/29/2004 |
| Q: My niece Holly is now 16 years old. When she was 10 years old she was attacked by dogs and her ... A: The hair from locks of love should be woven into material that fits on the head and not plastic. I ... | |
| Regrowing my own natural hair. | 7/28/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Question - I have alopecia. I tried Rogaine twice, it was working, but ... A: The side effect for propecia are very mild, head ache, rashes and failure to have an erection but ... | |
| HAIR LOSS | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: Hay My name is Guy I'm 22 years old My problem is: I have a hair loss (about 70 hairs a day – which ... A: 1) the process to straighten your hair can cause the hair to be brittle and to break giving the ... | |
| white hair loss | 7/18/2004 |
| Q: i'm a physics student. i'm 20 years old. all of my hair are darkbrown. some of my hair going to be ... A: There are no oral medications that can stop the hair from turning white. Causes of white hair ... | |
| hair loss | 7/17/2004 |
| Q: HY THERE My name is Joe I'm 22 years old. I'm from Israel, and I need help badly I'm in deep ... A: You can loose 100 hairs a day and that is considered normal. Causes of hair loss include thyroid ... | |
| Hair loss | 7/17/2004 |
| Q: im 18 years old and my hair is shedding more than normal, its been doing this for the past 2 years ... A: Hair loss on the vertex of the scalp is considered male pattern hair loss until proven otherwise. ... | |
| Vitamins for hair growth | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: Fisher, I came across this website, http://www.thehair.com/solutions.htm - and I was wondering if ... A: I am sorry to say but Hair formula 37 is most likely a scam. There are only two medications that ... | |
| hair issues | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: Lately i been trying different quality hair products, such as leave in conditioner,hair thickeners ... A: You may have a skin condition called alopecia areata. This type of hair loss can be genetic or ... | |
| One more | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: I'm the 17 year old female experiencing now more than 50% hair loss. It's so hard not to cry just ... A: I have seen hair loss in women that have stopped birth control pills or hormone therapy. When these ... | |
| So young! | 5/16/2004 |
| Q: I'm a female, 17 years old..have been dying my hair for 5 years without any problems. Just recently, ... A: The first thing to do would be blood work to check for systemic events that could cause hair ... | |
| hair loss | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: Is there really anything out there that WILL regrow hair or is the stuff out there just quakery? I ... A: For Women the only FDA approved drug to grow is Rogaine for Women. For men there are two drugs that ... | |
| premature greying of hair | 5/8/2004 |
| Q: sir im 24 years old and i have the problem of premature greying of hair from past 3-4 years and of ... A: Premature greying of the hair can be normal and can even start in the teens. This condition is ... | |
| Hi, doctor: I am 20 years... | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: doctor: I am 20 years old, and i started losing hair 1 year ago. I think this is inherited, because ... A: Propecia is the best medication for hair loss. 80% of people who take propecia stop hair loss, 33% ... | |
| hair loss | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: My daughter (18) has been gradually losing her hair since she was 14. She's been through 2 series of ... A: Is your daughter under a significant amount of stress? Stress can cause hair loss. Has she had any ... | |
| thining hair | 3/26/2004 |
| Q: hey Dr Fisher i Recently about a week ago noticed substanial thining above my forehead, a small ... A: If you have a small circular area of hair loss it is called Alopecia Areata. Threatment is with ... | |
| Hair Loss. | 3/12/2004 |
| Q: Does wine and brandy help to stimulate hair growth? Currently, I am using Hennessy V.S.O.P on my ... A: There are no studies that I know of that support the use of alcohol for growing hair. Alcohol is ... | |
| Propecia | 2/27/2004 |
| Q: I realize that medical advice specific to one person and one persons ailments can not be given out ... A: Propecia is 1mg a day for the rest of his life. 80% of people who take propecia stop hair loss. ... | |
| Hair Growth | 1/25/2004 |
| Q: I'm in the process of losing hair and I was wondering what treatment plan would be most effective. ... A: I would agree with the propecia/rogaine combination as that has been shown to be the most effects. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 12/14/2003 |
| Q: I have a concern, if you don't mind about hair loss: a few years ago I shaved my head completely. ... A: What you describe is not normal. One would expect that the hair should grow back completely. I ... | |
| hair loss | 12/2/2003 |
| Q: old with thinning hair on top it started when i was 22 yrs. old my dad had it and his mother. what i ... A: The only medication that is FDA approved for the restoration of hair in women is Rogaine or ... | |
| Hair Loss | 10/21/2003 |
| Q: I have male pattern baldness, or atleast I think that is what I have. The sides are fine and firmly ... A: There are only two medications that are approved for hair loss in the US and they are Propecia and ... | |
| hair loss | 6/27/2003 |
| Q: When looking at my hair - it doesn't appear to be thinning out, but according to what I see coming ... A: Causes of hair loss include: thyroid disease, hereditary factors, abnormal hormones, recent ... | |
| hair loss | 2/22/2003 |
| Q: I am 48 year old Philipino Women with thining hair on the top. What are the benefits of products ... A: Before you start treating for hair loss you must try to find a cause. Hair loss can be caused by: ... | |
| Thinning hair | 2/4/2003 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a 36 year-old female. My hair has been gradually thinning since my 20's. I've tried ... A: The first thing that needs to be done is to make sure that you have no systemic cause for the hair ... | |
| effectiveness of minoxidil | 1/24/2003 |
| Q: I know this is probably one of your most asked questions but I would appreciate some advice about ... A: Normal treatment for medications to treat hair loss is about 1-2 years depending on the product. If ... | |
| hair loss | 1/6/2003 |
| Q: I'm losing my hair & am thk'g about having pulsed light treatments (similar to laser/electrolysis) ... A: One of the best sites on the internet to visit about hair loss is www.hairsite.com . Hair loss ... | |
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