Rogaine – How Does it Work?
Minoxidil, which is often referred to by the brand name Rogaine, is used by patients to try and stimulate hair regrowth and stop their remaining hair from continuing to thin. The key active ingredient in Rogaine is minoxidil and it has been available for use since 1986 when its 2% formula was introduced. It is… Read More »
Does Propecia Shampoo Work?
Q: Is there any Propecia shampoo or any other shampoos that could slow down hair loss (like Nioxin shampoo)? A: Most shampoos that have DHT blockers are not effective, since the absorption of these molecules are very minimal from the skin surface. There has not yet been any study showing that Finasteride (Propecia) in… Read More »
Topical Propecia. Does it work?
Q: Is there any liquid Propecia (for local treatment) and if there is would it be locally as effective as systemically? For example, could a regular 5mg Propecia tablet get dissolved in a liquid and be used locally? A: Topical DHT blockers like solutions of Finasteride (Propecia) or Saw Palmetto for hair loss treatment have… Read More »
Don’t Succumb to Hair Loss Scams
The amount of money spent on bogus hair loss products and treatments since the e founding of America may well be enough to pay off our national debt. Or at least put a serious dent in it! Hair loss patients are too often the wishful or unwitting dupe to charlatans proposing the miracle cure to… Read More »
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair restoration
Q: Hi Dr Mohebi, Can you tell me your opinion on products like iGrow (low level laser therapy). Thanks so much, A: Hello, Unfortunately, there has been very little research done on different types of laser treatments for hair restoration and most studies are done in small numbers, lacking significant results. As you already know… Read More »
Liquid Minoxidil
Q: I’ve been using 5% topical minoxidil in liquid form for five months and see some positive results (I think) but I have two side effects: 1) itchiness–it’s mild, I can live with it 2) a crust forms that’s dry and I can pick it off, little dry flakes–that is. Questions are simple: 1) Can/should… Read More »
When to Stop Propecia After Hair Transplant
Q: I started the Propecia at the beginning of March (8 months ago), prior to the procedure last March. Should I still be on it? A: Finasteride was mostly prescribed for prevention of shock loss after hair transplant or losing native hair on the balding areas after a hair transplant. You have significant miniaturization on… Read More »
Medical Hair Restoration – Effective or Not
The effectiveness of medical hair restoration alone with hair restoration medical options that are currently available such as finasteride or Rogaine has always been questioned. Medical hair restoration without the surgical option (hair transplant), might work for some people, but should not be recommended to all as a cure-all solution, as you may find in… Read More »
Saw Palmetto for Hair Loss
What is Saw Palmetto? Saw Palmetto is an extract of the fruit of Serenoa Repens. It is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols. It has been used in alternative medicine for a variety of indications, most notably benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Indications: Prostate treatment Saw Palmetto has also been used in treatment of benign prostatic… Read More »