BaldingBlog - Hair Loss Info

Thymuskin: Does the Thymus Gland Even Play a Role in Hair Growth?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:35:25 +0000

I have been using thymuskin a topical shampoo and dropper solution made in Germany by Klett-Loch gmb. The company claims it reduces or inhibits DHT in the scalp, acting as a coating/membrane around the follicules. It is also a synthetic thymus extract/peptide originally from a baby calf, cow but is now synthetic due to cattle health, the German company claims. They say it also acts by boosting the level of thymosin and or boosting the thymus gland which normally shrinks in size. … [visit site to read more]

Why Doesn’t Rogaine Make a Stronger Formula?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:32:47 +0000

I’ve been using Propecia along with Rogaine for about 4 months now. It’s slow going, but I’m definitely seeing tiny new hairs coming in, in certain areas. I recently came across a product from Perfect Hair Solutions which is a 10% minoxidil and 5% Azelaic Acid solution and decided to order a bottle. From what I hear, result come in more quickly. I’m just trying to figure out why Rogaine hasn’t put out any thing stronger than the 5% and if it would be a side effect issue or not … [visit site to read more]

Finding a Doctor to Prescribe Proscar for Hair Loss

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:31:49 +0000

I have a two part question. First, If a person is experiencing hair loss who would you advise them to go see first, a dermatologist or a hair specialist? My other question is about Proscar. I know that some dermatologists as well as other doctors prescribe Proscar to treat men with male pattern baldness even though it is only FDA approved for BPH. I am thinking about taking Proscar instead of Propecia due to the difference in cost and am just wondering if finding a dermatologist … [visit site to read more]

Common Blood Tests for Female Hair Loss

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:36:13 +0000

I have total head miniaturization and half my sideburns seem to have miniaturized. I was diagnosed with DUPA but I want to be sure that my miniaturization is not being caused by hormonal imbalances or malnutrition. I am going to get the yurine analysis 2 rule out malnutrition as a cause and I’ve already checked my iron and thyroid. Can you give me a list of hormones you think I should check and also could you recommend any doctors that are knowledgeable in this area in the new … [visit site to read more]

Could Chemicals Applied to the Hair PERFECTLY Still Cause Hair Loss?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:34:28 +0000

I don’t think my question about chemical relaxers causing baldness was answered, or perhaps I didn’t ask it right. If the professional never messes up the chemical relaxer on hair, can that cause baldness? I’m not talking about the occassions when they might mess up and burn our scalp, I’m referring to the chemical being applied perfectly to the hair.

I have heard many accounts that chemical hair relaxers have caused hair loss from the chemical stress/burn. Most … [visit site to read more]

Libido Problems — Should I take 0.5mg Finasteride Daily or 1mg Every Other Day?

William Rassman, MD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:35:50 +0000

Hello Doc,
I have been on finasteride 1mg for a year and now I have switched to 1/4 Proscar. It has been working fine but I suspect little decreased libido and thinking to take half dose. I am not sure that taking finasteride 0.5 mg every day is better or taking 1 mg every other day is better or they both have the same effect?

I am asking this based on the fact that finasteride remains in the blood for only 24 hours so it means that if I am taking it alternate days then I … [visit site to read more]

Difference in Terms for Hair Loss

William Rassman, MD — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:33:01 +0000

Hello Dr. Rassman, could you tell me what the difference between “thinning hair”, “Hair Loss”, “Miniaturization”, “Low and High Density”?

Also when people say poor nutrition, e.g. anorexia, zinc deficiency etc, causes thinned hair do they mean the shaft diameter of each hair decreases or hair falls out resulting in low density?

Thank You

“Thinning hair” … [visit site to read more]

Terminal Hairs at Hairline

William Rassman, MD — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:35:45 +0000

I read that all persons have peach fuzz and miniaturized hairs in the beginning of their hairlines, but my question is that if it is normal to see solitary terminal hairs 1 cm before the beginning of the hairline

Most hairlines are transition zones between the bare forehead and the thick hair of the scalp. Some people have a wider transition zone than others. Some people have solitary hairs in front of the transition zone, while others have a tight frontal … [visit site to read more]

Shampoo Eliminates Sebum, Allowing Follicles to Grow? (Video)

William Rassman, MD — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:32:27 +0000

What do you make of the video below. It claims excess sebum on the scalp can cause hair loss and that the tincture of herbals and scrubbing (and brushing?) help to allow the hair follicles underneath to grow. Is there any chance that this could work? I am under the impression that shampoo eliminates sebum. Off topic regarding shampoo, should we be shampooing our scalp and our hair or just our hair?

visit site to read more]

Blood Pressure Medication and Female Hair Loss?

William Rassman, MD — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:35:38 +0000

(female) I have been taking Hyzaar 50/12.5, a high blood pressure medication, for several years and I am experiencing balding in the top of my head and thinning around the edges; before taking this medication I had a full head of hair. Is there a high blood pressure medication that would possible not cause hair loss or thinning?

Hyzaar is known to cause hair loss in some people (”alopecia” is listed as a visit site to read more]